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Issues
A range of issues
Materials supporting the teaching of Aboriginal studies often refer to two types of issues sensitive issues and contemporary issues
Sensitive issues
There are a number of popular misconceptions about Aboriginal culture commonly held by non-Aboriginal people. Some of these are matters that cause offense, often serious offense, to Aboriginal people. Many of these regard particular words that are insulting or demeaning of many people - some of them are in common use.
At the same time, the huge diversity of Aboriginal people and cultures means that some things that are important to one group may not be so important to others. Click here to learn more.
Contemporary issues
There are a large range of issues regarding Aboriginal people and their lives today. These include genocide, racism, land rights, discrimination, education, self-esteem.
Many people insist that the best way to learn about Aboriginal people today is to begin with major contemporary issues. Dealing with such issues successfully often demands significant skill and understanding. Click here to learn more
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