Who Are Australia's Aboriginal People?
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Australia’s aboriginal people have faced extreme historical persecution. So much so, that in 1998 Australia implemented an annual, “National Sorry Day.” This holiday serves as a form of recompense, and it raises awareness of indigenous populations. So who are Australia’s aboriginal people? Well, Australia is home to many different indigenous populations. They include the Wiradjuri in New South Wales, and the Noongar in Western Australia. Aboriginal populations are often grouped together and referred to as “Aborigines”, however some consider the term pejorative. Instead, legally, the native populations of Australia are referred to as “Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders”. Some also prefer regional terms, like “Koori” in New South Wales, or “Murri” in Queensland....
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Australia’s aboriginal people have faced extreme historical persecution. So much so, that in 1998 Australia implemented an annual, “National Sorry Day.” This holiday serves as a form of recompense, and it raises awareness of indigenous populations. So who are Australia’s aboriginal people? Well, Australia is home to many different indigenous populations. They include the Wiradjuri in New South Wales, and the Noongar in Western Australia. Aboriginal populations are often grouped together and referred to as “Aborigines”, however some consider the term pejorative. Instead, legally, the native populations of Australia are referred to as “Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders”. Some also prefer regional terms, like “Koori” in New South Wales, or “Murri” in Queensland....
