should not be used. This term came into popular usage in Canadian contexts after 1982, when Section 35 of the Canadian Constitution defined the term as such. Local Indigenous Australian people can clarify appropriate use … The term “Aboriginal” refers to the first inhabitants of Canada, and includes First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Blackfella (also blackfellah, blackfulla, black fella, or black fellah) is an informal term used in Australian English by Indigenous Australians, in particular Aboriginal Australians, to refer to themselves.It should be used with great care by white people, as it may be considered offensive by some. November 2008 : Page 2 of 2 • When discussing or describing Indigenous Australian cultures or lifestyles terms such as primitive, nomadic, walkabout, wandering, uncivilised etc. It is Similarly, as a stand-alone term, ‘Aboriginal’ is not inclusive of Torres Strait Islander peoples, and reference to both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be spelt out where the intention is to refer to all First Peoples of Australia. Strait Islander people or Indigenous Australians. Example Flinders University.
Appropriate terminology acknowledges and respects the humanity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Guide clarifies appropriate language use for the history, society, naming, culture and classifications of Indigenous Australian and Torres Strait Islander people/s.
There’s no rulebook when it comes to using appropriate terminology regarding Indigenous Australians.
RQI RESOURCE SHEET Appropriate terminology use in Reconciliation Groups Moving beyond the divide. Please note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices or names of deceased persons in photographs, film, audio recordings or printed material. Appropriate Terminology, Indigenous Australian Peoples Posted on May 23, 2017 by miyeo Overview: All staff and students of the University rely heavily on language to exchange information and to communicate ideas.
Terms not to be used Note style guide: all words in this term must start with a capital letter.
Appropriate Terminology, Indigenous Australian Peoples.
Join the journey. Aboriginal Peoples. Abbreviation is not appropriate. Non-Indigenous people: Is used when referring to people who are not Indigenous to Australia, i.e. are not Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Abbreviation is not appropriate. It is estimated that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 2.5% of the Australian resident population.