I was born, raised in Rockhampton, QLD and have very strong relationships within the whole of the Cental Queensland region. I am a proud mix of 3 different aboriginal tribes and they are Bidjara (on my Grandfathers side), Garingbal and Ghungalu (on my Grandmothers side).
Historical Facts
March 13, 2010The Aboriginal Flag:
“The Australian Aboriginal Flag was designed by artist, Harold Thomas (a Luritia/Wompei) man and was first flown at: Victoria Square in Adelaide, SA on National Aborigines Day, 12 July 1971. It became the official flag for the Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra after it was first flown there in 1972. Since then it has become the widely recognised symbol of the unity and identity of Aboriginal people.
In view of the flag’s wide acceptance and importance in Australian society, the Commonwealth took steps in 1994 to give the flag legal recognition. After a period of public consultation, the Aboriginal flag was proclaimed a “Flag of Australia” under section 5 of the Flags Act 1953 in July 1995.
The Federal Court recognised Harold Thomas as the author of the flag.
Colour Meanings:
Black: represents the Aboriginal people of Australia
Red: represents the red earth, the red ochre used in ceremonies and Aboriginal people’s spiritual relation to the land
Yellow disk: represents the Sun, the giver of life and protector
www.aboriginalart.com.au/culture/aboriginal_flag.html
Snippet from the Stolen Generation timeline:
“1897: The Aboriginal Protection and Restriction of the Sale of Opium Act (Qld) allows the 'Chief Protector' to remove local Aboriginal people onto and between reserves and hold children in dormitories. From 1939 until 1971 this power is held by the Director of Native Welfare; the Director is the legal guardian of all Aboriginal children, whether or not their parents are living, until 1965. The legislation is subsequently imitated by South Australia and the
Read more: www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/politics/stolen-generations-timeline.html#ixzz0gbz3IkOM
Aboriginal Education:
- 60% The percentage of Aboriginal children significantly behind non-Aboriginal children by the time they start Year One.
Read more: www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/education/index.html#ixzz0gc0qnnBd
- 3% The percentage of Aboriginal students who complete a university degree.
Read more: www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/education/index.html#ixzz0gc172bGu
- 36% The Percentage of people in remote communities have access to a library
Read more: www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/education/index.html#ixzz0gc1QzF2z
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