by:marlo morgan. the aboriginal people there are over 300,000 aboriginal people in australia. most...
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UNDERBy:Marlo Morgan
The Aboriginal People
• There are over 300,000 aboriginal people in Australia.• Most aboriginal people don’t call themselves aboriginal they
prefer terms such as these koori( South East Australia),nyungar(South West),Nanga(South Australia),Wonghi(Western desert),Yolngu(Arnhem land),Murri( South Queensland), and Yamadji
• (Pilbara region of Western Australia).• All these words generally mean people.
Population of Aboriginal people
Australia Canada
Cuisine Grub worms, beetles, and antsEels and fishWater fowl, scrub fowl, Cassowary, and jabiru Goanna is a delicacy ( it is a Yellow lizard.)Aboriginal people didn’t usually Eat food with a face up until theBritish kicked them out of their land.
They were forced to eat animals with faces.
ReligionThey believe in oneness which is everything
fitting together in harmony. Everything was put here for a reason.
Circumcision is traditionally done to boys. The Aboriginal people believe in re-carnation.Typically believe in a tangible object such as
a landform rather than a god.There is no one deity for their religion. Each
tribe has a different, or similar, deity responsible for rain, lightning, or healing etc.
Aboriginal medicinesWild herbs, animal products, steam baths, clay
pits, charcoal and mud, massages, string amulets, and secret chants.
This maroon bush is used to treat cancer, heart disease, urinary problems, and intestine troubles. It is also used for general illnesses.
This medicine circle in the middle of the field teaches aboriginal people that all life moves in a circle without end. That human capacity is infinite.
The didgeridoo The didgeridoo is originated in Arnhemland,
Australia. It is traditionally played by a man to accompany a rhythmic song for traditional dances and social dances. It is made of bamboo or most commonly used is hollowed gum trees. The sound comes from pursed
Tones, vocalization, oral manipulation, And circular breathing techniques.
Symbols
Australian Slang
• Ear bash: nonstop chatter• Arvos: afternoon• Ring, tingle: phone someone• Shark biscuits: new surfers• Buckley’s chance: no way• Dag: funny person or nerd• Knock: to criticise • Tucker: food• Good oil: good idea• G’arn: You’re kidding
Barbie: barbecue
Ice block: popsicle
Mozzie:
mosquito
Oldies:
parents
Shark biscuit: new surfer
BY: KAITY O’HARA SEC. 10/11