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💁🏾♀️What is considered respectful when referring to Indigenous peoples? It's important to remember that terms like Australia and Aboriginal are colonial, not Indigenous. 🗣️In other words, they are names that have been given by colonisers and not the names that First Nations people have traditionally used to refer to themselves. ❤️Generally, Indigenous people prefer to use their own names, like Bardi, Gadigal or Bundjalung, and to speak their own language but it is accepted that Australia is now an English-speaking country and so, if colonial terms must be used, most prefer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Indigenous Australians, First Peoples, First Nations or First Australians. 📍Note the use of capital letters and remember, not all Indigenous people feel the same way or have the same preferences. 👂🏾Listen to the language used by the people you are with and, if you are ever unsure, just ask! #AskAunty #CulturalProtocols #CulturalAwareness #DiversityEquityInclusion #PracticalReconciliation

On this National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, FroggaBio reflects on the importance of acknowledging the history and legacy of Indigenous peoples in Canada. We stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities, honoring their stories and supporting the ongoing journey towards healing and reconciliation. As we continue to serve the scientific community, we are committed to learning, listening, and fostering meaningful change. 🧡🪶📖 #TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters #FroggaBioCares #OrangeShirtDay #IndigenousHistory #ReconciliationMatters #HonorIndigenousVoices #IndigenousRights #IndigenousPeoplesDay #TRC #TruthAndReconciliationDay #SupportIndigenousCommunities #IndigenousHealing #IndigenousEducation #EveryChildCounts #WeRemember #HealingTogether #ReflectAndHonor #IndigenousCulture #IndigenousKnowledge #SupportReconciliation #StandWithIndigenous #ReconciliationInAction #LearnFromThePast #CulturalAwareness #BuildingBridges #IndigenousSupport #EndRacism #TogetherForChange #FroggaBio

A helpful summary when referring to First Nations peoples and cultures. Go to the source and respect individual preferences.

A helpful perspective when considering how to be respectful to Indigenous peoples of Australia and the Torres Strait Islands.

Today, I want to wear my social scientist and rural development expert hat. Sharing a different perspective of history around famous founders of nations: When we think of historical figures like Christopher Columbus, James Cook, David Livingstone, or Jan van Riebeeck, we often celebrate their "discoveries" and founding of nations. But let's pause and acknowledge a different narrative—one that recognizes the indigenous peoples who were already inhabiting these lands long before the arrival of explorers or settlers. For instance, when Captain Cook landed in Australia in 1770, indigenous Australians had been thriving on the continent for over 65,000 years, developing intricate cultures, languages, and social systems. Similarly, Livingstone's exploration of what is now Malawi in the 19th century overlooked the presence of various indigenous ethnic groups who had long called the region home. These groups had established sophisticated societies with complex political structures, economies, and belief systems. In South Africa, the arrival of Jan van Riebeeck in 1652 is often depicted as the founding moment. Yet, the land was already home to numerous indigenous groups, including the Khoikhoi and San peoples, who had lived there for thousands of years, with their own rich cultures and ways of life. This broader perspective challenges the Eurocentric view of history and emphasizes the need to prioritize indigenous perspectives in our understanding of the past. As we reflect on history, let's strive for a more inclusive narrative that honors the sovereignty and rights of indigenous peoples, and acknowledges their enduring legacies in shaping the world we live in today. #History #Colonization #IndigenousRights #SocialScience #RuralDevelopment

🤷🏾♀️What is considered respectful when referring to Indigenous peoples? It's important to remember that terms like Australia and Aboriginal are colonial, not Indigenous. 🗣️In other words, they are names that have been given by colonisers and not the names that First Nations people have traditionally used to refer to themselves. 🇬🇧Generally, Indigenous people prefer to use their own names, like Bardi, Gadigal or Bundjalung, and to speak their own language but it is accepted that Australia is now an English-speaking country and so, if colonial terms must be used, most prefer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Indigenous Australians, First Peoples, First Nations or First Australians. 📍Note the use of capital letters and remember, not all Indigenous people feel the same way or have the same preferences. 👂🏾Listen to the language used by the people you are with and, if you are ever unsure, just ask! #AskAunty #CulturalProtocols #CulturalAwareness #DiversityEquityInclusion #PracticalReconciliation

Happy 2nd Anniversary to NIES! 🎉 NIES (National Indigenous Economic Strategy) is designed to drive positive change, address long-standing inequities, and achieve inclusive growth for and with Indigenous communities. This Strategy presents pathways for Canada to be a global leader in upholding Indigenous rights. Its implementation requires the purposeful engagement of governments, corporate Canada, institutions, and all Canadians. Learn more about the National Indigenous Economic Strategy: https://niestrategy.ca/ #IndigenousProsperity #NACCA

Every year on August 9th, the United Nations observes the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀. Indigenous peoples represent a significant portion of the global population, with distinct cultures, languages, and traditions. They reside in remote forests rich in natural resources in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Peru and Venezuela. International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2024 is focusing on ‘Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact’. 🔹 🔸🔹 🔸 🔹 🔸 🔹 🔸 🔹 🔸 🔹 🔸 🔹 🔸 🔹 🔸 Some definitions: Groups of people who are in 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 have chosen to live outside of mainstream society and have minimal or no contact with the outside world. 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 refers to the first interaction between Indigenous people in voluntary isolation and the outside world. 🔹 🔸🔹 🔸 🔹 🔸 🔹 🔸 🔹 🔸 🔹 🔸 🔹 🔸 🔹 🔸 It's important to note that initial contact is often initiated by outsiders, such as loggers, miners, or missionaries, rather than by the Indigenous people themselves. This can disrupt their way of life, introduce diseases, and erode their cultural identity. This day is a call to action for governments, international organisations, and individuals to address the challenges faced by Indigenous communities, including issues like land rights and economic development. #Indigenous #IndigenousPeoples #Resources

The word "Indigenous" leads to so much confusion, sometimes even for members of the three distinct groups that Canada has chosen to lump together. Let's talk about it! https://lnkd.in/gqjGE6WU #Anishinaabe #ojibwe #ojibwe #indigenousreconciliation #indigenousCanada #indigenouspeopleofCanada #indigenoustruthandreconciliation #Canadianreconciliation #indigenouscultureCanada #Indigenousculture #indigenousworldviews #indigenousworldviewvswesternworldview #Reconciliation #recruitment #retention #HR #healing #history #CanadianHistory #allyship #Canadian #Anishinaabe #IndigenousPeoples #Indigenousrecruitment #Indigenousretention #Indigenousengagement #unpacking #decolonizing #decolonization #assimilation #icreatesafespace #indigenousCanada #change #growth #Indigenoussuccess #Indigenousempowerment #recruitment #retention #allyship #ReconcilliationWorksCanada #Indigenous #Canada

#CulturalSurvival's Keepers of the Earth Fund (#KOEF) is proud to announce our 2024 partnerships with Indigenous communities and organizations worldwide. The projects presented here are related to the transmission of Indigenous cultures, which are severely threatened by globalization. These projects include programs to strengthen Indigenous languages and schools that promote Indigenous knowledge, art, traditions, political organization, and ways of life, to defend and revitalize Indigenous knowledge systems. #IndigenousRights #IndigenousSelfDetermination https://lnkd.in/eistv83P