Table of Contents
- 1 What is the Aboriginal word for friend?
- 2 What is the respectful term for Aboriginal people?
- 3 What does Marnong mean?
- 4 What is the difference between Whadjuk and noongar?
- 5 How do you respect Aboriginal culture while communicating?
- 6 What does Kira mean in Aboriginal?
- 7 What does Yokai mean in Aboriginal?
- 8 Are there any words that are offensive to Aboriginal people?
- 9 What are the different ways to say hello to Aboriginal people?
- 10 Where did the first Aboriginal words come from?
What is the Aboriginal word for friend?
Bunji
Bunji: Means friend/mate. Cooee: Is actually a widely used Aboriginal word that is often unknowingly used by non Indigenous people.
What is the respectful term for Aboriginal people?
Pluralised reference terms such as ‘First Peoples’ or ‘First Nations’ are also acceptable language, and respectfully encompass the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and identities.
What does boori mean in Aboriginal?
‘Buray’ means baby/child in the Dhurga language and is pronounced boori. For the purposes of this book we will use the word boori for baby and child as this spelling is more commonly understood and accepted by the coastal Aboriginal communities.
What does Marnong mean?
joined hands
Toorong Marnong means ‘joined hands’ in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri people on whose land most Victorian universities are located. The nine Universities in Victoria sit on land where Aboriginal nations have practised and celebrated learning for tens of thousands of years.
What is the difference between Whadjuk and noongar?
Whadjuk, alternatively Witjari, are a Noongar (Aboriginal Australian) people of the Western Australian region of the Perth bioregion of the Swan Coastal Plain.
Is ATSI acceptable?
The acronym ‘ATSI’ should be avoided as it is offensive to some Indigenous peoples; the ABS has received a written request from the Chief Executive Officer of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) not to use this term. See Measurement Issues for detailed guidelines on terminology. 7.
How do you respect Aboriginal culture while communicating?
In Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, extended periods of silence during conversations are considered the ‘norm’ and are valued. Silent pauses are used to listen, show respect or consensus. The positive use of silence should not be misinterpreted as lack of understanding, agreement or urgent concerns.
What does Kira mean in Aboriginal?
Keira. Keira is a Dharawal word from the Illawarra region of NSW that means large lagoon or high mountain. This name is also common among people of Celtic descent where the name means dark or dark haired.
What does Dugai mean?
‘ Since the child she is looking at is Aboriginal we can assume that dugai means ‘white’. The next page offers jalum in a context that makes it obvious that it means ‘fish’.
What does Yokai mean in Aboriginal?
a shout of victory
The name ‘Yokayi’ (pronounced: yok-eye), a Noongar phrase meaning ‘a shout of victory’, highlights the importance of culture and community, both of which are core aspects of the program.
Are there any words that are offensive to Aboriginal people?
Assimilationist terms such as ‘full-blood,’ ‘half-caste’ and ‘quarter-caste’ are extremely offensive and should never be used when referring to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is important to recognise that, in some parts of the country, the term ‘Indigenous’ can be considered offensive.
How to show respect to the Aboriginal people?
You can show your respect if you Learn about Aboriginal culture, for example by reading texts written by Aboriginal authors. Resist the urge to propose solutions for Aboriginal issues, but rather listen deeply. Ask questions during workshops or cultural events you visit. Avoid stereotypes. Consult, consult, consult.
What are the different ways to say hello to Aboriginal people?
Here are 3 different ways to say hello in various Aboriginal languages. Kaya/Palya/Yaama: Kaya means hello in the Noongar language. Palya is a Pintupi language word used as a greeting much in the same way that two friends would say hello in English while Yaama is a Gamilaraay language word for hello used in Northern NSW.
Where did the first Aboriginal words come from?
Dixon, et al in their publication Australian Aboriginal Words in English identify that the majority of Aboriginal loanwords come from the Sydney Region, particularly Dharug. Given this was the first point of contact with Aboriginal people, it naturally follows that Sydney languages were the first documented in colonial accounts.