Tag: Indigenous
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Autopsy Fails to Determine Cause of Aboriginal Mother’s NT Death
Family and Community Await Answers After NT Watch House Death An autopsy has been unable to determine the cause of death of a 44-year-old Aboriginal woman who died in a Northern Territory police watch house, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding her final moments in custody. The result comes more than a week after she…
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Brendan Doggett: Fifth Indigenous Australia Test Cricketer
Brendan Doggett makes a historic call-up In a milestone moment for Australian cricket, young fast bowler Brendan Doggett was named in a Test squad, becoming the fifth Indigenous player to represent Australia in Test cricket. The news arrived not long after his first-class debut and signaled a new chapter in the ongoing story of Indigenous…
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Pope Returns Indigenous Artifacts to Canada: Vatican Restores 62 Cultural Treasures
Background: Reconciliation and Restitution In a landmark gesture, the Vatican announced the return of 62 Indigenous artifacts to Indigenous communities in Canada. The move is framed as part of the Catholic Church's broader reckoning with its historical role in suppressing Indigenous cultures across the Americas. The collection, which spans religious and cultural objects, has long…
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Vatican Returns 62 Artifacts to Indigenous Peoples of Canada in Reconciliation Move
Overview: A Step Toward Reconciliation The Vatican announced on Saturday that it would return 62 Indigenous artifacts to communities in Canada as part of a broader reckoning over the Catholic Church’s historical role in suppressing Indigenous cultures in the Americas. The gesture, described by church officials as a service to healing and justice, comes as…
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NSW’s Deadly Trend: Indigenous Deaths in Custody Reach Disturbing High
Record Indigenous Deaths in Custody Spark Alarm Across NSW The NSW State Coroner has disclosed a troubling milestone: 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have died in custody in New South Wales so far this year, the highest single-year total on record. Coroner Teresa O’Sullivan underscored that these figures are more than numbers; they…
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Two Spirit: What 2S Means in Indigenous Cultures
What Two Spirit Means Two Spirit, often shortened to 2S, is a term used by many Indigenous peoples in North America to describe gender diversity and spiritual identities that go beyond Western labels. It originated in a context where communities recognized that gender and sexuality were not limited to the binary categories of male and…
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Supporting Indigenous Child Development: Cultural Relevance in Interventions
Introduction The development of children in Indigenous communities is a crucial area of focus, especially when considering the effectiveness and cultural relevance of various interventions. A recent rapid review highlighted nine studies evaluating six key interventions aimed at supporting the child and their family within local environments such as childcare services and schools. Cultural Relevance…
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Culturally Relevant Interventions for Indigenous Child Development
Introduction The development of children in Indigenous contexts is profoundly influenced by cultural relevance in interventions. In this article, we explore the findings from a review of nine studies assessing six interventions designed to support Indigenous children and their families. These interventions primarily focus on proximal living environments such as daycare services and schools, addressing…