Positive representations:
For expressions of identity see quotes from: The Garma Festival: https://yyf.com.au/garma-festival/
Subsystems; Note the lexicology; the discourse features: and contextual factors; the purpose of the festival is the preservation of cultural and cultural expression.
“”The Garma Festival is Australia’s largest Indigenous gathering, a 4-day celebration of Yolngu life and culture held in remote northeast Arnhem Land.
Hosted by the Yothu Yindi Foundation, Garma showcases traditional miny’tji (art), manikay (song), bunggul (dance) and story-telling, and is an important meeting point for the clans and families of the region.
The Festival’s over-riding cultural mission is to provide a contemporary environment for the expression and presentation of traditional Yolngu knowledge systems and customs, and to share these practices in an authentic Yolngu setting.”
See identity and quotes from Naidoc Week 2024:
- Cultural varieties: Aboriginal English: 2024 ; First Nations people: and Naidoc Week
- See First Nations Peoples’ identity stories: Naidoc Awards .
See language revolving around “Truth-telling” and reconciliation
“The Uluru Statement from the Heart calls for “truth-telling about our history”, and now for the first time, the curriculum taught in Australian classrooms has a focus on ‘truth-telling’.
“Education is an important part of societal change, but what are the best ways to include truth-telling in the Australian curriculum? By Dr Mati Keynes, University of Melbourne
See Language relating to cultural expression AFL Indigenous Round
See borrowings from Indigenous languages; place names and cultural expression
Melbourne (Naarm)
The design was created by Mali Isabel, an Arabana and Kokatha artist living on Kaurna Country, whose family’s special connection to the Melbourne Football Club is at the core of this year’s jumper.
Mali’s intricate art, centred around a heart, tells the story of her younger brother and passionate Demons fan KC Melbourne Herriman-Place.
Bursting with pride for her brother and his resilience through this time, Mali was thrilled to be able to honour KC and his journey in Melbourne’s Indigenous guernsey for 2024.”
“Truth-telling: Victorian Government response to Yoorrook for Justice report
As Premier of Victoria, I am deeply moved by the stories and truths shared through the Yoorrook for Justice report.
“Our path forward will be guided by the experiences of First Peoples. The Yoorrook Justice Commission’s truth-telling process will help to inform how the Victorian Government moves toward Treaty.
It is a journey that we undertake with humility and determination, acknowledging that the road to achieve real change is long but essential. We are committed to working together to create a Victoria that is inclusive, just and reflective of our shared values.” Jacinta Allan
Victorians have listened, learned and had to confront hard truths, but from these hearings we can create a brighter shared future. As we come to terms with our past, we can also learn from and celebrate thousands of years of strong Aboriginal culture.
As Premier, I am honoured to be part of this significant moment in our history and am committed to this journey, ensuring that the experiences and truths of First Peoples, as outlined in the Report, are understood, as we work together for meaningful and lasting outcomes.
When Aboriginal Victorians thrive, all Victorians thrive.
These expressions must be negotiated and evaluated in the context of racist claims
See: Widespread racist language in the NT police force: racist and taboo topics and social values
three Northern Territory land councils said the result of the referendum could not be separated from a “deep-seated racism”.
Context: Voice referendum outcome: “It is fair to say that not everyone who voted No is racist but also fair to say that all racists voted No,” said the Northern Land Council, Tiwi Land Council and Anindilyakwa Land Council…. “The vitriol and hatred that were part of the campaign existed prior to, but were given licence through the process.”
