Table of Contents
- 1 What is Aboriginal communication?
- 2 How will you communicate and show respect for the Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people assisting in the evaluation process?
- 3 What is Aboriginal English provide some examples?
- 4 What are the guidelines for visiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities?
- 5 How to make contact with the Aboriginal community?
- 6 Why is it important to communicate with indigenous people?
What is Aboriginal communication?
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. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, avoidance of eye contact is customarily a gesture of respect.
How did the Indigenous communicate?
The way Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples read body language and protocols varies across communities. Always observe others when communicating and rely on local knowledge—particularly regarding eye contact, general body contact such as shaking hands and personal space.
How will you communicate and show respect for the Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people assisting in the evaluation process?
General considerations when communicating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander audiences include:
- Use clear language – ensure jargon, acronyms or technical terms are minimised and fully explained.
- Be aware that words might have different meanings in different communities.
How do I find my Aboriginal history?
do a web search for ‘Aboriginal’ and the place name. do a search for land councils and other Indigenous organisations in your area on the website of the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations. search for local Aboriginal Health Services on the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet.
What is Aboriginal English provide some examples?
| Aboriginal English | standard Australian English |
|---|---|
| grow [a child] up | raise [a child] |
| growl | scold |
| gammon | pretending, kidding, joking |
| cheeky | mischievous, aggressive, dangerous |
How did aboriginals use fire to communicate?
Aboriginal landscape fire changed the face of Australia. Fire is used for cooking and for warmth. Fire was used, and in some regions still used, to communicate. For example, the use of fire to signal when when entering someone else’s country, to call for a guide to navigate an unfamiliar place, or signal for help.
What are the guidelines for visiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities?
Travel into some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities require a permit, similar to visiting a National Park. In addition to regulating access, the permit system also provides guidance for visitors, ensuring their activities respect property, privacy, cultural beliefs and practices.
Is there a DNA test for Aboriginality?
This means Aboriginal ancestors can only be reliably detected through direct maternal or paternal lines (using mitochondrial and Y-chromosome tests). The only two companies to offer “Aboriginality tests” – DNA Tribes and GTDNA – rely on short tandem repeat (STR) genetic testing.
How to make contact with the Aboriginal community?
Make contacts with your local Aboriginal community If you do not have any contacts or direct links with your local Aboriginal community, a good starting point is to contact either the Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) or Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG). For further information go to: www.alc.org.au or www.nswaecg.com.au
How to communicate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
Considerations when communicating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples in remote communities include: Use audio or verbal communication wherever possible Where possible use local stories and local voices to deliver information.
Why is it important to communicate with indigenous people?
Indigenous languages are oral languages, so while the use of interpreters to deliver audio and video content for remote Indigenous audiences is important, there is little point in translating other lengthy written materials into an Indigenous language.
What’s the best way to study the history of communication?
List the five forms of communication. Distinguish among the five forms of communication. Review the various career options for students who study communication. Before we dive into the history of communication, it is important that we have a shared understanding of what we mean by the word communication.