[PDF] australian aboriginal culture and beliefs

The complex set of spiritual values developed by Aboriginal people and that are part of the Dreamtime include 'self-control, self-reliance, courage, kinship and friendship, empathy, a holistic sense of oneness and interdependence, reverence for land and Country and a responsibility for others.
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  • What are the beliefs of Aboriginal Australians?

    Aboriginal spiritual beliefs are intimately associated with the land Aboriginal people live on. It is 'geosophical' (earth-centred) and not 'theosophical' (God-centred). The earth, their country, is "impregnated with the power of the Ancestor Spirits" which Aboriginal people draw upon.

  • What is traditional Australian Aboriginal culture?

    Australian Aboriginal culture includes a number of practices and ceremonies centered on a belief in the Dreamtime and other mythology. Reverence and respect for the land and oral traditions are emphasised. Over 300 languages and other groupings have developed a wide range of individual cultures.

  • Is Aboriginal culture Australian culture?

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are a critical part of our national identity. As Australians, we can all be proud to be the home of one of the oldest continuous civilisations on Earth, extending back over 65,000 years.
  • What Are the Key Aspects and Diversity of Aboriginal Culture? Aboriginal people have unique views of the world which differ from those of mainstream groups. Family, land, law, and language are four critical aspects of Aboriginal culture, and Aboriginal families are linked to land via kinship systems.
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