What does the QSA say about Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders?
As part of its commitment, the QSA affirms that: ? Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people are the Indigenous peoples of Australia. ? Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people speak diverse languages and dialects, other than English.
What are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems are among thousands of indigenous knowledge systems in the world. These share common characteristics and are protected under international law in the Convention on Biological Diversity at Article 8 (j). UNESCO provides a useful description of indigenous knowledge systems.
Where did the Nyungar aboriginal people live?
Nyungar (Noonygar) – Aboriginal people from the southwest corner of Western Australia, from Geraldton on the west coast to Esperance on the south coast. Traditionally, they inhabited the region from Jurien Bay to the southern coast of Western Australia and east to what is now Ravensthorpe and Southern Cross.
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