Brochure Produced by Aboriginal Tourism Australia
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Australias Indigenous population includes Aboriginal Expressions of Indigenous identity are not only to be * Visitor permits are required to enter some * Take your cues from Indigenous people, allow them A SHORT GUIDE and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Aboriginal found in the hunter-gatherer lifestyles of the past. Aboriginal owned land, predominately those in to set the pace, let your presence be noticed before belief system stems from a period widely referred to They are also to be found in contemporary evolving northern and central Australia and some parts of engaging in conversation. FOR VISITORS as the Dreamtime. forms in the day-to-day lives of modern Indigenous South Australia and Western Australia. Australians as they participate in all aspects of * Be aware that access to Dreaming stories, ritual and TO REMOTE The Dreamtime is the past, present and future, it Australian society. * Permits are issued through Land Councils who act cultural practices may be restricted to specific INDIGENOUS reaches back to the deeds of creative ancestors, on behalf of traditional owners. individuals or groups. Asking people about such things whose actions at various places filled the earth with Preparation may cause offence. COMMUNITIES the life forms we see today. They created languages * The permit system is designed to help protect the and ceremonies, taught Aboriginal peoples the proper Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have privacy of Aboriginal communities, preserve * It is customary that images of recently deceased way to live with kin and attributed ongoing established peak bodies and community Aboriginal culture, safeguard the natural environment people are not displayed and that the name of the Australias Indigenous peoples custodianship of the land to local groups sometimes representative organisations to advocate and manage and promote visitor safety. Intending visitors should deceased person is not spoken. called tribes or nations. They also left rich traditions community affairs for Indigenous people and submit applications for permits to the relevant Land are proud of their unique of ritual, dance, music, art and stories which continue communities. These are good places to start when Council well in advance. * Be aware that many Indigenous people in remote to inform contemporary Indigenous expression in the looking for information about Indigenous communities speak English as a second language and heritage and living cultures. visual and performing arts. communities. * Be aware that in many Indigenous communities the may not read or write English. This guide may help you to learn consumption or possession of alcohol is banned. This Torres Strait Islanders are indigenous to some of the * Visit the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rule is enforced and must be observed. * Be aware that the concept of time is different. In about the meanings which 100 islands in the Torres Strait, between the northern Commission (ATSIC) website on www.atsic.gov.au traditional society Indigenous peoples concept of time tip of Cape York in Queensland and Papua New Communication is not linear and time constraints are traditionally they attribute to the Australian Guinea. The beliefs and custodial ties to the land and * Contact relevant bodies such as the Australian perceived differently. landscape and to respect their seas of Torres Strait Islanders are also based in myths Tourist Commission, state and territory tourism Complex kinship structures exist in traditional and legends of ancient, heroic figures, such as those offices and local shires. Aboriginal society. People belong to extended family Privacy practices, beliefs and values. relating to the Stars of Tangai, and live on, in what is clan groups which gives them responsibilities in today referred to as Ailan Kastom. * For information on Indigenous tourism operations, addition to those of the nuclear family. Communities Visitors are asked to respect the privacy of the people Hopefully, it will enrich your visit the Aboriginal Tourism Australia website on operate as a group rather than being individually living in the communities they travel through. Be While there is a common theme in creation beliefs, www.ataust.org.au oriented. In many areas there are customary ways of conscious of Indigenous peoples wishes about their experience of Indigenous dreamings and lifestyles, skin colours and cultural treating certain matters, for example some cultural land. Australia. practices vary enormously across Australia whether * Many Indigenous community organisations operate lifestyles dont allow men and women to mix freely. Indigenous peoples live in remote Indigenous Cultural Centres which are open to the public, for the * Always ask before photographing a person, group or controlled communities or in urban settings. Around names of local community organisations contact * Be aware that Indigenous people communicate residence or culturally significant places, practices, 300 Indigenous languages and over 700 dialects have ATSIC state offices. differently to non-Indigenous people. Their verbal and images and ceremonies - and other apparently less been recorded, although some may no longer be body language may have different patterns. Greetings significant subjects. Offer to return copies of spoken. Indigenous Australians have also experienced * Always check for and respect local customs. On such as hello and goodbye may not be used. You photographs, if requested. colonisation at different times and in different ways, arrival seek local information and protocols from need to be prepared to wait until people want to giving rise to a range of influences which has shaped Indigenous community organisations. speak to you. Understand that such behaviour is * In some communities there may be areas you will be their lives. culturally influenced and is not intended to be asked to avoid. Please observe community requests impolite. to avoid those areas. Australias Indigenous population includes Aboriginal Expressions of Indigenous identity are not only to be * Visitor permits are required to enter some * Take your cues from Indigenous people, allow them A SHORT GUIDE and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Aboriginal found in the hunter-gatherer lifestyles of the past. Aboriginal owned land, predominately those in to set the pace, let your presence be noticed before belief system stems from a period widely referred to They are also to be found in contemporary evolving northern and central Australia and some parts of engaging in conversation. FOR VISITORS as the Dreamtime. forms in the day-to-day lives of modern Indigenous South Australia and Western Australia. Australians as they participate in all aspects of * Be aware that access to Dreaming stories, ritual and TO REMOTE The Dreamtime is the past, present and future, it Australian society. * Permits are issued through Land Councils who act cultural practices may be restricted to specific INDIGENOUS reaches back to the deeds of creative ancestors, on behalf of traditional owners. individuals or groups. Asking people about such things whose actions at various places filled the earth with Preparation may cause offence. COMMUNITIES the life forms we see today. They created languages * The permit system is designed to help protect the and ceremonies, taught Aboriginal peoples the proper Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have privacy of Aboriginal communities, preserve * It is customary that images of recently deceased way to live with kin and attributed ongoing established peak bodies and community Aboriginal culture, safeguard the natural environment people are not displayed and that the name of the Australias Indigenous peoples custodianship of the land to local groups sometimes representative organisations to advocate and manage and promote visitor safety. Intending visitors should deceased person is not spoken. called tribes or nations. They also left rich traditions community affairs for Indigenous people and submit applications for permits to the relevant Land are proud of their unique of ritual, dance, music, art and stories which continue communities. These are good places to start when Council well in advance. * Be aware that many Indigenous people in remote to inform contemporary Indigenous expression in the looking for information about Indigenous communities speak English as a second language and heritage and living cultures. visual and performing arts. communities. * Be aware that in many Indigenous communities the may not read or write English. This guide may help you to learn consumption or possession of alcohol is banned. This Torres Strait Islanders are indigenous to some of the * Visit the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rule is enforced and must be observed. * Be aware that the concept of time is different. In about the meanings which 100 islands in the Torres Strait, between the northern Commission (ATSIC) website on www.atsic.gov.au traditional society Indigenous peoples concept of time tip of Cape York in Queensland and Papua New Communication is not linear and time constraints are traditionally they attribute to the Australian Guinea. The beliefs and custodial ties to the land and * Contact relevant bodies such as the Australian perceived differently. landscape and to respect their seas of Torres Strait Islanders are also based in myths Tourist Commission, state and territory tourism Complex kinship structures exist in traditional and legends of ancient, heroic figures, such as those offices