Indigenous, Aboriginal, Aborigine,....What's the appropriate term?
src: https://www.commonground.org.au/learn/aboriginal-or-indigenous Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Indigenous, Aboriginal, Aborigine, Blackfella, First Nations or First Australians. What's the appropriate term? These terms have come to take on different meanings to different people, wrapped in the history and politics of the time. But what’s the appropriate term? There's not a unanimous view, but some are considered more appropriate to use than others. It's helpful to understand why that's the case. Here, we will unpack the terminology and provide some guidance – but ultimately it's important to be respectful of the preferences of individuals, families, or communities, and allow them to define what they are most comfortable with. 'Aboriginal' and 'Torres Strait Islander' peoples Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups prefer to be known by these titles over any others. 'Aboriginal' and 'Torres Strait Islander...