Thread: MUNGO MAN...SHOULD WE GIVING THIS MORE PRIORITY?

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

I notice there is a joint parliamentary proposal to establish a national resting place in Canberra for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander remains 'as a place of commemoration, healing and reflection' so maybe Mungo Man and Woman could go there.

Its often inappropriate to live, let alone be buried, in someone else’s country.

Canberra is Ngunnawal country, with many neighbouring nations. It is a long way from Paakantji, Mutthi Mutthi and Ngiyaampaa country (Mungo).

The parties of the joint parliament need to begin by pre-selecting more Aboriginal people.

This is not political, it’s a cultural imperative.

‘Healing and reflection’ should begin with the basic fact that Aboriginal people’s identities are inseparable from their country / nation. As such it’s no simple matter to relocate to another country for the convenience of the Australian Parliament, which doesn’t fully recognise all Aboriginal nations anyway.

Originally Posted by Zeros

Well to keep it really simple, it’s where the term First Nations comes from.

Yes, the concept of a nation, like all other English language words / concepts, is inadequate to articulate the world view of nations with 250+ distinct languages.

We all have a lot to learn.

Have a good sleep Bob and we can continue discussing in the morning

I think you will find " first Nations " is an American term, for native Americans. Given to them by Europeans, with the euro. mindset. I found this site, which gives some insight to the indigenous culture.

Aboriginal Culture

The longest continuing religion in the World, and I like the description of Aboriginal culture as advanced, and western civilisation as developing.

Aboriginal Culture

Aboriginal Culture

Now, I know this is not directly related to Mungo man, but if we are going to put him up as representing Aboriginal culture, we must first have a basic understanding of that culture.

Aboriginal Culture

Definition of " skin " groups, and clan culture.

Aboriginal Culture - Bags, Baskets, and Containers

I think the " mother-in-law " rule would be popular in our culture.

Aboriginal Culture - Bags, Baskets, and Containers

Whoever said they were simple savages ,back in the day, was just showing their ignorance.

Aboriginal Culture - Bags, Baskets, and Containers