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Indigenous Perspectives on Difference

Journal of Literary & Cultural Disability Studies, 2017
The article argues for the inclusion of Indigenous voices in disability dialogues. The application of UN documents and actions in Indigenous communities justifies Indigenous perspectives as informing partners in disability dialogues. The article establishes a foundation for inclusion followed by a brief discussion of some global Indigenous concepts ...
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Indigenous perspectives on biodiversity

2013
(Uploaded by Plazi for the IPBES Invasive Alien Species Assessment) No abstract provided.
Walsh, Fiona, Christophersen, Peter, Mcgregor, Sandra, Morton, Steve, Sheppart, Andy, Lonsdale, W.M   +5 more
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An Indigenous Perspective of the Australasian Marketing Academy

Australasian Marketing Journal, 2021
This paper is a provocation, and its purpose is to give voice and visibility to Aboriginal and Torres Strait peoples in the Australasian marketing academy. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the First Australians and, like other marginalised groups, are largely invisible in marketing’s discourse.
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Leadership as a Personal Journey: An Indigenous Perspective

Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 2015
Indigenous Australians have higher levels of mental illness, self-harm, suicide and substance abuse than non-Indigenous Australians, as well as more frequent contact with the criminal justice system. These indices point to the need for strong leadership to support Close the Gap programmes that have now been implemented across Australia.
Doyle, Kerrie E. (Aunty) (R19631), Hungerford, Catherine L.   +1 more
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Indigenous perspectives in assessment

The importance of embedding Australian Indigenous perspectives in the classroom is outlined in educational policy, including the national curriculum and the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. While many non-Indigenous teachers would like to embed Indigenous knowledges, understanding the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ...
Danielle Armour, Antoinette Cole, Amy Thomson, Daniel Kiwa McKinnon, Ren Perkins, Marnee Shay   +5 more
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Historical perspectives on indigenous health in Australia

Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2000
In spite of much effort over the past 25 years, the life expectancy of the indigenous people remains nearly 20 years behind the non‐Aboriginal white population of Australia. These figures compare unfavourably with the improved life expectancy over the past 25 years of other indigenous peoples, such as the New Zealand Maori and the American Indian ...
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Indigenous trauma: A New Zealand perspective

Injury, 2008
The study of indigenous health is an emerging specialty and differs from other health disciplines in that the traditions and beliefs of indigenous people must be considered in developing health policy. New Zealand Maori and Australian Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders face similar health issues but have followed a different historical path.
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Indigenous Peoples and Environmental Degradation: An Indigenous Perspective

2011
This work investigates the relationship between Amerindian-induced environmental degradation and the longstanding legacy of colonialism. Instances of environmental mismanagement should not be seen as taking place in a vacuum but rather, these events should be viewed in their historical and socio-economic contexts.
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PANCREATITIS IN REMOTE AUSTRALIA: AN INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVE

Australian Journal of Rural Health, 2001
ABSTRACT:In Australia, pancreatitis has been associated with gallstones in approximately 35% of cases and alcohol in approximately 25% of cases. The present study was performed to analyse the aetiology of pancreatitis in patients admitted to a remote Australian hospital that has a population base comprising both indigenous and non‐indigenous people.
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Indigenous Perspectives on Workplace Inclusion in Australia

Abstract This chapter presents a critical rethinking of inclusion by incorporating Aboriginal perspectives from Australia. The authors introduce the concepts of positionality and relationality, arguing for a more localized framework of understanding diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Cooms, Samantha, Okimoto, Tyler G.
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