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Help keep access to The Balkans open 16-Jul-2009 At 10:54:07 AM contactgav

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On 16/07/2009 nmonteith wrote:
> I do know that they treat the concept of land and ownership
>very differently to the western world. To them the land itself is a from
>of god, rather than the western view of a 'guy in the sky' god. >
>p.s. - My comments above are not regarding this bouldering site in general,
>but are talking about the concept of aboriginal land claims.

if it is a god, why don't they invest in looking after it.
i don't see any aboriginal groups proactive in the the conservation movement, i don't see them organising clean up australia day, i don't see them establishing museums, cultural centres educating the rest of the australian community of their lifestyle and links to the land.

don't say that they are not in a position to do this. they get more than enough funding from te government. the maoris have done it well in New zealand.
i remember going to watch a hangi as young kid on a family holiday. along with loads of Maori visitor centres on both islands.

where is the effort from the aboriginals in educating the tourists about their culture.
can any one tell me where in Sydney people and go and learn about the aborigines?
i'm not refferring to libraries, but some thing like the Sydney Aquarium or Powerhouse Museum.

if the Koori community were out educating the masses about 'their land & lifestyle' in a serious and organised manner, perhaps the greater public wouldn't be so cynical.