Today on my blog I will tell you the name of two groups that interest me. I will then tell you at least two facts about each group.
Aboriginal origins
About 70,000 years ago people left Africa for Australia, which would make Aboriginal Australians the oldest population of humans living outside Africa.
The Stolen Generations
Between 1910 and 1970 the government said that Aboriginal people had to be the same as English people. They took Aboriginal children from their parents and gave them to English families to raise.
I think it would be sad to be kidnapped away from my parents and not be able to speak my language anymore!
Mayan Languages
There are 30 Mayan languages. These words sound the same in all of the languages:
Sun
Time
Mother
House
Corn
Important things
These things are important to Mayan people:
Corn
Family
Respect of Elders
Being Observers of the Sun, Moon and Stars
I really like corn on the cob. We sometimes grow it in our garden at home
What are important things to you in your culture?
Kia ora Lucy,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful collage! I'm so impressed by the amount of time and effort you've put into this post - amazing work! Do you enjoy doing art?
You've shared some really interesting information about the Aboriginal and Maya people as well. How amazing that there are over 30 different Maya languages! I can only speak English fluently. Can you speak any other languages?
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Have a great day! :)
Mā te wā,
Mikey