Why were the children removed in the Stolen Generation?
Why were the children removed in the Stolen Generation?
People who were removed as children were often deprived of living in a healthy family situation and prevented from learning parenting skills. In some instances, this has resulted in generations of children being raised in state care. Some people and organisations call this a ‘new Stolen Generation’.
When were the stolen generation taken from their families?
1910 and 1970
The Stolen Generations refers to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were removed from their families between 1910 and 1970. This was done by Australian federal and state government agencies and church missions, through a policy of assimilation.
What is the 2008 apology?
On 13 February 2008 Prime Minister Kevin Rudd made a formal apology to Australia’s Indigenous peoples, particularly to the Stolen Generations whose lives had been blighted by past government policies of forced child removal and Indigenous assimilation.
Who boycotted the apology to the stolen generation?
Six members of Nelson’s opposition caucus — Don Randall, Sophie Mirabella, Dennis Jensen, Wilson Tuckey, Luke Simpkins, and Alby Schultz — left the House in protest at the apology. Peter Dutton was the only Opposition front bencher to abstain from the apology.
What is correct Apologised or apologized?
Apologize is the standard American English spelling. Apologise is the standard British English spelling.
What is Kevin Rudd apology speech about?
We apologise especially for the removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families, their communities and their country. For the pain, suffering, and hurt of these Stolen Generations, their descendants and for their families left behind, we say sorry.
Who are the Stolen Generations?
The Stolen Generations refers to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were removed from their families between 1910 and 1970. This was done by Australian federal and state government agencies and church missions, through a policy of assimilation. Under this policy, the forcible removal of First Nations children was made legal.
What were the effects of the Stolen Generations on children?
Many children from the Stolen Generations suffered extreme physical, psychological and sexual abuse living under state care. Where children were forced to reject their culture, they often felt ashamed of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage as they were forced to adopt a new identity.
How did the Stolen Generation affect Aboriginal Education?
During the stolen generation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children who had been removed from their families received a very low level of education, as they were expected to work as domestic servants and manual labourers at a very young age.
When did the Australian government apologise to the Stolen Generations?
On 13 February 2008, the Australian Government formally apologised to the Stolen Generations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Kevin Rudd, the Prime Minister of Australia at the time, delivered the speech in Parliament House. Watch it here
