Government polices and practices had far reaching consequences on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in reserves during the segregation era. Look at these government practices below and on a separate document describe what you think the consequences would be for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Then print your answers and have a yarn with your assessor. | ||
Practices on Reserves
People could no longer move freely around their own land.
Families were not always placed on the same reserve.
People could no longer hunt and gather their traditional foods.
People were not allowed to have ceremonies or corroborees.
People were not allowed to speak their language.
People were put onto reserves with different people from regions.
People lived in crowded conditions.
People were given rations.