What's In a Name? Indigenous? Aboriginal?
Time and Context
This article has been written by the editorial team at the Early Years Professional Development Centre to address thoughts and feelings about the terminology used in the content in this category - Aboriginal or Indigenous. We understand the power of words and respect the impact our chosen words can have. We review the history and context of commonly and previously used terms.
Introduction and Editorial Comment
What's in a Name?
How we Determine our Words at EYPDC
Early Peoples and Languages
Background and Context
Likely Origin of Use of the Term "Aboriginal"
Federal Government and Legal Context
An Indigenous Perspective
UN context
United Nations fact sheet on Indigenous
First Contact video series links