Australia’s Stolen Generation. Between 1910-1970, many Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their families as a result of various government policies. Who ? Mixed descent children When ? 1890s – 1970s How many ? Tons of thousands The term “Stolen...
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Australia’s Stolen Generation. Between 1910-1970, many Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their families as a result of various government policies. Who ? Mixed descent children When ? 1890s – 1970s How many ? Tons of thousands The term “Stolen Generations” is used for Aboriginal people forcefully taken away (stolen) from their families between the 1890s and 1970s, many to never to see their parents, siblings or relatives again. Because the period covers many decades we speak of “generations” (plural) rather than “generation”. The "Stolen Generation" means the practice of removing part Aboriginal children from their original families and culture. The Stolen Generation occurred in the years 1804 to 1969. These children were removed for the opportunity for education, protection from abuse, poverty, neglect and the act of racism mainly from white people. State Government officials removed these children and the Government needed parental consent for the removal of the children
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