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Introduction to Koorie society

This subject is divided into four sections. It commences with a definition of who is a Koorie and the state of race relations in Australia. The structure of traditional Koorie society is then examined. This section concentrates upon the centrality and importance of Dreaming systems of belief. The third section of the subject examines the nature of frontier conflict and how the white settlement affected Koorie society, in particular focusing upon the role of the missions and repressive legislation. The final section of the subject concentrates upon the contemporary issues which confront Koories.

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