Talking terminology for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

[@sealfan1000]

Education is so key. Thank you. Watching from NC USA and learning to be as respectful as I can

[@JemmaTeal]

Really informative! Thank you

[@daryladams2755]

I am presenting at a conference in Sydney, Australia. In Canada the last slide in my presentation is Thank You Miigwetch. Miigwetch is thank you in Ojibwe where I live and work. I want to get it right and be respectful and not disrespectful at the end of my presentation. So far my research has led me to say Didjurigura but I can't find the proper way to say thank you to the Torres Strait Islander people. Can you please help?

[@charlenekembo6663]

So amazing 🤩 Thank you so much for this 👏🏽🙏🏽

[@timbishop3141]

four years ago? wouldnt have realised we're still having the same conversations ... Thank you for an informative, culturally relevant and respectful video :)

[@PeppermintToasties]

Same Conversation came up on reddit last month. I actually said “ask, like you’d ask for someone’s Pronouns.” It’s now been 6 years since this was posted. Yes, it’s a huge problem still -sigh-

[@aliciamccredden6845]

Thankyou! I'm studying teaching and this came up today and I have shared the information and your video with my peers.

[@MsPoppsie]

Hi, thanks for the informative post. Watched it to make sure I haven't been ignorantly offensive. Sorry you have to make this explanation frequently, as I agree, it must get a bit tiring having to have this preamble before you can start on any meaningful dialogue. I think we are making some progression as a society towards greater appreciation of the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures - albeit slowly. Thanks again for your video, looking forward to learning more.

[@TheSimMan]

I learnt more about First Nations people through this video than I ever did in Primary or Secondary School. Thank you 🙏

[@mandydanidoes]

Thank you so very much for this. I have been wanting to check I am using the correct terminology and not being offensive. Is it okay to refer to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people collectively as Indigenous people / Indigenous Australians?

[@MuscleArtist]

Because “Indigenous” is not specific, some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people feel the term should be avoided. Preference should be given to the term “Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander” as an adjective rather than “Indigenous”, as this more accurately reflects their cultural heritage (Oxfam, 2019).

[@federicamcleod3796]

Great video. Thank you so much. Is it ok to call an Aboriginal or Torres Strait woman 'sister' , or a man 'brother' , or is it disrespectful if you don't know them that well ?

[@croakeyhealthmedia]

Federica McLeod Hi Federica. Summer here, that really depends on the person you’re talking to. I’d err on the side of caution and use the terms only with people you know will be comfortable.

[@federicamcleod3796]

I guess they are terms best used with people you are fairly intimate with, like somebody you trust, a close friend perhaps

[@01Breakfan]

What about being called 'DEADLY' is that OK? ;P

[@rachaeljames6846]

this is super helpful, thankyou so much for posting

[@maxhodge7149]

Ty

[@rubyjade3015]

How would I pronounce the word 'Bundji' or is it 'Bungee'? Thanks for your video please make more!

[@jaderichardson9046]

@@zanerepin4452 You sound racist. Ever heard of intergenerational trauma?

[@kristyng4764]

Thank you so much, this is super helpful.

[@jcschofield50]

very helpful and informative. played it about six times and still cannot decipher your name...pairs well with the U of S video "Ask us Anything".....

[@cptbrncls7050]

Her name is Dr Summer May Finlay

[@5are_x]

This is a great video. I had no idea ATSI was offensive. I'm currently doing a unit on Indigenous health in Australia and this video has been insightful. Thank you!

[@JacqNotJack]

Very helpful video. Thank you 😊

[@jenngodfrey632]

How do you spell your name!?

[@croakeyhealthmedia]

Jenn Godfrey It's Summer May Finlay

[@jenngodfrey632]

Thankyou!

[@Kurtbyas]

@@croakeyhealthmedia Awesome presentation. I needed this over 60 years ago in Tasmania. Must watch again

[@peterkmurphy]

Thank you.

[@jenngodfrey632]

Fantastic video. Definitely going to use this in my classrooms.

[@senorra941]

"Have a yarn" that's so East Anglian! UK

[@MuscleArtist]

Its Kriol, Aboriginal English too