Questions to consider What is reciprocity in First Nation cultures? What are the principles of reciprocity? How do we show reciprocity? How can reciprocity hold individuals accountable? In First Nations culture, reciprocity is a unique way of how knowledge is shared. Reciprocity may be the notion of taking care of your kin as they will […]
Questions to consider How does decision-making work in First Nations communities? Why do First Nation peoples have a right to participate in the decision-making process? Why must First Nation people be given sufficient time to make community decisions? Why do First Nation peoples have distrust with Government? It is imperative to emphasise that First Nations […]
Questions to consider What are some potential communication barriers when working with First Nation peoples? How do we show respect to First Nation cultures? What do we need to consider regarding body language? It’s important to understand that how First Nations people interpret Body Language differs from the mainstream Australian style. When communicating with First […]
Questions to consider Why is understanding social etiquette an important part of First Nations cultures? How do First Nation peoples communicate? Why does silence indicate a form of respect? In many First Nations communities, Use of Silence is considered a form of cultural protocol and respect and is often used as a preferred style of […]
Questions to consider How do First Nations people measure time? Why do First Nations people view time as cyclical, rather than sequential? In First Nations culture, time is cyclical rather than sequential. First Nations people developed timekeeping systems based on: Seasonal change Astronomical observations of the night sky. These were some ways of monitoring and […]
Questions to consider What does “Sorry Business” mean in First Nations cultures? What are the grieving processes and the cultural protocols associated with the death of a community member? What is a “Sorry Leave” policy? Sorry Business is the term used to describe death practices, which can involve a series of complex and ongoing rituals. […]
Djoona acknowledges Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their ongoing connection to their tribal homeland. We pay our respect to Indigenous- Australian cultures, heritage and languages including our Elders both past and present
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