What does it mean to be the oldest culture? – By Dr Sean Perera In my previous article titled Are we one?, I enquired whether indigenous Australian reconciliation policy is ridden by white guilt that aims to atone for the past in an attempt to reinvent national identity. In this subsequent article, I aim to interrogate efforts driven by a modern Australian social consciousness which seeks to rectify errors of the past with the aim of reconciling the future. In particular, I seek to unpack the contemporary claim that Aboriginal Australians are the oldest living culture. Is it a badge of honour or just another camouflaged colonial shackle to be the oldest living culture on this planet? Culture First, we need to clarify what is meant by “culture”. Scholars such as Raymond Cohen define culture as people with a common past and future distinguishing themselves from other populations through distinctive ...
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40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians 2019: Indian links Source:Indian Link The inaugural 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians list was announced this month. Aiming to recognize the contributions of next generation Australian leaders from Asian backgrounds, it featured a number of Indian-origin Australians. An initiative of Asialink, PwC and Australian National University, the list includes accomplished leaders in the sectors Arts Culture & Sport, Community & Advocacy, Corporate, Education, Entrepreneurship, Science & Medicine, Professions, and Public Sector & Government. Dr Meru Sheel 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians 2019 (Winner, Science & Medicine Category) Dr Meru Sheel, ANU Research School of Population Health. Shivali Nayak 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians 2019 (Education) Interviewing AR Rahman for ABC News Breakfast Interviewing an international student Dr Jagnoor Jagnoor 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians 2019 (Science & Medicine) Dental Surgeon, Senior Lecturer at UNSW’s Faculty of Medicine. ...
