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Differences Between Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islanders

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders cultural beliefs and practices vary depending on region. They live a hunter/gather lifestyle. The land and environment they live in is fundamental to the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The land is not just simply soil, rocks and minerals, but rather an entire area that manages and is maintained by individuals and culture. The land is the centre of all spirituality and this relationship and the spirt of ‘country’ is essential to the issues that are significant to Indigenous people today.

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