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Arrival
the British arrived in 1770 to colonize Australia and at first, interactions between them and the indigenous people are positive -
the Stolen Generation
from this early Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander children were being forcibly removed from their homes and families by various Australian Governments. They became known as the Stolen generation -
Official
Indigenous people officially became British subjects and Australian citizens -
Vote
Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders were granted voting rights -
Referendum
after a referendum they became counted in the population. there was a formed statement announcing Indigenous culture and Australian culture as the same -
Council
Formation of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation -
Rejection
the high court of Australia finally rejected the concept of terra nullius, paving the way for indigenous peoples to legally reclaim their land. -
Sorry
'Sorry day' march was held, an official apology to the stolen generation from former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd