Five mistakes people make in conversation with Aboriginal people

As part of Reconciliation Week 2019 we’re taking the time to sit down with Danny Teece-Johnson, our colleague from NITV, to chat about how to avoid putting your foot in your mouth when chatting with Aboriginal people.

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Culture is complex, so when you're chatting to someone from a different culture than your own, it's easy to make a mistake and offend your counterpart, for any number of unexpected reasons.

This can happen especially when you're having a yarn with someone from an Aboriginal culture, as many misconceptions, myths and stereotypes around Aboriginal culture do sadly persist in Australia.

Danny Teece-Johnson, our NITV colleague, comes from the proud Gomeroi nation. He has seen firsthand some of the most offensive practices Aboriginal people are subject to in Australian society, so he can help us dispel some common myths and misconceptions about Aboriginal people and culture.

Here are five things to avoid when meeting new Aboriginal friends.

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