aboriginal

Example Sentences

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“It’s a statement about our presence, the aboriginal people, the first Native peoples of Alaska,” Worl said.

From Seattle Times

The kidnapping and deportation of biracial children by Belgium under colonial rule echo policies against Indigenous and aboriginal children in other countries like Australia, Canada, and the United States.

From New York Times

CLAIM: A video shows aboriginal people in Australia defending themselves with bows and arrows against authorities trying to forcibly administer COVID-19 vaccines.

From Seattle Times

Wilson-Raybould became the first indigenous person to be named justice minister when Trudeau appointed her in 2015, part of a stated commitment to improve the lives of the largely marginalized and impoverished aboriginal population.

From Reuters

They sustained aboriginal tribes for generations and were a primary target of post-settlement commercial fishing operations.

From Seattle Times