Respect for Elders

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Bunja Smith talks about ‘right way of talking’ and the importance of respecting Elders because of the knowledge they hold. He explains how the terms Uncle and Aunty differ in Aboriginal socieity to that of western relationships.

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Custodian Name Uncle Bunja Smith
Location Filmed in Tilba Tilba, NSW
Length 0:02:11
Copyright 2025
Topic Respect & Protocols
Category Respect & Protocols

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