To a culture that was based on tradition, spirituality, ritual and continuity, this destruction of families was just another cruelty inflicted by those in power. But the Aboriginals who were left survived. In 1967 they were finally recognized as citizens and give the right to vote, and many who had been taken away from their families as children returned to their tribes. Despite new laws, Aboriginal workers still earn less money than those of other ethnic groups, and Aboriginal activists say that Australia continues to be the most racist society in the world. But after facing near extinction, the Aboriginal population is rising, and many groups are reclaiming their cultural traditions.
Resources used include various internet sites as well as numerous books.