As with most types of discrimination, it ranges from subtle to blatant.
Ongoing racism can be extremely hurtful and very tiring to deal with.
Others overlook the uniqueness of Aboriginal individuals when they see them through stereotyped perceptions. For example, others may think of Aboriginal people as lazy and continually late. To overcome these stereotypes, Aboriginal people may feel the need to be vigilant of their behaviors. Perhaps one of the biggest challenges faced by Aboriginal people is overcoming the stereotype that members of this group have a single culture. Others said no common thread exists.