Type | Indigenous Australians |
Origins | |
Regions | |
Identification | Tribal or language group names |
Alternate history | Yes |
Language families | |
Historical interactions | Differ significantly from our timeline |
Role in Australian development and governance | More substantial presence and role |
Indigenous Australians are descendants of the original inhabitants of the Australian mainland, who have lived there for tens of thousands of years. This alternate timeline features a distinct historical context that has shaped their evolution, cultural practices, and interactions with colonizing powers differently from our own reality.
In this alternate timeline, Indigenous Australians prefer to identify by their specific tribal or language group names rather than a generalized term like "Aboriginal" or "Indigenous." Some examples include Kulin, Noongar, Arrernte, and Yolngu.
Historical and cultural differences in this timeline have resulted in an alternate evolution for Aboriginal peoples, with divergences from our own understanding of their way of life, customs, and adaptations to the Australian environment.
The timeline in which Indigenous Australians have evolved also affects their interactions with colonial powers, including European settlers who sought to establish colonies in Australia. In this world, the impacts of colonization on Indigenous cultures and societies may differ due to various historical factors.
Indigenous Australians have played a more substantial role in shaping Australian society in this reality, with greater influence on the nation's development and governance. They have maintained a more significant presence throughout Australian history, leading to more equitable representation, integration of traditional practices, and preservation of cultural heritage.
Indigenous Australians in this alternate timeline continue to preserve their unique identities, cultural practices, and languages, while adapting to the challenges and influences of modernity. Their strong representation in society ensures ongoing efforts to address historical injustices, support self-determination, and foster a more inclusive national identity for all Australians.