Anonymous 1265
Anonymous 1265 highlights the history of Coranderrk and the removal of First Nations children, advocating for the use of First People's language on signage and promoting reconciliation in schools. They believe non-First Nations Victorians should be open and humble listeners.
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I know about the history of Coranderrk and the removal of First Nations children from their families across Victoria.
I’ve learnt about Indigenous perspectives and the concept of ‘coming alongside’ through the Early Childhood teacher training I did. I grew up and was schooled overseas.
At the very least, I would love to see First People’s language (just simple shareable words and phrases) and references to local Country used on signage more widely as I travel through Victoria. More of a visual presence that reminds us all that this is Aboriginal land and reminds us whose Country we are on where ever we may go. I’d like to see powerful reconciliation work happening in schools too.
By being open and humble listeners. By making a concerted effort to learn.
By being open and humble listeners. By making a concerted effort to learn.
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