Alexander
In this submission, Alexander highlights the massacres, displacement, and racist policies faced by Indigenous people in Victoria, noting the lack of education on First Nations history and culture. He calls for better education, representation, and celebration of First Nations culture to promote understanding and respect.
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That many indigenous people were massacred and displaced from their land. Rights were not given to indigenous peoples, and they were subject to racist policies. This included the taking of children, exclusion from census and right to vote, and harsher penalties such as jail time and executions. Racism throughout society is still ever present today.
Relatively zero education on First Nations history and culture.
Further education, and better representation and importance communicated of First Nations culture throughout society, less tokenism
Receive further education, encourage others to do so, advocate for better First Nations rights
Receive further education, encourage others to do so, advocate for better First Nations rights
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