Anonymous 1101
This submission outlines the impacts of the colonisation of Victoria on First Peoples, including the destruction of their habitats and resources, and their exclusion from their land. It highlights the minimal education on First Nations history in schools and suggests the need for comprehensive education, renaming places with Indigenous names, and creating public spaces to promote understanding and respect.
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Colonisation destroyed First Peoples places of habitation, many resources vital to their culture were damaged and they were disrespected and excluded from their own land.
No. My early school education regarding First Nations history was minimal and limited. I attended Aboriginal art and culture lectures at Melb Uni 50 years ago. I am still learning about their rich culture.
Permanent indigenous public places such as ceremonial circles. Renaming place names, such as rivers and creeks, mountains and all significant land forms with First People’s language place names.
First Nations people could share their experience and knowledge of culture and understanding of their Country so others can learn from them. To feel safe sharing their knowledge with others requires a treaty.
First Nations people could share their experience and knowledge of culture and understanding of their Country so others can learn from them. To feel safe sharing their knowledge with others requires a treaty.
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