Anonymous 1105
In this submission, the colonisation of Victoria is described as unjust and fraudulent, introducing disease and disregarding Indigenous culture. They emphasise the importance of telling family stories so that compassion and understanding can occur.
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It was unjust and fraudulent and introduced disease to the local population. It was a license to kill indigenous people whose land was in the name of capitalism. The English regarded themselves as superior and took no notice of 1000s of years of culture they destroyed.
I only have some understanding because of my own curiosity. It is a haphazard process gathered over time.
A comprehensive program could be introduced delivered by first Nations people in primary schools. Not just about didgeridoos but about the inherent laws that govern their culture. These laws could be incorporated in hours. Namely respect tolerance and generosity.
The truth lies not in generalisations but in family stories. No Matter how harrowing They must be told, warts And all. The stories of those youth in Detention needs to be made public so that compassion and understanding can occur.
The truth lies not in generalisations but in family stories. No Matter how harrowing They must be told, warts And all. The stories of those youth in Detention needs to be made public so that compassion and understanding can occur.
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