Anonymous 1116
This submission reflects on their evolving education of the impacts of colonisation on First Nations communities, advocates for more comprehensive education and active leadership in promoting respect and reconciliation, and emphasises the responsibility of non-First Nations Victorians to educate themselves.
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The true impact of colonization is something I am still learning and understanding. I knew what had been taught to me through my formal education, but I am fortunate enough to have a workplace that is dedicated to reconciliation and offers many opportunities to learn more about our First Nations communities.
I feel it was more of an high level overview. I am unsure as to what the curriculum entails now, but I imagine it’s more than what I experienced.
I would like to see our leaders do more than talk. First Nations peoples are desperately in need of action. As a white woman of privilege I don’t profess to know what is best for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, I instead believe that we should seek to understand what is priority for them and do our best to ensure those things happen.
Be responsible for educating ourselves in the true history of this country and stop expecting others to carry the load. Be supportive of our First Nations peoples and walk beside them in their journey. The more allies that come forward to assist will aid in the fight against systemic oppression and racism.
Be responsible for educating ourselves in the true history of this country and stop expecting others to carry the load. Be supportive of our First Nations peoples and walk beside them in their journey. The more allies that come forward to assist will aid in the fight against systemic oppression and racism.
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