Anonymous 1131
Anonymous 1131 shares their knowledge and connection to First Peoples history. They discuss the lack of localised Aboriginal education in schools, and the need for significant changes including localised education, listening to First Nations voices, and normalising the use of Aboriginal place names.
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Quite alot as my mother is an historian working in Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and has worked with many Aboriginal people. And my mother’s friend is Palawa and has always been present in my life as my Aunty.
My schooling did not in anyway further my education on Aboriginal Australian peoples. Especially in regards to local history. Frankly I think there is very little actual localised Aboriginal education being given in schools. We did dot paintings on boomerangs and I was never even taught the name of who’s land I was standing on.
I want significant and localised Aboriginal education, preferably by connecting with local indigenous peoples.
Listen. Non-first nations Victorian’s need to listen. Some really want to, but don’t know how. Or weren’t taught how.
Listen. Non-first nations Victorian’s need to listen. Some really want to, but don’t know how. Or weren’t taught how.
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