Anonymous 1140

The captains/sailors that landed in Victoria largely took ownership of the land from the First Nations peoples. They enslaved some of them, fought & killed some of them, and also tried to assimilate them into their white society. There are massacres noted in our history that happened during this fight for land, etc.

I barely learnt anything about First Nations history while at school (during the 80’s and very early 90’s). I’ve learnt more as an adult rather than as a child. I did schooling in Perth and Melbourne, so in both educational systems, the history wasn’t taught, only some of the culture was touched on eg native animals, boomerangs, kangaroo/emu hunting, traditional dress and ceremony paint. I know it’s a lot more comprehensive nowdays.

Every item of History that’s taught in schools about Australia needs to include First Nations history as well, so our children are receiving an unbiased and fulsome hisory lesson. First Peoples cultures should be embedded into our schools to recognise and learn about a longtime culture in Australia that we should be proud to have here. It should be policy that all schools in Victoria should have a PT or FT First Nation teacher/educator to represent First Nations in schools, and teach about culture, history, language etc.

All schools in Victoria should have a PT or FT First Nation teacher/educator to represent First Nations in schools, and teach about culture, history, language etc. Schools to implement First Nations guest speakers to talk informally with school students about their culture, stories and traditions.

All schools in Victoria should have a PT or FT First Nation teacher/educator to represent First Nations in schools, and teach about culture, history, language etc. Schools to implement First Nations guest speakers to talk informally with school students about their culture, stories and traditions.