Anonymous 1148
In this submission, the author acknowledges their limited knowledge of the colonisation of Victoria and its impacts on First Peoples, feeling they have a lot to learn. They discuss the lack of education on this topic in their schooling and the need for increased cultural practices and language in schools and organisations.
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I know very little about this. I have watched the Australia Wars and listened to podcasts and TV shows on ABC. I have heard First Nations people talk about this when interviewed but I feel I have a lot more to learn, especially from First Nations people directly.
Absolutely nothing. Zero. I went to a private girls school in Melbourne in the 1980s. There was absolutely no content. My mum bought me a book about First Nations people when I was in primary school which was mostly pictures and came with no explanation.
Compulsory education at all levels of school. Cultural practices ingrained into all levels of government and the return of language through education in school and other adult education organizations. Implement language in our city landscape through dual language on signage and buildings.
Listen. Learn. Ask questions without the fear of getting it wrong. Implement learning as a mandatory item at school and work.
Listen. Learn. Ask questions without the fear of getting it wrong. Implement learning as a mandatory item at school and work.
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