Individual or Group Submission06/11/24

Anonymous 1151

Anonymous 1151 highlights the horrific massacres of First Peoples during colonisation. They suggest non-First Nations Victorians should be more open and supportive, and that First Peoples' history and culture should be integrated into all aspects of life without becoming tokenistic.

Topics: Shared understanding

Submission Transcription

What do you know about the colonisation of Victoria and its impacts on First Peoples?

There were some horrific events that saw so many first people massacred, killed by the hands of white men …like a sport.

What has been your experience learning about First Nations history and culture in Victoria's education system? Do you feel it was comprehensive?

I went to school in Qld

In what ways do you think non-First Nations Victorians can contribute to the process of truth-telling and treaty?

Be more open and willing to share. Provide non indigenous Australians with ways that they can support FN people. FN people need to be more accessible and easily called on to be involved in community activities.

In what ways could First Peoples history and culture be promoted in Victoria?

Be more open and willing to share. Provide non indigenous Australians with ways that they can support FN people. FN people need to be more accessible and easily called on to be involved in community activities.

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