Individual or Group Submission11/11/24

Anonymous 1169

Anonymous 1169 described the colonisation of Victoria as unfair, with First Peoples removed from their land and treated like savages and animals, without a treaty. They weren't educated in Victoria but believe changes like education, dual-language place names on road signs, and interpretive signage at significant locations are needed. They advocate for truth-telling, treaty, and an authentic voice for First Peoples in government, not just tokenistic box-ticking.

Topics: Education, Language, Place names, Shared understanding, Treaty, Truth-telling

Submission Transcription

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

People were removed from their land, treated like savages, animals even. It was not done fairly – without treaty.

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

Wasn’t educated in Victoria.

What changes would you like to see in Victoria to promote better understanding and respect for First Peoples cultures?

Education. Dual languages place / LGA names on road signs. Interpretive signage at significant locations – if appropriate, sharing First Nations songlines / knowledge of Country there / the truth about dispossession.

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

Just do it – treaty, truth telling and ultimately a voice at all levels of government.

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

Just do it – treaty, truth telling and ultimately a voice at all levels of government.

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