Anonymous 1170
Anonymous 1170 found formal education in Victoria lacking, with First Nations history barely touched on. They advocate for celebrating current practices, studying Indigenous history before colonisation, and recognising achievements under colonial rule. They suggest educating non-Indigenous people about treaties and self-governance, promoting cultural festivities, and incorporating Indigenous seasons in weather broadcasts and council signage.
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Yes
Formal education was lackluster, First Nations history was barley touched on, especially when not in direct relationship with colonization.
more celebration of current day practices and protocol. If not already adopted, historical studies that cover Indigenous history prior to colonization, focusing more on the massive achievements under colonial rule. More history on colonized countries and other indigenous peoples, especially countries have treaty, for non-Indigenous folk to be able to identify the positive impacts. Promote the positive impacts of Self governance & cultural revitalization.
Educate ourselves and each other, look at the pattern of history and effects of colonization in other countries, the benefits of treaty and recognition. Elevating Indigenous voices
Educate ourselves and each other, look at the pattern of history and effects of colonization in other countries, the benefits of treaty and recognition. Elevating Indigenous voices
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