Individual or Group Submission29/11/24

Anonymous 1497

Anonymous 1497 acknowledges the brutal colonisation of Victoria and its lasting negative impacts. They found their education on First Nations history almost non-existent and advocate for a treaty, landback, and better education. They suggest promoting First Peoples' history and culture through education and celebration of Aboriginal cultural traditions.

Topics: First Nations history in education, Land Injustice, Shared understanding, Treaty

Submission Transcription

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

I know it was very brutal and many negative impacts carry through to the present day.

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

It was almost non-existant when I was in school… I am 35 years old. I know it was very brutal and many negative impacts carry through to the present day.

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

A treaty and landback… Although, fundamentally following what the diverse Victorian aboriginal population want as a whole. Better education for everyone at both primary and secondary level would be great too.

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

I am unsure

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

I am unsure

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