Christine Power
Christine Power has read books, listened to First Peoples, and done training as part of Reconciliation Action Plans. She found her education on colonisation basic and advocates for storytelling events, accurate education, and government-led inclusivity. She volunteers with grassroots organisations and supports promoting First Peoples' history through various government and educational facilities.
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Born 1965, education on colonisation was basic. I have read books and listened to First Peoples, done training in 2 organisations as part of Reconciliation Action Plan
Story telling events at a local and state level The opportunity to meet with First Peoples and hear their story A top down approach from government and councils leading the way in being inclusive, diverse and equitable Accurate education in primary schools
Story telling events at a local and state level The opportunity to meet with First Peoples and hear their story A top down approach from government and councils leading the way in being inclusive, diverse and equitable Accurate education in primary schools
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