Leon Lyell
Leon Lyell acknowledges the lack of comprehensive education about First Nations history and culture in Victoria. He suggests there is a need for an informative book for general readership to better promote First Peoples history and culture, highlighting 'Aboriginal Victorians: A History Since 1800' by Richard Broome as an option.
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Not enough. I have a very general impressions of dispossession, ‘protection’ and poisoning by some early settlers.
I am 68 and learned nothing about First Nations history or culture at school.
A school-based familiarity program (if this is not already operating).
Listen to the issues/concerns raised and discuss in general conversations. I think a better understanding of history will help in making a better future for all.
Listen to the issues/concerns raised and discuss in general conversations. I think a better understanding of history will help in making a better future for all.
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