Marli Traill

Through my own research I am learning and I acknowledge that it impacts still today on First Peoples trauma through generations of families . We have accepted a whitewash that the colony knows best . It has stolen much from First Nations peoples , ways of living, culture, lands , children , language to name a few. That sovereignty had never been ceded from those on this land . It has been inhumane , cruel and wrong.

When I went to school there was only one side taught , the white story, white explorers and white ways . First Nations people and images were mostly shown in a deficit light . Today I am angry for not knowing truths. Maybe this is why there are so many ignorant, rednecks who believe that they are superior and have little understanding of truth and a time before them . Respect needs to taught I know that some schools today are making changes in curriculum , but I am not confident it is comprehensive

In all areas of our lives to have shared histories . Rename areas /places to reflect the history. They were named before colonisation . To teach the amazing knowledge that First Nations know and experience daily. Promotion to see First Peoples in media , business for children to see images of themselves , promote self determination for First Peoples . To see more of the inspiring art work , music and to learn the names of First Nations warriors and their survival and true stories . Support healing by listening when you can

Be active in listening and hearing truths , attend events, forums to learn more , be present and consistent in a reconciliation journey . Call out things that are untrue , share stories of your experiences and journey in Reconciliation if appropriate to do so , encourage others to do so. Acknowledge the inequities that exist, challenge stereo typing . Learn and understand what a treaty is and why it is important for Victoria- Australia Understand that we are a racist country and seek what we can do to promote a more just society.

Be active in listening and hearing truths , attend events, forums to learn more , be present and consistent in a reconciliation journey . Call out things that are untrue , share stories of your experiences and journey in Reconciliation if appropriate to do so , encourage others to do so. Acknowledge the inequities that exist, challenge stereo typing . Learn and understand what a treaty is and why it is important for Victoria- Australia Understand that we are a racist country and seek what we can do to promote a more just society.