Summary
Anon 1172 is a First Nations teacher at an inner north Primary School. They describe many experiences of offensive comments and questions they have faced from students, staff and colleagues, including questioning their Aboriginality, and racist and derogatory stereotypes. Their experience as a teacher has left them feeling isolated, broken and retraumatised. They believe schools have a responsibility to embed First Nations culture into policy and practice.
Date: 4 December 2024