Summary
Christine Godfrey says their knowledge of colonisation and its impacts on First Peoples is patchy and that we have not been taught that systemic racism and injustice has a long history in Victoria. “If we say we recognise First Peoples as the oldest living culture, then our education system should also teach the stories and legends of First Peoples.”
They would like to see respect for First Peoples as traditional custodians including by having both English and First Nations place names, protection of dingoes and incorporation of First Peoples land management practices.
Date: 30 November 2024