Summary
Dr. Margie Mackay discusses her understanding of the colonisation of Victoria. How it led to massacres, disease, and displacement, reducing the Indigenous population to 20% and causing lasting devastation through the loss of land, language, and culture. They calls for key changes, including truth-telling, better financial and educational support, mandatory curriculum, and greater representation in media and public spaces. They describe how allies can contribute by listening, educating others, confronting racism, and supporting treaty.
Date: 15 November 2024