Education

I feel the schools need some more time to consider the questions they ask First Nations children. My daughter was resently asked at her school (we live and study on Wadawurrung Country) ” Are they full Aborginal” – thisd question was asked in relation to me and my father. She was asked twice and each time she respoinded “Yes, they are Aboriginal”. Whihc is sad and hurtful for her.

By First Peoples being in teaching roles. By being explicitly embedded in curriculum every year level with honour and respect.

A little more time dedicated to teaching it per week and more excursions to historic places/land

Have more elders and education on cultrures and traditions. Indiginous camps to educate the youth while also learning important cultural aspects.

Where do I begin? Our current system is better than it was in the 70s when I was at school, but it is still lacking. Teachers lack the knowledge and understanding to teach First Nations history and culture. They are coming fr9m a lifetime of mis truths and lies. Schools must build stronger ties with local mob. We as a society need to work with First Nations people to create true and accurate education material and it must be compulsory in all year levels and schools. It must be imbedded in the curriculum, not a once a year subject. Teachers need better training and cultural education at university, taught by First Nations people. Again this content needs to be crated with First Nations people. As a former teacher and ally, I know it’s well past time that our education system underwent change.

More culture lessons

More education for First People

Giving Knowledge

Subject taught as part of the curriculum