Support for retaining 26 January as Australia’s national day of celebration appears to be slipping, according to a new survey that shows growing numbers of people are open to changing the date out of respect for First Nations people.
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Silence is not an option for First Nations’ content in Australian schools
In a UniSA study, researchers found that pushing pre-service teachers outside their comfort zones helped educate them about the injustices faced by First Nations’ people – including racism, prejudice and discrimination – and to more confidently integrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content into their lessons.
Aboriginal narratives must be retained to capture crucial histories and identities
Maintaining traditional Aboriginal storytelling is critically important in recognising First Peoples’ histories, experiences and identities, says University of South Australia Visiting Research Fellow Dr Debra Dank.