7am Part 2: The truth has been told
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Jul 1, 2025 The podcast delves into the profound testimonies from First Nations elders, revealing the painful legacies of colonial history and the effects of systemic exclusion. It highlights the groundbreaking moment when the Victorian Premier confronted her role in historical injustices at the Indigenous Truth Commission. Key recommendations emerge, emphasizing the urgent need for treaty processes and cultural competence in education. The discussion also examines the ongoing quest for reparations and accountability as the community seeks to heal and reclaim its heritage.
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Elders' Powerful Testimonies
- Uncle Jim Berg and Aunty Alma Thorpe shared powerful testimonies about their experiences and contributions in the Aboriginal community.
- These elder stories were recorded officially for history, preserving their invaluable experiences before they are lost.
Systems Enforced Cultural Genocide
- Systems were designed to exclude and diminish Aboriginal people, including the Half-Caste Act aimed at erasing Aboriginal identity.
- These laws effectively enacted cultural genocide and shaped other systems' treatment of First Peoples.
Premier's Historic Testimony
- Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan became the first sitting leader to testify to an Indigenous-led truth commission.
- She admitted ignorance about massacres and the true history of Aboriginal dispossession in Victoria.