A Shared Sense Of History - 992 Words

A shared sense of history is about acknowledging that Australia already had a history long before European settlement, or ‘colonisation’, in 1788. It is about acknowledging that the Australian continent was not ‘terra nullius’, an empty, uninhabited land. It is about recognition and taking ownership of the history of Indigenous Australians, and also about looking at the chain of events, since colonisation, from their perspective. Up until the late 1960’s it was celebrated that Australia’s history was uniquely peaceful. There was no mention in Australia’s history books of the frontier conflict, or even one mention of Aboriginal people. Indigenous Australians ‘have always been here’, they are the sovereign peoples of this land and historically the oldest culture in the world. A shared sense of history is about telling the silent history and untold stories of Indigenous Australians. It is about acknowledging the pain and suffering that has been inflicted, through prejudiced legislation based purely on the colour of skin. The past history still has an impact today, however acknowledgement of our ‘shared history’ can hopefully balance knowledge, awareness and facilitate the healing that has to happen in Australia. Cultural identity is fundamental to the construction of this shared history. Officially, I identify as an English Australian Caucasian middle-aged female. I was born in the north east of England in a small fishing town called Grimsby. I have recently tracedShow MoreRelatedIs Shared Sense of History Possible in Australia?2353 Words   |  10 PagesIs Shared Sense of History Possible in Australia? There are many issues in Australia, the most longstanding of all being between the communities within the country. The country has witnessed many wars and internal conflicts that can be termed as cultural wars. 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