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University of Melbourne

Indigenous Australia and the University of Melbourne - A Truth-Telling of Our Shared History

University of Melbourne via YouTube

Overview

Explore the complex relationship between Indigenous Australia and the University of Melbourne in this 44-minute conversation featuring Inala Cooper, Dr Ross Jones, and Dr James Waghorne. Delve into the university's commissioned Indigenous-led research project, which aims to articulate the contested history and colonial past of the institution. Examine topics such as the significance of place, reconciliation efforts, the university's involvement with eugenics and scientific racism, and the handling of Indigenous human remains. Learn about the antiracist push within the university, the development of Indigenous scholarship, and the institution's action plan for addressing its historical complicity. Gain insights into the university's 20-year strategy, Advancing Melbourne, and its commitments to reconciliation through the RAP 3 initiative. Understand how this truth-telling process benefits various stakeholders and contributes to a more inclusive academic environment.

Syllabus

Introduction
The theme of place
Reconciliation and action
Collections of human remains
The role of the University of Melbourne
Antiracist push
Indigenous scholarship
University action plan
Who will benefit

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The University of Melbourne

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