A new million-dollar project from the University of Melbourne and La Trobe University is compiling the largest ever documentary history of Australia from an Indigenous perspective. Ngura Ninti, which means 'knowing home', is the first of its kind and aims to challenge the common understanding of Australian history as told through a colonial lens.
L-R: Ngura Ninti project leads University of Melbourne Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Barry Judd, La Trobe University Associate Professor Katherine Ellinghaus and La Trobe Emeritus Professor Richard BroomeA new million-dollar project from the University of Melbourne and La Trobe University is compiling the largest ever documentary history of Australia from an Indigenous perspective.
"This is a vitally important project because it does ask Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people what they think of history and what they see as most important in the story of Australia. So we are pushing the boundaries of what Australian history is and should be. It is a documentary history but we are moving beyond simply going to archival collections and researching pieces of paper to include documents that Indigenous people themselves may see as important.
Professor Judd says regional editors will consult with Indigenous communities in the choosing of documents, ensuring Aboriginal leadership and direction throughout the process.Katherine Ellinghaus is an Associate Professor of History at La Trobe University and is also co-leading the project. Professor Ellinghaus says the priority is delivering to schools and areas with large numbers of Indigenous students.
Richard Broome says the community consultations aim to give autonomy over Australian history back to First Nations Australians, to understand how they were and continue to be affected by decisions of the past.
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