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‘History is history’: Chris backs the move to teach Indigenous history to our kids

Chris O'Keefe
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Australian schools will begin teaching students about the history of war during the settlement of the country, and Chris O’Keefe reckon it’s a “bloody good idea”.

High schools in New South Wales will begin teaching Year 7 to Year 10 students about the Frontier Wars during colonisation, and O’Keefe believes it’s crucial for young Aussies to know the country’s true history.

“History is history – whether it fits into our current politics or worldview – it happened. So we must teach it to our kids because this is where the wrongs of the past will be righted”, Chris passionately told listeners.

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