As Victoria and other Australian jurisdictions engage in the early stages of treaty negotiations, all parties involved must understand the importance of concepts such as recognition, reconciliation, and refusal.

 

This micro-credential explores how these three principles intersect to shape the practice of treaty-making between Indigenous peoples and settler-states.

 

It's ideal for private, public and not-for-profit sector professionals, as well as First Nations, who will be engaged in treaty processes in the coming years.

 

Deepen your understanding of recognition, reconciliation, and refusal

Critically analyse the concepts of recognition, reconciliation, and refusal. Discuss how all three work systematically to progress Indigenous-settler relations in critical areas, including justice, restitution, and decolonisation.

 

Gain a historical, political, and cultural overview of these key concepts

Explore all three principles from different perspectives, including historical, political, and cultural. Draw on your knowledge of early treaty processes and current international legal frameworks to assess their strengths and weaknesses when applied to treaty law.