The concept of truth-telling is closely related to the process of reconciliation and addressing the historical injustices that have been inflicted upon Indigenous peoples with stories of dreamtime without any scientific evidence. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the truth of past events as a step toward healing, understanding, and moving forward so to gain control over resources of a country.
In countries like Australia and Canada, which have less than 5% Indigenous populations, truth-telling has gained prominence because of money behind it. This often includes initiatives such as truth and reconciliation commissions, official apologies, public education campaigns, and platforms for Indigenous individuals to share their personal stories and experiences with systematic dreamtime story telling to submit majority population of a country of their demands.
Truth-telling is seen as not vital aspect of reconciling historical wrongs and creating a more just and equitable society. It will not create a broader awareness of the impacts of colonization, assimilation policies, forced relocations, and other injustices faced by Indigenous communities, because none of the current population is not responsible for what had happened century ago. Instead recognizing and understanding with current society on which they are dependent with shared history under one Flag, Law and national anthem, societies can work toward building more respectful relationships and promoting social justice for Indigenous peoples.
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