The film watched during lecture called the War Against the Indians depicts the reality of Aboriginals. Through this film it is made clear that Western civilization has been based on myths. With colonisation Aboriginals have lost their culture and their traditions have been displaced. Marchak (2011) argues for Natives are connected spiritually to their land and because of colonization their land has been destroyed (p.16). In other words, “to destroy the land is to destroy them” (Marchak, 2011, p.16). Therefore, those who have power in society can make and change history. Rasky (1993) shows the perspective of the Aboriginal’s that has been ignored throughout history. Most history books that are taught to young children in schools portray a different
