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We need to ensure educators are engaging in deep listening, critical self-reflection and learning to develop necessary understandings. This paper will explore the urgency of prioritising Blak voices in all classrooms, emphasising the role of Indigenous-authored texts through a reflection on my doctoral research journey. This exploration stems from the absence of Indigenous representation in my own schooling, loving reading and literature, and never experiencing my own literary histories. Through considerations of Indigenous research methods and positionality, this paper will look to the future of text selection and fostering a pathway forward that places Blak voices at the forefront in all learning settings. Our Indigenous futures require non-Indigenous peoples to strip away their fears and apprehension when engaging with our knowledges and histories, and for our voices to be amplified and at the forefront.  \nKeywords: Indigenous futures, Indigenous education, Aboriginal education, Indigenous perspective, Indigenous English, English curriculum  \nPositioning and worldview  \nMy name is Tamika Worrell, I am the youngest of five siblings brought earthside by a staunch Blak matriarch. We are from Gamilaroi Country, and we have been birthed and raised on Dharug Ngurra, western Sydney. My mum, who is no longer with us, was a resilient fighter and warrior. She is my inspiration and why I can dream of Indigenous education futures. Her influence and care for me and my siblings continues to inform the way I view and navigate the world. I think of her every single day, and miss her terribly. As a person impacted by past government policies and practices, and the trauma and intergenerational trauma those experiences entail, she fought hard to shield her children from that pain. Although the grief of losing her is immeasurable, it is through her strength that I persist. I acknowledge Dharug Ngurra as the Country which I live and learn on, and I pay my respects to all Dharug peoplesand their ancestors.  \nI was accepted into university through an Indigenous alternative pathway, led by Indigenous peoples working in the Indigenous student centre on campus at Macquarie University. I grappled with feeling like an imposter, waiting for someone to tell me,“Sorry we made a mistake; we didn’t mean to let you in”. I would not be where I am without the support of Walanga Muru1. I completed my studies with an intended pathway to be an English and Society & Culture teacher in New South Wales (NSW); however,  \n1 Walanga Muru is the name of the Indigenous student engagement centre at Macquarie University.“Walanga Muru” is a Dharug Dhalang phrase meaning “Follow your path”.  \nI quickly found passion working in Indigenous student engagement in higher education. This offered a professional experience that enabled me to foster opportunities for Indigenous students and mentorship for the next generation of Indigenous students. It allowed me to reciprocate the care I received as a student. It was during my time at Walanga Muru that I birthed an interest and trajectory to engage in research that benefits Indigenous students engaging in higher education (Worrell & Holt, 2021) .  \nCurrently, I work in the Department of Critical Indigenous Studies at Macquarie University. As of December 2023, we are the only academic department of Indigenous Studies in so-called Australia (Carlson & Farrelly, 2023; Day, 2021; Moreton-Robinson, 2023) . As a department, we focus on working together in good relations and building a sense of community for emerging Indigenous scholars who are undertaking their research journeys. In the academy, I have bee","cbCaitPNHUY2jNPI","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitPNHUY2jNPI","pdf",376088,15,"English","# Positioning and worldview\n## Standing on the shoulders of giants","[{\"question\":\"What is the central focus of the paper?\",\"answer\":\"The paper centers on prioritising Indigenous voices in classrooms and the urgency of Indigenous-authored texts in shaping how learning futures are built.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the author explain the need for deep listening and critical self-reflection?\",\"answer\":\"The author argues that educators must practice deep listening and critical self-reflection to develop necessary understandings and to amplify Blak voices in learning settings.\"},{\"question\":\"What role do Indigenous research methods and positionality play in the paper?\",\"answer\":\"They guide the reflection on the author’s research journey and support a pathway forward for future text selection that places Blak voices at the forefront of learning.\"}]","Texts, Voices and Stories - Indigenous education futures are Blak and bright | PDF",1792078704,38]