The future of remembering wars past — school students speak frankly with Natasha Mitchell at the Shrine
Description
How should we reflect on wars, past and present? Do the rituals of Remembrance Day and Anzac Day hold meaning for young people?
Natasha Mitchell is joined by a crowd of high school students and special guests with opinions on the future of commemoration.
This event was hosted and organised by Victoria's Shrine of Remembrance to mark its 90th anniversary.
Speakers:
Che Weon (Michelle) Lee
Masters of architecture student, University of Melbourne School of Design
Granddaughter of Korean war veteran
(Michelle's Shrine design is linked to below)
William Muhlhauser
Year 9 student, Haileybury College
Member, ‘Winjeels’ student club, Moorabbin Air Museum
Recipient of 2024 Spirit of Anzac Prize
Zackary Melvaine
Year 11 student, Mill Park Secondary College
Australian army cadet
Member of Australian Defense Force's National Drone Racing Team
Youth Mayor of the City of Whittlesea
Recipient of 2023 Premier's Spirit of Anzac Prize
Thanks to Sue Burgess and Laura Thomas at the Shrine of Remembrance.
Further information:
"First Songline" Che Weon (Michelle) Lee's design for the Shrine of Remembrance for her Masters degree in Architecture
Victoria's Shrine of Remembrance 90th anniversary events
Drone warfare, technology and the psyche: an insider speaks [this episode of Science Friction by Natasha Mitchell is mentioned in this program]
What it's really like to live with drone warfare [illustrated feature]
Premier's Spirit of Anzac Prize
Shrine of Remembrance Young Ambassador Leadership program
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