An extra three days of paid leave

can now be accessed by aboriginal staff at one of this country's major universities. It is to "help them cope with the perceived ongoing impacts of colonisation". The university introduced the new "colonial load" leave days to "recognise the 'unique' contributions of Indigenous staff" and said these staff members carry "an often invisible workload that is deeply impactful".

Aboriginal staff at that university already get an additional five days of paid leave not available to others. They can also take an additional ten days unpaid "ceremonial" leave without penalty so they can prepare for and attend cultural events. 

In order to do this staff only need to state they are "indigenous". There is no proof required.  

Apparently there are additional workplace pressures placed on indigenous staff and this helps to overcome those pressures. If that really is the case then perhaps the university in question is to be commended for the response.

There seems to be a belief that everything the university now does in all departments has to be done with "indigenous culture and heritage" in mind.  This is how "systemic change" is achieved "with recognition, respect and action".

But where does this stop? This is the same university which demands all students, no matter what they are studying, complete a unit which covers indigenous issues. That may also sound like a good thing but is it really?  Surely it depends on what that unit covers? Is it fair and balanced? 

The university is in a state which has just signed a "treaty" between indigenous people and the government on behalf of the other residents of the state. I watched some of the "indigenous" people being interviewed and heard their claims and their hopes for the future. Yet again I was left worried that I am "racist" because I could not see that everyone involved was "indigenous". I could not see how they could be so disadvantaged by events that may or may not have happened more than two hundred years ago. Their own ancestors on both sides of the issue must have been involved but it seems I am being asked to disregard this.

Is there something wrong with me or is there a whiff of a benefit in being some sort of "victim" here?