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VAN TALKS PODCAST – latest    (see all…)

Equal footing for Traditional Owners in the Treaty process – the Self-Determination Fund

Equal footing for Traditional Owners in the Treaty process – the Self-Determination Fund

We speak with the CEO of the Self-Determination Fund, that organisation so often overlooked but playing a critical role in ensuring an equal footing in Treaty for the Victorian Traditional Owners

TRUTH AND TREATY  – latest   (see all…)   

Treaty negotiations underway in Victoria. Diving into the aspirations of a third iteration of the Aboriginal representative body

Treaty negotiations underway in Victoria. Diving into the aspirations of a third iteration of the Aboriginal representative body

As the Victorian Government and First Peoples' Assembly determine key negotiation points for the statewide treaty, we deep dive into one of the key points - a third-generation Assembly

VICTORIA’S DINGO CRISIS – latest    (see all…)

Ministers Dimopoulos and Spence remaining silent on the questionable motivation leading to the dingo “death warrant”

Ministers Dimopoulos and Spence remaining silent on the questionable motivation leading to the dingo “death warrant”

“Sham consultation!” Even the Victorian Farmers Federation points the finger squarely at the Victorian Government

“Sham consultation!” Even the Victorian Farmers Federation points the finger squarely at the Victorian Government

Despite spiritual connection, Dja Dja Wurrung barely considered in Victorian Government’s dingo “planning”

Despite spiritual connection, Dja Dja Wurrung barely considered in Victorian Government’s dingo “planning”

The Victorian Government continues to ignore the state’s First Nations on deeply cultural matter

The Victorian Government continues to ignore the state’s First Nations on deeply cultural matter

ALL STORIES AND INTERVIEWS – latest    (see all…)

Equal footing for Traditional Owners in the Treaty process – the Self-Determination Fund

Equal footing for Traditional Owners in the Treaty process – the Self-Determination Fund

The Welcome to Country – the cultural and contemporary perspectives

The Welcome to Country – the cultural and contemporary perspectives

Treaty negotiations underway in Victoria. Diving into the aspirations of a third iteration of the Aboriginal representative body

Treaty negotiations underway in Victoria. Diving into the aspirations of a third iteration of the Aboriginal representative body

Ministers Dimopoulos and Spence remaining silent on the questionable motivation leading to the dingo “death warrant”

Ministers Dimopoulos and Spence remaining silent on the questionable motivation leading to the dingo “death warrant”

“Sham consultation!” Even the Victorian Farmers Federation points the finger squarely at the Victorian Government

“Sham consultation!” Even the Victorian Farmers Federation points the finger squarely at the Victorian Government

Yoorrook Deputy Chair, Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter reflects back on years of evidence and submissions

Yoorrook Deputy Chair, Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter reflects back on years of evidence and submissions

Despite spiritual connection, Dja Dja Wurrung barely considered in Victorian Government’s dingo “planning”

Despite spiritual connection, Dja Dja Wurrung barely considered in Victorian Government’s dingo “planning”

Yarning with Barkindji Elder Uncle Col Clark on the bank of the mighty Murray River. Podcasting just as it should be done!

Yarning with Barkindji Elder Uncle Col Clark on the bank of the mighty Murray River. Podcasting just as it should be done!

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