VAN ON A BREAK
We’re taking a break! While we’ll be releasing a few items of new content over the holiday period, we’re taking a bit of time to catch our breath and plan for an awesome 2025. Having said that, VAN’s Charles Pakana will be on 3RRR (102.7FM) every Tuesday between 7 and 8pm up to and including the 4th of February 2025.
VAN TALKS PODCAST – latest (see all…)
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
TRUTH AND TREATY – latest (see all…)
Rueben Berg: Reflecting on five years of progress towards a Victorian Treaty
Five-and-a-half years ago Rueben Berg and Charles Pakana had their first Treaty interview. On the eve of statewide Treaty negotiations, they catch up and look back - and forward
VICTORIA’S DINGO CRISIS – latest (see all…)
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
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
ALL STORIES AND INTERVIEWS – latest (see all…)
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”
“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
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!
The Victorian Government continues to ignore the state’s First Nations on deeply cultural matter
Rueben Berg: Reflecting on five years of progress towards a Victorian Treaty
OUR PARTNERS (see all…)
Partner: Community Broadcasting Foundation
With a $19,000 grant from CBF, our organisation is now able to undertake the next step forward and promote our content for broadcast on more community radio stations across Victoria.
Partner: 3KND
Broadcasting our VAN Talks podcast in the form of a one-hour weekly current affairs program, 3KND is Victoria's first and only Aboriginal-owned and -operated radio station
Partner: National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth and Justice
Partnering to achieve a common cause of promoting reconciliation and a greater understanding within the broader Australian community of First Nations' causes
Partner: The NED Foundation
Partnering with Victorian Aboriginal News in 2024, the NED Foundation has given life to the second series of the important - and popular - Leader Tapes
