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Truth-telling event to commemorate Tunnerminnerwait and Maulboyheenner
23 January 2024
In 1842, two Tasmanian Aboriginal men were the first to be hanged by the Government in Melbourne. The Bass Coast Reconciliation Network commemorates their lives and seeks the truth.
Assembly responds to the Victorian Coalition’s backflip on commitment to Treaty
22 January 2024
In response to the Victorian Coalition's sudden Treaty backflip, the Assembly assures all Victorians that the entire state benefits from Treaty.
VACCHO Deeply Disappointed by Victorian Opposition’s Backflip on Treaty
22 January 2024
VACCHO applauds the leadership and vision of Assembly co-chairs in the face of its "profound disappointment" in the State Coalition's treaty backflip.
Commonwealth Bank and Supply Nation collaborate on a new offering for the Indigenous business sector
22 January 2024
CBA stated the new offering will combine a tailored suite of financial solutions to streamline access to capital and business support for Indigenous businesses.
New First Nations scholarships available to spark a career in energy
18 January 2024
Unique scholarships are being offered for First Peoples in three locations across Victoria to provide an insight into a trade career with the state’s largest distribution network company, CitiPower and Powercor.
2024 NAIDOC Week theme announced ‘Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud’
18 January 2024
The theme honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture - with fire a symbol of connection to Country, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions
First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria responds to Woolworths dropping of Australia Day merchandise
12 January 2024
A four word media release from the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria sums up precisely a general attitude of consent from across Victoria.
Deadly line up announced for Treaty Day Out in Ballarat on Wadawurrung Country
11 January 2024
Back with a bang! The Assembly announces the lineup of artists for the Treaty Day Out to be held in Ballarat on 2 March 2024.
Upcoming retrospective of art by Josh Muir at the Koorie Heritage Trust
9 January 2024
JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live is the first major solo retrospective exhibition of the late Josh Muir (born 1991), following his passing in 2022.
VACCHO budget submission calls on Victorian Government to deliver on commitment
9 January 2024
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) has launched its 2024-25 Budget Submission which focuses on removing systematic barriers
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