ALL VAN CONTENT
On this page of the website you can scroll through the entire Victorian Aboriginal News library of content. Please note that currently it goes back until only the 28th of January 2023 - when we started our Referendum '23 podcast (the genesis of VAN Talks). We are currently working with our legacy equipment to identify and bring back to life the interviews we conducted and aired prior to that. Bear with us on this.
17 June 2024
Artist and activist Richard Bell on art and activism
We catch up with award-winning artist and Aboriginal activist Uncle Richard Bell to talk about activism, art and their co-existence.
20 May 2024
Inside the Koorie Heritage Trust with CEO Tom Mosby
For many, the Koorie Heritage Trust is simply somewhere to purchase art and gifts. It's much much more, though. We speak about this with CEO Tom Mosby.
13 May 2024
Dja Dja Wurrung and land set to benefit from new agreement with Agnico Eagle gold mining operation
We speak frankly with DJAARA CEO Uncle Rodney Carter about the benefits to mob and Country emerging from a new agreement between gold mining giant Agnico Eagle and the Dja Dja Wurrung traditional owners
13 May 2024
Bringing Aboriginal content and relevancy into the education curriculum
We speak with Gunditjmara academic and education advocate Professor Uncle Mark Rose, Deakin University's Pro Vice Chancellor, Indigenous Strategy and Innovation
8 May 2024
The challenges and obligations facing artists practising cultural art on Country that isn’t theirs
We speak with Gurrin Gurrin man and artist Phllip Howe about what it means to practise art on Country that isn't his.
5 May 2024
Reconciliation in perspective – a frank conversation with Wotjobaluk Traditional Owner, Aunty Janine Coombs
We commence our series of interviews with Victorian Traditional Owners about the true meaning of reconciliation with Wotjobaluk woman, Aunty Janine Coombs
3 May 2024
Transfer of power from government to Assembly on the cards for statewide Treaty negotiation
As we move towards a statewide Treaty in Victoria, Assembly Co-Chair Rueben Berg talks openly about the sharing of government powers
30 April 2024
VAN and 3KND sign a six-month memorandum of understanding on broadcasting of VAN content
After nearly three years "off air", Victorian Aboriginal News enters into a new memorandum of understanding with Aboriginal radio station 3KND.
29 April 2024
Seeking to identify and recognise all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service personnel
From his office at the Australian War Memorial, Michael Bell devotes his life to identifying and gaining recognition for all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service personnel
25 April 2024
Commemorating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service personnel from the Boer War onwards
How an Egyptian-born retired RAAF Flight Sergeant has been fighting for nearly 20 years for the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service personnel
24 April 2024
Shedding light on the story of 50 Aboriginal trackers left behind after the Boer War
We speak to historian Peter Bakker to dig down in history and discover the truth around the story of 50 Black trackers left behind in South Africa after the Boer War.
18 April 2024
Our hit music program, Sixties Sojourn, returns to 3KND
All the best music from the decade that gave the world nothing less than the very best of music - the 60s. Hosted by VAN's Charles Pakana.
7 April 2024
A discussion on the progress towards reconciliation post the 2023 referendum
A joint presentation by Professor Andrew Gunstone (National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth and Justice) and VAN's Charles Pakana on reconciliation post the referendum.
19 March 2024
Podcast: Coranderrk truth-telling with Uncle Dave Wandin (Part 2)
We continue our yarning with Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Elder Uncle Dave Wandin about the history and future of the Coranderrk Aboriginal mission.
6 March 2024
Partner: The NED Foundation – providing critical funding for the VAN Leader Tapes project
Series 2 of the VAN Leader Tapes given the green light thanks to the very generous support of the NED Foundation.
29 February 2024
Podcast: Coranderrk truth-telling with Uncle Dave Wandin (Part 1)
In this extended episode, Charles speaks with Wurundjeri woi-wurrung Elder Uncle Dave Wandin about the true history of the Coranderrk mission.
26 February 2024
Podcast: Aboriginal business – the realities, the challenges and the way forward
In this far-reaching interview, Dr Michelle Evans delivers insight into indigenous business from the perspectives of the business owner and prospective purchaser.
18 February 2024
The VAN Leader Tapes: Uncle Herb Patten – growing up and influenced by some of the greatest leaders
In this video Uncle Herb Patten passes on some of his recollections and words of advice to the emerging Aboriginal leaders who will help to shape the future.
11 February 2024
Our incredible Partnerships and Special Projects Manager, Sophie
Sophie Kahl, VAN's Partnerships and Special Projects Manager proves time and time again to be the backbone of VAN partnerships and funding.
9 February 2024
Podcast: Yes campaigner Thomas Mayo discusses ways forward for justice in post-referendum Australia
We catch up with Thomas Mayo nearly four months after the referendum to discuss “where to from here?” and gaining greater awareness of key issues.