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.
6 February 2024
Podcast: At it again – Andrew Bolt attacks Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Diane Kerr and traditional medicine
Earlier this year, Sky News commentator Andrew Bolt launched an attack on Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Diane Kerr. We fact-checked his commentary and respond accordingly!
30 January 2024
Podcast: Racism, RAPs and Substantive Reconciliation – a yarn with Professor Andrew Gunstone
Following the referendum, many have claimed that anti-Aboriginal sentiments are on the rise. Prof. Andrew Gunstone experienced this first-hand when he was boo’d off stage during a presentation on 26 Jan.
29 January 2024
VAN’s Charles Pakana calls for Treaty supporters to learn from the 2023 Referendum campaign
VAN Founder Charles Pakana urges support for Treaty at a gathering at Flemington on the 26th of January 2024.
25 January 2024
Podcast: Cultural Safety in the workplace, and where to following the referendum?
With "cultural safety" being bandied around everywhere, we hear from two highly experienced cultural safety trainers and advocates, as well as Rev. Uncle Glenn Loughrey returns.
18 January 2024
Podcast: Treaty in Victoria – a government perspective from Treaty and First Nations Minister Natalie Hutchins, MP
Natalie Hutchins MP, Minister for Treaty and First Nations, talks about the government's treaty preparation; and Uncle Rodney Carter, one of the two co-Chairs of the Assembly's Elders Voice.
15 December 2023
VAN Talks Episode 7: Important William Barak artwork returned to the Wurundjeri People
To commemorate the return of culturally important William Barak artwork, VAN Talks attends the special unveiling at the State Library of Victoria.
8 December 2023
VAN Talks Episode 6: Willum Warrain (home by the sea) – a visit to an inspirational Gathering Place on Bunurong Country
As we kick off our program of visits to all the Gathering Places across Victoria, we head down to Bunurong Country and visit a "home by the sea".
4 December 2023
VAN Talks Episode 5: Discussing the Victorian Aboriginal and Local Government Strategy with one of its key authors
Can VALGS replace Reconciliation Action Plans for Victorian local governments? We speak about this with Jason Mifsud, a VALGS key architect.
28 November 2023
The VAN Leader Tapes: Aunty Jill Gallagher, AO: One of Victoria’s most recognised and respected leaders
Throughout her life Aunty Jill Gallagher has experienced a raft of challenges that have shaped her as one of Victoria's most recognised and respected leaders.
27 November 2023
VAN Talks Episode 4: Yoorrook Commissioner Travis Lovett driving truth-telling investigations into land, sky and waters
Appointed a Yoorrook Commissioner in early 2023, Kerrupmara/ Gunditjmara man Travis Lovett discusses the latest round of investigations - into land, sky and waters.
24 November 2023
The VAN Leader Tapes: Yoorrook Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter shares her growth as a proud Aboriginal leader
Sue-Anne Hunter never aspired to leadership, but it found her nonetheless and has positioned her as an inspirational and influential Victorian Aboriginal leader.
23 November 2023
VAN Talks Episode 3: Uncle Alan Thorpe, forging ahead to help build stronger men, families and communities
In July 2023, Uncle Alan Thorpe was named Victoria’s NAIDOC Male Elder of the Year. He joins us to speak about his work and aspirations for Dardi Munwurro and community.
22 November 2023
Are YOU tuned in? The new Victorian Aboriginal News VAN Talks podcast.
Building on the work put into producing the highly successful Referendum 23 Tapes podcast, we're at it again. This time, with the new VAN Talks podcast.
20 November 2023
VAN Talks Episode 02: Four years on from the first Assembly elections, Treaties in Victoria are becoming ever more a reality.
With Assembly 2.0 firmly in place, we take a deep dive with Assembly co-chairs Ngarra Murray and Rueben Berg into where Victoria is currently positioned with regard to a statewide Treaty.
17 November 2023
VAN Talks Episode 01: Reconciliation in Victoria discussion with Professor Andrew Gunstone
We initiate a series of discussions about Reconciliation in Victoria, starting with internationally renowned Reconciliation expert, Professor Andrew Gunstone.
15 November 2023
Assembly Co-Chair Rueben Berg discusses self-determination in the context of Victoria
Self-determination in Victoria is significantly more than a pipe dream. Gunditjmara man Rueben Berg casts light on the reality.
7 November 2023
Just what’s needed to promote Blak businesses through procurement and supporting business leadership
Dr Michelle Evans joins host Charles Pakana to discuss First Nations procurement policies and indigenous business leadership
27 October 2023
Kath and Maya Coff yarn about bush tucker as a cultural, education and economic development pathway
Join us for episode six of the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporation's podcast as we talk about bush tucker as more than just food.
14 October 2023
Media Responsibility and the Voice Referendum: Lessons from the eve of the vote
On the eve of the 2023 Referendum, VAN's Charles Pakana was invited to participate in a televised panel discussion on the Referendum and its coverage by Australian media
10 October 2023
Episode 40: “It’s absolutely critical, regardless of the outcome, that we try and bring people back together.”
Co-Chair of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria, Gunditjmara man Rueben Berg, reflects on the divisive nature of the campaign and the need to heal community post referendum.