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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.
VAN Founder Charles Pakana urges support for Treaty at a gathering at Flemington on the 26th of January 2024.
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.
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.
To commemorate the return of culturally important William Barak artwork, VAN Talks attends the special unveiling at the State Library of Victoria.
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".
Can VALGS replace Reconciliation Action Plans for Victorian local governments? We speak about this with Jason Mifsud, a VALGS key architect.
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.
Appointed a Yoorrook Commissioner in early 2023, Kerrupmara/ Gunditjmara man Travis Lovett discusses the latest round of investigations - into land, sky and waters.
Sue-Anne Hunter never aspired to leadership, but it found her nonetheless and has positioned her as an inspirational and influential Victorian Aboriginal leader.
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.
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.
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.
We initiate a series of discussions about Reconciliation in Victoria, starting with internationally renowned Reconciliation expert, Professor Andrew Gunstone.
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.
On the morning after Australia voted No to a Voice to Parliament, the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria held a press conference with a strong message of moving forward.
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.
With appropriate co-design of services and administration, CEO of Lowitja Institute, Adjunct Professor Janine Mohamed believes the Voice could save billions of dollars.
SBS/NITV The Point co-host JP Janke talks on the Referendum 2023 Tapes podcast on topics ranging from "fear over fact" to First Nations media's role post referendum.
With decades of experience with government and bureaucracy under his belt, Uncle Andrew Jackomos joins Charles to discuss the Voice to Parliament.