THE VAN POST LIBRARY
This is where you’ll find all the news stories, podcasts and videos created and posted by the Victorian Aboriginal News team.
The VAN Leader Tapes: Uncle Bill Nicholson – the youngest recorded Elder of the Wurundjeri Woi wurrung
Uncle Bill Nicholson of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung speaks out about his style of leadership and passion for education.
Yarning with GLaWAC CEO Daniel Miller About Cultural Burning
Daniel Miller, Yuin man and CEO of the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation, talks with Charles Pakana about the practice of cultural burning.
First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria (FPAV) 2.0 election results announced
After extensive statewide campaigning by candidates, the results are in for the second iteration of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria.
Episode 21: Australia’s largest union lends it weight to the Voice to Parliament
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) Deputy Secretary Lori-Anne Sharp joins us to discuss the Federation’s broad support for the constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament.
Yarning with: Paul Paton, CEO of the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations
Paul Paton, Gunnai and Monaro man and CEO of the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations, talks to Charles Pakana about Federation's 10 year anniversary.
Episode 20: Education advocate Cara Peek speaks out about benefits of the Voice and dispels misinformation
A passionate advocate for greater education opportunities and support within First Nations communities, Yawuru/Bunuba woman Cara Peek, speaks about her experiences as part of the Uluru Dialogues, hopes for the future, and exposes misinformation.
Polling opens for the elections for First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria 2.0
As polling opens for Assembly 2.0, we catch up with co-Chair Aunty Geraldine Atkinson and former Treaty Advancement Commissioner, Aunty Jill Gallagher.
Episode 19: Perspectives from a leading reconciliation authority and academic
One of this country’s foremost authorities on reconciliation, Professor Andrew Gunstone, provides important perspectives on the referendum for a First Nations Voice to Parliament.
Community gathers in Preston to meet with candidates for the Assembly’s Metropolitan region
24 of the 37 Metropolitan candidates for the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria elections gather at Preston to meet with community.
Assembly member Rueben Berg discusses the successes and challenges of The First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria
Four minutes with Rueben Berg from the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria, discussing the successes and challenges of the Assembly.
75 Victorian Traditional Owners confirmed as candidates for Treaty Elections
With much of the foundation established for Victoria's hybrid Treaty negotiations, the stage is set for Assembly 2.0 to take up the reigns.
Episode 18: Dissecting the proposed Referendum question and Constitutional amendment
Confused by the referendum question and proposed amendment to the Constitution? To gain clarity, we’re joined by leading Constitution lawyer, Professor Cheryl Saunders.
Episode 17: Exposing more misinformation about local and regional Voices
Despite the hook on which many hang their rationale for a NO vote - the supposed absence of local and regional voices - we reveal the truth about this all-important issue.
Episode 16: Sky News Australia and Andrew Bolt caught out spreading misinformation
OK, so what do you think is going to happen when a tiny media outlet calls out the mistruths being presented by a big name commentator on a global network? Let's wait and see.
Episode 15: South Australia’s Voice Commissioner Dale Agius speaks about Australia’s first Indigenous Voice to Parliament
On the 26th of March, South Australia led the way with a First Nations Voice to that State’s Parliament. In this episode we speak to the SSA Commissioner for Voice, Dale Agius
Understanding what’s being proposed for the First Nations Voice to Parliament
If you think for a minute that the Voice will just suddenly appear if a Yes vote gets over the line, think again. There’s an enormous amount of work that will need to be undertaken before that happens.
Episode 14: Marcus Stewart provides an insight into the First Nations Referendum Working Group
Member of the First Nations Referendum Working Group and Taungurung man Marcus Stewart joins Charles on the Ref 23 Tapes podcast to talk about the role and efforts of the Working Group.
Episode 13: Fred Hollows Foundation one of 144 social justice organisations forming a coalition to support the First Nations Voice
CEO of the Fred Hollows Foundation, Ian Wishart, discusses the 144-strong coalition of social justice organisations supporting a First Nations Voice to Parliament
Episode 12: National Party leader David Littleproud advocates for a more effective option
Rather than adding another layer of bureaucracy, the National Party of Australia advocates for greater empowerment of local First Nations communities as an option to a First Nations Voice to Parliament.
Episode 11: Proposing changes to the mechanics of voting in a Referendum
Kate Thwaites, MP, Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters, speaks with Charles Pakana on proposed changes to some of the ways in which Australia runs its referendums.
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