THE LEADER TAPES PROJECT
The Victorian Aboriginal News (VAN) Leader Tapes is a project born of a passion to promote effective and respectful leadership with Victorian Aboriginal communities. Our goal is to provide a resource where emerging leaders can learn from those leaders who have demonstrated their commitment to leading community and achieving in areas such as self-determination, truth-telling, education, treaty and community strength.
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Leader Tapes Interviews
The Launch of Leader Tapes Series 1
On the evening of the 30th of November 2023, in partnership with the incredible team at Reconciliation Victoria we launched Series One of the VAN Leader Tapes. At the offices of Reconciliation Victoria in Brunswick, political representatives from various levels of government mixed in with Victorian Aboriginal Leaders, including Uncle Bill Nicholson and Aunty Esme Bamblett, along with community members and a host of others to reflect of the critical importance of capturing lessons from Blak leaders.
Our thanks go out to the team at Reconciliation Victoria for massive ongoing support, and a special thanks and note of gratitude to our own Sophie Kahl who oversaw pulling together the event. Well done, Sophie!
Uncle Bill Nicholson
Uncle Bill Nicholson, the very first leader to be interviewed, speaks at the launch about the importance of capturing blak stories and lessons from leaders.
Charles Pakana
OK, so a bit of a self-satisfied grin on his face, VAN’s Charles Pakana sits back and enjoys one of his favourite foods – a good ol’ sausage roll (sans sauce).
The Crowd Watches
Attendees at the launch of the VAN Leader Tapes series 1 sit in the collective space at Reconciliation Victoria to watch a montage of the eight videos comprising this first series.
Aunty Esme and Nicole
Aunty Esme Bamblett, one of the leaders featured in series 1 of the Leader Tapes with the CEO of Reconciliation Victoria, Nicole Findlay
Charles Pakana
Founder and editor of VAN, and producer of the VAN Leader Tapes, Charles Pakana presents a montage of videos that represent series 1.
Uncle Herb Patton
Always the centre of attention, whether he wants it or not, Uncle Herb Patton, one of the eight leaders featured in the series, yarns with attendees at the launch.