THE VAN TALKS PODCAST
An evolution of the highly acclaimed Referendum 23 Tapes Podcast, our VAN Talks Podcast takes us back to our roots – presenting positive stories and interviews from across Aboriginal Victoria.
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The latest VAN Talks podcast episodes
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
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.
We continue our yarning with Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Elder Uncle Dave Wandin about the history and future of the Coranderrk Aboriginal mission.
In this extended episode, Charles speaks with Wurundjeri woi-wurrung Elder Uncle Dave Wandin about the true history of the Coranderrk mission.
In this far-reaching interview, Dr Michelle Evans delivers insight into indigenous business from the perspectives of the business owner and prospective purchaser.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Appointed a Yoorrook Commissioner in early 2023, Kerrupmara/ Gunditjmara man Travis Lovett discusses the latest round of investigations - into land, sky and waters.
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.