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From being taken from family and home by police to working with VicPol – Aunty Evajo Edwards
Stolen Generations survivor Aunty Evajo Edwards shares her experiences - and aspirations - as an Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer with Victoria Police

The final part of our deep dive into Treaty legislation with Assembly Co-Chair Rueben Berg
The third and final part of our extended interview with Assembly Co-Chair Rueben Berg, deep diving into the Victorian Treaty Legislation and proposed Treaty itself.

Continuing (part 2) of our deep-dive into Treaty with Rueben Berg
In part two of this extended interview we continue our deep-dive into Treaty and Treaty legislation with First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria co-Chair Rueben Berg.

Victorian Treaty – a deep dive into the legislation and proposed Treaty with Rueben Berg
Victorian Aboriginal News was to interview co-Chair Rueben Berg for a deep dive into the Victorian Treaty Legislation and proposed Treaty. This is part one of a three-part extended exclusive interview, recorded just days before the legislation was passed in the Victorian Parliament's lower house.

Clothing the Gaps encourages people to wear their values and start conversations
So just who's behind the merch-with-a-message powerhouse Clothing The Gaps? We catch up with co-founder of the company, Gunditjmara woman Laura Thompson

Empowerment of young people in local governments across Australia
A bit out of our normal wheelhouse, this interview focuses on young people (11-17 years old) across Australia being elected to "Youth Councils" and influencing their local communities

Lifting the curtain on the early days of the modern Victorian Treaty process
Ex-Victorian Treaty Advancement Commissioner, Aunty Jill Gallagher, looks back at the challenges facing the Treaty process during the formation of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria.

Victorian LGAs being brought in line with Victorian Closing the Gap Implementation campaign
Led by Gunditjmara woman Aunty Lisa Briggs, Ngaweeyan
Maar-oo (voice of and from the people) is working with local governments to help them achieve their Closing the Gaps obligations

Blak-led. Queer-led. Deadly Sports Plus supporting all Victorians and promoting self-determination
Nic Radoll is the founder of Victoria's only Blak- and queer-led first aid service provider, clearly demonstrating how First Nations self-determination delivers benefits to all Victorians.

Treaty support building at a grassroots level across Victoria
With the Victorian Treaty legislation now tabled in the State's Parliament, grassroots level support is on the rise. A key player in this is First Nations-led Common Threads. We speak with one of the organisation's founders, Larissa Baldwin-Roberts.

Australia’s First Nations media – underfunded, underrated yet among the most trusted
Despite being underfunded by the Federal Government, First Nations media across Australia plays a critical role in dispelling myths and misinformation. We speak with First Nations Media Australia CEO, Wally Tallis.

An Australian first. Treaty legislation tabled in Victorian Parliament after years of intense work
Following years of intense work and around nine months of negotiations, Treaty legislation is tabled in Victoria. Co-Chair Rueben Berg speaks to the future of Treaty

Peak body works with Local Governments on Local Treaty understanding and preparation
Municipal Association of Victoria takes the initiative to promote education and understanding of Local Treaties across the state's local government sector

A peek into the inner workings and responsibilities of Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Council
One of the largest Traditional Owner groups in Victoria, Wurundjeri faces constant demands on its time, people and other resources. We gain a perspective on this - along with critical advice - from the CEO, Kupa Teao.

Helping to close the educational gap for Victorian tertiary level students
For nearly 30 years, RMIT's Ngarara Willum Centre has been providing critical student support for First Nations students. We speak with Indigenous Access and Engagement Senior Advisor, Bundjalung woman Talia Elliott.

Traditional Owners and Local Government Authorities join together to improve collective advocacy and resourcing
The Taungurung Land and Waters Council establishes a Local Government forum for councils on its Country to establish common goals and objectives
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