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During a visit out to Coranderrk, we caught up with passionate Woi-wurrung language speaker, advocate and teacher, Wurundjeri woman Brooke Wandin
Discussing everything from the referendum and cultural responsibilities right through to conservative media and "what's next", we engage in an in-depth interview with Bruce Pascoe.
Taking a position of leadership, the Mayor of Merri-Bek (formerly Moreland) talks openly about his and the city’s aspirations to enter into Treaty negotiations with the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung, the Traditional Owners of the country.
We hear from Yoorrook Truth Receivers about just some of the work that is going on behind the scenes that very few people know about yet is critical to the necessary outcomes.
Assembly co-Chair Rueben Berg, responds to questions covering nuances of the Treaty Negotiation Framework, treaty readiness and the future of truth-telling in Victoria beyond Yoorrook
All Australia bore witness to the obscene tagline of “If you don’t know, vote NO” that was used by anti-Voice campaigners in 2023. Uncle Bill speaks out about the immediate need for better education.
We continue our series of interviews with Victorian Aboriginal people, with Aunty Esme Bamblett delivering a clear argument on it being the responsibility of every Australian
In a change from our typical interviews, we catch up with one of our favourite singer/songwriters, Pirritu, and discuss the importance of music as a form of social change
We catch up with recently collated Archdeacon for Reconciliation, First Peoples Recognition and Treaty, Wiradjuri man Uncle Glenn Loughrey.
We speak with founder and creative director of Torch program, Uncle Kent Morris, and Gallery Administrator, the inspirational Stacey Edwards
Uncle Andrew Jackomos and Thelma Austin from the Treaty Authority speak about the importance of ensuring treaty negotiations are impartial and of benefit to all
With Fire Rescue Victoria recruiting more First Nations firefighters, we speak with Uncle Owen Butler, a Wiradjuri man with 44 years experience in the service.
CEO of the Taungurung Land and Waters Council, Matthew Burns, speaks openly about a recent VCAT ruling on proposed works licence from Goulburn Murray Water.
We check in with BDAC Chair, Nicola Perry-Peters and CEO, Dallas Widdicombe about the challenges and successes of the proudly community controlled organisation
We speak with lead researcher and MD of First 1,000 Days Australia, Kerry Arabena about helping First Nations families move from planning through to parenthood.
We catch up with award-winning artist and Aboriginal activist Uncle Richard Bell to talk about activism, art and their co-existence.
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