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In conversation with Bruce Pascoe – at 77 he’s nowhere near prepared to slow down or give in
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.
City of Merri-Bek Mayor’s ambitions to enter into Treaty negotiations
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.
Yoorrook Justice Commission truth receivers speak frankly about their challenges and goals
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.
Moving forward with Treaty in Victoria – treaty readiness, the framework and the future of truth-telling
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
Lore man Uncle Bill Nicholson speaks out strongly on the need for better education on Aboriginal culture and history
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.
Aunty Esme Bamblett: Reconciliation is the role of every Australian!
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
When music makes a difference – singer/songwriter Pirritu embeds culture and language in his art
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
Victoria’s Anglican church commits to reconciliation, recognition of First Peoples and treaty
We catch up with recently collated Archdeacon for Reconciliation, First Peoples Recognition and Treaty, Wiradjuri man Uncle Glenn Loughrey.
An Aboriginal-designed and -led solution delivering real results for Victoria’s incarcerated
We speak with founder and creative director of Torch program, Uncle Kent Morris, and Gallery Administrator, the inspirational Stacey Edwards
The Treaty Authority – working to support a Treaty process that benefits all Victorians
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
44-year Wirajduri veteran of Fire Rescue Victoria discusses systemic racism within the service but stresses strong progress
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.
Taungurung wins first important legal round in VCAT against Goulburn Murray Water
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.
Inside the Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-operative with the chair and CEO
We check in with BDAC Chair, Nicola Perry-Peters and CEO, Dallas Widdicombe about the challenges and successes of the proudly community controlled organisation
Delivering a First Nations-centric cultural foundation for family planning and early childhood
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.
Artist and activist Richard Bell on art and activism
We catch up with award-winning artist and Aboriginal activist Uncle Richard Bell to talk about activism, art and their co-existence.
Inside the Koorie Heritage Trust with CEO Tom Mosby
For many, the Koorie Heritage Trust is simply somewhere to purchase art and gifts. It's much much more, though. We speak about this with CEO Tom Mosby.
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