THE VAN TALKS PODCAST
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Keeping the Victorian Treaty Process on the straight and narrow
Treaty Authority chair, Djab Wurrung man Jidah Clark, talks frankly about the current state of the Victorian statewide Treaty, and the Authority's commitment to work with ALL parties, especially Local Government Authorities, in regard to local Treaties.
A renewed focus for Victorian Traditional Owners across the state with a new Federation CEO
Taungurung woman Kaley Nicholson takes the reins at the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations... and pushing hard to ensure TO voices are heard in Government
Victorian Government setting the foundation for more Aboriginal people in custody
As the Victorian Government considers introducing even further backward steps in the State's already archaic bail laws, we catch up with VALS Director of Legal Services, Ali Besiroglu to discuss the current situation and Poccum's Law.
Data sovereignty – protecting our data from being weaponised and ensuring it contributes to strength
Treaty Authority member Dr Petah Atkinson and Dr Jacob Prehn explain the critical importance of Aboriginal data sovereignty and government in the Victorian Treaty landscape.
Victorian Treaty could well be signed and enacted before the end of 2025
Assembly co-Chair Rueben Berg shares more about the next iteration of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria, and the belief that there could well be a signed and enacted statewide Treaty in place before the end of 2025
Victoria’s first local Treaty process underway with DJAARA announcing it’s ready!
DJAARA - the representative body for Dja Dja Wurrung clans - is ready to enter into local Treaty negotiations. I yarn about this with DJAARA's FPAV representative, Djaran Murray-Jackson.
On Gunditjmara Country with Commissioner Travis Lovett just 18 hours before the Walk for Truth
I was fortunate enough to catch up and yarn with Yoorrook Commission Travis Lovett on the Portland foreshores - on Gunditjmara Country - 18 hours before the commencement of the Walk for Truth.
The need for Aboriginal cultures and histories in the Australian educational curriculum
One of Australia's foremost authorities on - and advocates for - Aboriginal cultures and histories in the education system, Shelley Ware, talks with Charles about the need for change and how that change can be achieved.
The Koorie Heritage Trust 40 years on – its relevance and role
As the Koorie Heritage Trust celebrates its 40th anniversary, Charles catches up with the Trust's veteran CEO, Tom Mosby, to discuss the organisation's relevance and role
The man behind the force that is IndigenousX – Luke Pearson
For nearly 15 years, IndigenousX has been “stirring the pot” as a niche and fearless Blak media outlet. In this episode I catch up with it’s CEO and founder, Luke Pearson.
Shining the light on Australian indigenous entrepreneurship
Professor Dennis Foley, a descendent of the Gai-mariagal people, speaks openly about the important cultural context of this subject as well as calling out key changes that need to be implemented in order for Blak businesses to be given better chances for success.
Australian War Memorial at last makes moves to recognise Defence of Country/Frontier Wars
Following years of advocacy from historians and community, the Australian War Memorial is embarking on a project that will see “Defence of Country” realised in the form of a Frontier War exhibition within the next few years. We speak with the Indigenous Liaison Officer, Michael Bell.
Breathing new life into the Bangerang language
We speak with Bangerang cultural educator and custodian Roland Atkinson about a new dictionary that will breathe new life into the Bangerang language and further strengthen culture
Senator Dorinda Cox: Bringing and seeking change to the Australian Government’s Senate
Just how culturally safe is the life of a Federal Government Senator? We speak about this - and more - with WA Greens Senator, Yamatji and Noongar woman, Dorinda Cox
Walk for truth – an open invitation from Yoorrook Commissioner Lovett to walk alongside in advocating for Victorian truth
We speak with Commissioner Travis Lovett as he prepares for his 370 kilometre walk from Portland - where Victorian colonisation started - to Parliament House
Equal footing for Traditional Owners in the Treaty process – the Self-Determination Fund
We speak with the CEO of the Self-Determination Fund, that organisation so often overlooked but playing a critical role in ensuring an equal footing in Treaty for the Victorian Traditional Owners
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