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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
The Welcome to Country – the cultural and contemporary perspectives
We speak with Wurundjeri Elder and lore man Uncle Bill Nicholson, gaining an insight into the important role that a Welcome to Country has in the broader Australian social landscape.
Treaty negotiations underway in Victoria. Diving into the aspirations of a third iteration of the Aboriginal representative body
As the Victorian Government and First Peoples' Assembly determine key negotiation points for the statewide treaty, we deep dive into one of the key points - a third-generation Assembly
Ministers Dimopoulos and Spence remaining silent on the questionable motivation leading to the dingo “death warrant”
In this end-of-year episode, Charles brings together key points from two months of investigation and interviews and presents an update on legal action against the Government.
“Sham consultation!” Even the Victorian Farmers Federation points the finger squarely at the Victorian Government
Regardless of the fact that many Victorian farmers support the unprotection order on dingoes, the Victorian Farmers Federation has claimed "sham consultation" on the part of the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Yoorrook Deputy Chair, Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter reflects back on years of evidence and submissions
Following a closing of submissions and evidence for the Yoorook Justice Commission, VAN's Charles Pakana catches up for an exclusive yarn with Deputy Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter
Despite spiritual connection, Dja Dja Wurrung barely considered in Victorian Government’s dingo “planning”
We continue our investigation into the State Government’s blatant disregard of First Nations’ advice on the matter of dingo protection in Victoria, yarning this time with DJAARA CEO, Uncle Rodney Carter
Yarning with Barkindji Elder Uncle Col Clark on the bank of the mighty Murray River. Podcasting just as it should be done!
On a recent trip up to Latje Latje Country, specifically Mildura, we caught up with Barkindji Elder, Uncle Col Clark. Sitting by the southern bank of the mighty Murray River, we yarned about reconciliation in a post-referendum Victoria.
The Victorian Government continues to ignore the state’s First Nations on deeply cultural matter
As we continue to explore the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action's continued backturning on First Nations, we speak with Federation CEO, Gunnai, Monaro and Gunditjmara man Paul Paton on the matter of the dingo "death warrant".
Rueben Berg: Reflecting on five years of progress towards a Victorian Treaty
Five-and-a-half years ago Rueben Berg and Charles Pakana had their first Treaty interview. On the eve of statewide Treaty negotiations, they catch up and look back - and forward
Everyone has a role to play in bringing Aboriginal cultural safety and learnings into the education system
We hear from Aboriginal reform advocate and activist, Bunurong woman Zoe Upton, discussing topics ranging from engaging with Aboriginal Education Consultative Groups, increasing the number of First Nations teachers in the system, supporting identity and the role of allies and collaborators.
Victoria’s dingoes are the ones to lose out under outdated state legislation
Under a nearly 50-year-old legislation - the Victorian Wildlife Act 1975 - our state's dingoes are NOT being protected. Yuin man, Dr. Jack Pascoe sheds new light on Victoria's Dingo Unprotection debacle
The science and facts supporting the need to protect Victorian dingo populations
We speak with Professor Euan Ritchie, one of Australia's foremost environmental scientists, discussing the science behind the need for the dingo, and practical ways in which livestock can be protected without the need for poisons and leg-traps.
Wurundjeri man Thane Garvey shares insights about incorporating culture into our everyday lives
If reconciliation is to become a reality, it falls on all of us to begin appreciating the Country on which we walk. Thane shares ways in which we can incorporate Aboriginal culture into our everyday lives
The harsh reality of business that “black clad” themselves to rort the system…and clients
While a growing number of people and businesses seek to support Blak businesses, there is an unfortunate prevalence of businesses following a practice of "black cladding" to rip off the unaware
Thomas Mayo, one year on from the referendum still urges all Australians onwards to a better country
We catch up with Thomas Mayo exactly one year after the failed referendum. Ever the optimist and activist, he talks about his book and strong ways forward for all Australians
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