Evidence Library

Search and filter evidence that has been presented to the Yoorrook Justice Commission as part of our formal truth-telling process into injustices experienced by First Peoples in Victoria.

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Yohann, originally from Brittany, France, now living on Bunurong Lands, reflects on the revival of Breton culture through music, education, live events and bilingual signage. They look forward to similar recognition and use of local languages occurring in Melbourne.

Type: Individual or Group Submission
Size: 54.98 KB
Date: 21 September 2024
Type: Exhibit
Size: 2.42 MB
Date: 17 September 2024
Topic
History
Type: Exhibit
Size: 188.15 KB
Date: 17 September 2024
Type: Exhibit
Size: 392.12 KB
Date: 17 September 2024
Topic
History

Zach Smith is a proud Gunai man from East Gippsland. In this video submission he discusses land, education and healthcare.

Type: Individual or Group Submission
Date: 12 September 2024
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Dyan Summers is a Bass Strait Islander Bunurong woman. In this submission, she shares her family history and the experience of being moved/kidnapped from Point Nepean and taken to the Bass Strait Islands.

She also discusses land, loss of language, and the Voice referendum.

Type: Individual or Group Submission
Size: 102.77 KB
Date: 11 September 2024