Why are Land, sky and waters important?
The Yoorrook Justice Commission is looking into land, sky and waters as part of the truth telling process in Victoria.
First Peoples have been caring for country for thousands of generations. The history of Europeans coming to Victoria 200 years ago and taking First Peoples’ land is one of wrongdoing and devastating loss.
But it is also a story First Peoples’ resistance, survival and ongoing connection to country.
On this page are some of the responses Yoorrook has received as part of its inquiry.
What you've told us about Land, sky and waters
What does country mean to you?
- Our country is our mother
- Our creation of our culture
- Our spirituality and cultural economy is dependent on country
Country means a lot to me it gives me a culturl spiritual indenity to land and values
Country is Home. We were moved off and forced to live up town, through the Assimilation Policy.
Everything
Home, Family, culture, pride, belonging
Country is a holistic concept to me. Land, sea, sky, water, air.
Home, connection to country, my history, my home
Everything / Culture / Elders / Stories / Future