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?
Having autonomy and self-determination to look after the land that looks after us.
Home, connection to country, my history, my home
Connection to the land
Bushwalk
It’s sacred + connection + belonging
I acknowledge the importance of country to Aboriginal people and as a non-Aboriginal person, I feel proud to be born in a country where we can still celebrate the oldest living cultures in the world.
Family, Friends, Aboriginal community.
Thanks you giving us pieces of land living Thanks …