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.
“Our culture is ancient and our culture is strong, yet we still suffer the wrongs of the past. With tears on the landscape and scars on our heart, our truth needs to be told.”
Aunty Jill Gallagher, CEO of VACCHO
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?
Spirit & World for land
Everything, Heart, Soul, Life
Country is Home. We were moved off and forced to live up town, through the Assimilation Policy.
Living and sharing knowledge equaly
Country means my identity
Its who I am and where I’m from and belong.
Family, Friends, Aboriginal community.
Thanks you giving us pieces of land living Thanks …
I come from country!
I will go back to Country!
“Country is me“
Being on enjoying my land
News, Stories and Videos

A powerful year for Truth and Treaty

100 Years Ago – The legacy and closure of Coranderrk Station, 1924

“This premier, is a double dispossession”

Yoorrook Chair, Professor Eleanor Bourke AM opening statement

What Yoorrook heard about land, sky and waters

Jim Berg poem submission to Yoorrook Justice Commission
Other information

Land, Sky and Waters submissions

Land, Sky and Waters Videos
