Yoorrook commissioners heard a historic apology from Craig Sandy, Surveyor-General of Victoria at today’s land, sky and waters hearing.
One of the most significant land rights cases in Victoria’s history – Onus vs. Alcoa
Gunditjmara Elder Aunty Sandra Onus explains why she and Aunty Christina Frankland took on Alcoa to prevent them from damaging cultural sites located on the proposed site of a smelter in Portland.
The Henty legacy
Watch Suzannah Henty, a sixth generation descendant of some of Victoria’s first colonisers, speak about what she wants to see happen next.
Aunty Jill Gallagher speaks truth
“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.”
Dignity for our ancestors
At Yoorrook’s land, sky and waters hearing, Distinguished Professor Marcia Langton discussed the disturbing trade in the remains of First Peoples and the ongoing challenges this practice created to identifying, repatriating and treating deceased people with the dignity and respect they deserve.
Victoria’s history of violence
It’s time to talk about Victoria’s history of violence. Watch Dr Bill Pascoe speak about the scale and impact of massacres perpetrated against First Peoples.
Why is language revitalisation essential?
Watch Dr. Vicki Couzens explains at Yoorrook’s Land, Sky & Water hearings. Dr Couzens is Senior Knowledge Holder for Possum Skin Cloak Story and Gunditjmara Mother Tongue.
