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.
Land, Sky, Waters: Gunditjmara resistance
In south western Victoria is Budj Bim where Gunditjmara people lived for thousands of generations.
The birth of colonisation
In 1834, the Henty’s took Gunditjmara land to establish the first permanent colonial settlement in Victoria
Land, Sky & Waters Hearings | Opening Ceremonial Hearing | 25 March 2024
The Commissioners heard from traditional owners and elders in Gunditjmara country at Budj Bim, Convincing Ground massacre site and Portland monuments.