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22.01.2022 Tune in to the truth-telling livestream event tonight at 5:30!
20.01.2022 In a historic milestone, the Victorian government will meet with the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria for the first time on Monday to officially begin treaty negotiations.
19.01.2022 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe has been part of our rhetoric for generations. It’s a statement that acknowledges our connection to the land over thousands of years and says that despite the challenges we’ve faced, our resilience, determination and connections will remain forever. While we can't get together as we usually would to celebrate #NAIDOCWeek and reflect on our movement towards justice and equality, there are a whole host of online events all week. Victorians can check out the main programme here: https://vicnaidoc.com.au/virtual-events-2020
18.01.2022 Congratulations to the Gunaikurnai people on the 10th anniversary of your Native Title Settlement Agreement. It's inspiring to see GLaWAC going from strength to strength as they continue to uphold their cultural identity and values, and care for the beautiful expanse of Gunaikurnai Country.
12.01.2022 Tune in to the Assembly's Truth-telling livestream discussion next Wednesday Nov 18th at 5:30pm. More information on the Assembly's successful call on the government to establish the Truth and Justice Commission including draft terms of reference and alternative ways to have your say can be found on the Assembly's website (see link in comments).
11.01.2022 Recent biodiscovery law reform in Queensland aims to increase benefit sharing with Traditional Owners and alignment with the Nagoya Protocol. Co-authors Margaret Raven and Daniel Robinson participated in virtual yarning circles which Federation facilitated as part of the ongoing development of the Native Foods and Botanicals strategy. Watch this space in Victoria. https://theconversation.com/australias-plants-and-animals-h
10.01.2022 Traditional Owners are concerned by some of the reporting and commentary around the serious and hurtful recent events on a beautiful part of Eastern Maar Country. Please read this important statement to learn more about this complex issue:
10.01.2022 Check out the sponsorship packages for the Indigenous Cultural Heritage Conference November 2020: The Victorian Registered Aboriginal Party Sponsorship Program;... The Youth Sponsorship Program; The Victorian Traditional Owner Sponsorship Program: www.ichc2020.com.au GLaWAC First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria First people of the Millewa Mallee Barengi Gadjin Land Council Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation Wathaurung Aboriginal Corporation trading as Wadawurrung Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation. Taungurung Land & Waters Council Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation Dja Dja Wurrung Country Dan Turnbull Rodney Carter See more
08.01.2022 We're hiring! The Digital Communications Officer will deliver the external communications needs of the Federation and First Nations Legal & Research Services. This is a broad-ranging creative design and editing role servicing two organisations that aim to embed Traditional Owner rights. The Digital Communications Officer role is a designated position established as a special measure under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Isla...nder people are eligible to apply for this position. More info on Key duties and how to apply on the link. please share to your networks. https://www.fvtoc.com.au/blog/job-dco
07.01.2022 Victoria recognises it’s finally time for the truth - as spotted in the latest Koori Mail:
06.01.2022 Round 1 of the $4.335m Nation-building Resource Pool is open for eligible Traditional Owner groups across Victoria. Flexible funding over 2 years is available for nation-building and treaty readiness projects and activities that are important to each group. To find out more including who to contact, closing dates and how to apply: https://www.fvtoc.com.au/resourcepool
02.01.2022 https://www.sbs.com.au//new-research-puts-date-murray-rive
