
Heading back to our roots and building on the work we undertook in the leadup to the 2023 Referendum, Victorian Aboriginal News (VAN) Talks focuses on the positivity that is Aboriginal Victoria. Covering everything from Voice, Treaty and Truth and Reconciliation through to Aboriginal businesses and Traditional Owner initiatives, the VAN Talks podcast is the only podcast that travels across the Sta... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 145 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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As ex-Yoorrook Commissioner Travis Lovett works on his next Walk for Truth - this time at a national level - he joins VAN's Charles Pakana to discuss the need for this, as well as how ordinary Australians can join in and support this ... more
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Just three days before her resignation from Cabinet comes into effect, the Minister for Treaty and First Nations, Natalie Hutchins MP, speaks with VAN's Charles Pakana about her experiences holding that portfolio during what can argua... more
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Increasingly - and fortunately - a new age of "digital" story-telling professionals are emerging to ensure stories are protected from the ravages of time. VAN catches up with one such story-teller, Yorta Yorta and Woi-wurrung man Mark... more
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As the need and demand for critical minerals increases, we catch up with the CEO of the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owners Cooperation, Kaley Nicholson, about the state government dragging its heels on reaching agreements with... more
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Have been listening to these episodes back to back. This podcast is a gem.
Uncle Charles is not only a badass MC - who keeps an event running to time like nobody’s business while also keeping the audience engaged and sometimes laughing - he is a superb interviewer.
The space he has created on VAN Talks, into which he invites diverse voices in to yarn, tell stories and share, is SO valuable and SO needed for us non-indigenous activists for justice.
I’m learning so much and loving every minute. Thank you Uncle Charles, please keep doing what you do. We appreciate you.... more
Uncle Charles’ is skilful and curious as an interviewer. I learn a lot every episode and look forward to each new one.
Charles Pakana delivers an incredible podcast - a must listen for all non-Aboriginal people who are curious and interested to expand their knowledge of local Indigenous perspectives and experiences. Absolutely love it!! Thank you for making this podcast so accessible for everyone. 🙏
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This show explores the richness and diversity of Aboriginal Victoria through insightful interviews and engaging discussions surrounding contemporary issues faced by Indigenous communities. It covers pressing topics such as the Voice to Parliament, the Treaty process, and the importance of truth and reconciliation. Guests often include community leaders and experts discussing both historical contexts and modern initiatives aimed at empowering Aboriginal voices and perspectives. The series aims to educate listeners on the vitality and resilience of Aboriginal culture while fostering understanding among wider audiences, making it a distinct platform for storytelling and advocacy in the realm of Indigenous affairs.
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Recent guests on VAN Talks Podcast include:
1. Tahlia Azaria
2. Aunty Lisa Briggs
3. Nic Radoll
4. Wally Tallis
5. Kupa Teao
6. Talia Elliott
7. Jidah Clark
8. Kaley Nicholson
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