
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 | 166 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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In this episode of VAN Talks, Sheree Lowe explains the difference between a kinship carer and a traditional foster carer in the Western system. She also gives some great examples of how to embed Indigenous culture in children's live... more
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In this episode, Uncle Charles yarns with former Victorian Multicultural Commissioner, Shankar Karsynathan.
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Uncle Andrew Gardiner and Dale Wandin from Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung speak to VAN about the Traditional Owner group's entry onto the Treaty Authority's register.
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We catch up with historian Peter Bakker and explore the truth of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in military service. Listen in to this discussion on how the Australian military provided a rare space of racal equality where... 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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VAN Talks spans issues important to Aboriginal Victoria, with heavy emphasis on Voice, Treaty, Truth, and local Indigenous affairs. Episodes frequently center on governance, treaty progress, First Nations media, education access for Aboriginal students, and culturally safe healthcare and services. Noteworthy is the consistent focus on self-determination, community engagement, and practical policy discussions involving Treaty authorities, traditional owner groups, and local governments, often featuring high-profile Indigenous leaders and advocates. The show seems well-suited for listeners seeking informed, community-rooted perspectives on Victoria's Aboriginal governance, culture, and policy landscape, as well as for potential guests and spo... more
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