Victoria’s state-wide body advocating for Traditional Owners groups’ rights and interests. This account was archived in December 2024 and is no longer posting.
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Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corps retweeted
ABORIGINAL and Torres Strait Islander people must lead a federal truth-telling process, an inquiry has been told.
To ensure its effectiveness, a truth-telling commission must have cultural authority, Federation of Victorian Traditional Owners chief executive Paul Paton says.
Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corps retweeted
TONIGHT 7PM on #TheMissionRRR - CEO of @FVTOC Paul Paton on the Victorian Liberal Party's plans to "streamline" cultural heritage approval processes. 102.7 FM in Naarm/Melbourne or rrr.org.au everywhere else. DO LISTEN - @3RRRFM
Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corps retweeted
Today we met with the Treaty Authority - the body that will oversee Treaty negotiations - to say 'We are ready.'
Here are some pictures from the special event.
You can read our declaration and more information about the process at:
firstpeoplesvic.org/news/we-…
Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corps retweeted
The 2024 VIC Women's Cultural Fire Workshop was hosted by Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation on Gunditjmara Country, returning Cultural Fire to Lake Condah for the first time in generations. This connected workshop participants to Country & culture.🔥✊🏿
Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corps retweeted
It's good to see Victorian Government ministers giving evidence at @yoorrookjc – but acknowledging harm without making amends means little.
Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corps retweeted
Counsel Assisting McAvoy: "Most of the [#renewable] projects are done on private lands?"
Paul Paton: "Correct."
Counsel Assisting: "And the proponents chose not to speak to #TraditionalOwners?"
Paul Paton: "They are not required to speak to Traditional Owners."
#Victoria #truth
Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corps retweeted
Tonight’s Quill for Excellence in Indigenous Affairs Reporting by @FVTOC goes to @4corners and @abcnews’ @bridgeyb, @fryer_brooke, Suzanne Dredge and Stephanie Zillman for ‘How Many More?’.
Find out why here: youtu.be/6EAwtmkr8ts #MPCQuills
Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corps retweeted
Barpa takes out the Indigenous Business of the year award at the @NswIcc infrastructure awards.
Due recognition of the deadly work all our staff put in to achieve Indigenous excellence in construction!
@FVTOC
Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corps retweeted
Procurement policy helps grow business, improves employment opportunities and supports wellbeing for Indigenous Peoples.
Join our Procurement Symposium on 24 October to discuss what makes good policy and what doesn't.
Details at bitly.ws/uGvh
Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corps retweeted
Day two of our crews supporting Djaara #CulturalBurning east of #Dingee is progressing well. We will be onsite until the fireground is safe. More info at: vic.gov.au/plannedburns #FFMVic
Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corps retweeted
This #NAIDOCWeek we’re acknowledging First Nations people who care for Country. Tammy Gilson, a proud Wadawurrung woman, is one of those people. Tammy is a partnerships coordinator and heritage specialist at @DELWP_Vic and gets women involved in Cultural burning on Country.
Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corps retweeted
RACISM has no place on WOTJOBALUK COUNTRY.
Read our official comment about the recent racist graffiti attack via our link
#wotjobalukcountry
#racism
Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corps retweeted
POSITIONS VACANT. Help us achieve Victoria's largest land transfer to #traditionalowners. App close July 3. #nedscornerstation #nrmjobs #reconciliation trustfornature.org.au/about-…
ALT Group of five people standing on Neds Corner
Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corps retweeted
The Victorian Traditional Owner Cultural Landscapes Strategy, the first of its kind in Australia, was officially launched online today @FVTOC
Please click here for our media release: taungurung.com.au/cultural-l…
Full Strategy:
fvtoc.com.au/cultural-landsc…
Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corps retweeted
The Yoo-rrook Justice Commission is recruiting for a Strategic Policy and Research Director to play a key role in the effective operation of the Commission and support the achievement of @yoorrookjc's truth-telling objectives. Applications close 29 July. ethicaljobs.com.au/members/d…
Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corps retweeted
Expressions of Interest close at 5pm on Thursday 22 July for our Yoo-rrook Justice Commission Expert Advisory Committee.
Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corps retweeted
Earlier this week, Bagungga Garden at Mansfield Secondary College was officially opened with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony #taungurung
Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corps retweeted
When Elders speak, we listen. Elders across Victoria will help design the structure & role of a permanent “Elders Voice” to inform & guide the Assembly’s work. It’s their knowledge, wisdom & resilience that got us here today on the journey towards Treaty firstpeoplesvic.org/media/me…
Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corps retweeted
Thanks to everyone who has enrolled to be part of the journey to Treaty. Our electoral roll is exactly that – ours. It’s made by Aboriginal people, for Aboriginal people & is completely independent of government. If you’re community – enrol now. Info here firstpeoplesvic.org/news/ass…