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We respect and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ancestors, Elders and families past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on these lands and waters and commit to building a just future together. meets and works on the stolen lands of the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung, Bunurong/

Boonwurrung peoples of the Kulin. We work to support First Nations cultures, justice, anti-racism and diversity. Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that this page may contain images, voices and names of deceased persons. articles posted on this site are intended to stimulate critical thinking and understanding of the issues which concern us. They do not necessarily represent the views of JAM!

Interfaith Prayer Vigil Date: Saturday, 22 AugustTime: 5:00 PMVenue: Quang Minh Buddhist TempleAddress: 9/1–3 Burke Stre...
20/08/2026

Interfaith Prayer Vigil
Date: Saturday, 22 August
Time: 5:00 PM
Venue: Quang Minh Buddhist Temple
Address: 9/1–3 Burke Street, Braybrook

20/08/2026
18/08/2026

"Appearing before the Senate inquiry into racism against Aboriginal people in Naarm, newly elected Assembly Co-Chair Djaran Murray-Jackson called on the Commonwealth to establish a federal truth-telling body, mirroring the Yoorrook Justice Commission in Victoria.

Mr Murray-Jackson — the Assembly's Reserved Seat holder representing Dja Dja Wurrung — said conversations with Mob across the state before Treaty was signed highlighted the need for truth-telling, with community members regularly arguing there could be "no treaty without truth".

Asked if there needed to be national truth-telling, Mr Murray-Jackson told the committee: "One hundred per cent."

"A truth-telling process, nationally and in every state, needs to happen," he said. "It's just about if the government is brave enough to take it on."

Read the full article at https://nit.com.au/06-08-2026/25794/australia-has-a-skeleton-in-its-closet-treaty-leaders-back-national-truth-telling

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The RotA keynote by award-winning writer Evelyn Araluen.4 Sept 26, 7:30pm - 9pmWheeler Centre, $25
18/08/2026

The Rot
A keynote by award-winning writer Evelyn Araluen.
4 Sept 26, 7:30pm - 9pm
Wheeler Centre, $25

For Blak & Bright Writers Festival, acclaimed poet and writer Evelyn Araluen brings together literature, criticism and cultural analysis to explore the myths that continue to shape Australia. Then, in conversation with Tiriki Onus, she considers what becomes possible when inherited narratives are ch...

Defend Treaty Sat, 22 Aug, 2pm - 4:30pm AESTHawthorn Arts Centre
18/08/2026

Defend Treaty
Sat, 22 Aug, 2pm - 4:30pm AEST
Hawthorn Arts Centre

Join First Nations peoples and allies to launch collective action to defend Treaty ahead of the Victorian election

13/08/2026

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