The Mission

Wardaman, Luritja, Warramunga and Wagadagam man, and CEO of First Nations Media Australia, Dennis Stokes talks about the ‘Above and Beyond Broadcasting’ report, which explores First Nations media during the pandemic; and Founder and Managing Director of the ‘Strong Brother Strong Sister’ Foundation, Yorta Yorta man Cormach Evans, talks about the suicide crisis amongst the Indigenous population in Victoria. With presenter Daniel James.

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CEO of the Elizabeth Morgan House Aboriginal Women's Service Inc (EMHAWS), Kellyanne Andy talks about the work of her organization, particularly amidst the pandemic. Kellyanne also touches on the number of Aboriginal people experiencing domestic violence, as well as incarceration rates of young people, and how this is reflected in the EMHAWS; and Nira illim bulluk man of the Taungurung Nation and Co-Chair of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria, Marcus Stewart talks about the Raise the Age campaign and how this affects the work done to negotiate treaty. With presenter Daniel James.

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Author and public Historian, Stephen Gapps talks about his new book ‘Gudyarra: The First Wiradyuri War of Resistance - The Bathurst War, 1822–1824’. The book traces the co-ordinated resistance warfare by the Wiradyuri under the leadership of Windradyne, and others such as Blucher and Jingler, that occurred in a vast area across the central west of New South Wales; and Gunai/Kurnai woman, and author Veronica Gorrie talks about her book ‘Black and Blue: A Memoir of Racism and Resilience’. The book tells the story of an Aboriginal woman who worked as a police officer and fought for justice both within and beyond the Australian police force. With presenter Daniel James.

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Gooreng Gooreng man, and outgoing Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People, Justin Mohamed reflects on his former role and experiences as Commissioner; and Mutti Mutti man, member of the stolen generation, singer-songwriter, activist, and 3CR broadcaster Kutcha Edwards talks about issues facing First Nations people, including high incarceration rates, and 20 years of Beyond The Bars, 3CR's prison broadcast show. With presenter Daniel James.

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Yorta Yorta man and Chairperson of the First Nations Foundation, Ian Hamm talks about a range of issues affecting Aboriginal communities. Ian talks about the Black Lives Matter movement, and the importance of technology as a driver to showcase the issues that exist systemically within Australia. He also discusses Australia's deeply flawed justice system and how the system needs to be addressed. With presenter Daniel James.

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Wiradjuri and Noongar woman, and Statewide Community Justice Program Leader for the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS), Lee-Anne Carter, talks about the ‘Raise the Age’ campaign, which aims to increase the Australian age of criminal responsibility; and Gunnai and Monaro man, and CEO of the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations, Paul Paton, talks about the environmental and cultural significance of the Murray-Darling basin. With presenter Daniel James.

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Chelsea Watego, Munanjahli and South Sea Islander woman born and raised on Yuggera country, and Professor of Indigenous Health at Queensland University of Technology, talks about her collection of essays ‘Another Day in the Colony’. The book exposes the ongoing colonial violence experienced by First Nations people, and has been deemed ground-breaking – and a call to arms. With presenter Daniel James.

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Bain Attwood, Professor of History at Monash University, discusses his book on Aboriginal activist and Yorta Yorta man, William Cooper. The book titled ‘William Cooper: An Aboriginal Life Story’, is a tribute to the work and life of the extraordinary activist; and Yessie Mosby, Ta Zenadh Kes Masig man, living in the Kulkalgal tribe area in the Central Torres Strait Islands, talks about being a claimant in the human rights complaint to the United Nations over climate change. With presenter Daniel James.

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Shaun Burgoyne talks about his career in the AFL, as well as his new book ‘Silk: Football, Family, Respect’; and Wergaia/Wamba Wamba woman and Chair of the Yoo-rrook Justice Commission, Professor Eleanor Bourke, talks about the Commission’s strategic priorities which will guide its task of investigating ongoing injustices faced by First Nations people. With presenter Daniel James.

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Kuku Yulanji and Mualgal woman, and Chairperson of the Wet Tropics Management Authority, Chrissy Grant, talks about the recent regaining of ownership of the Daintree Tropical Rainforest by its rightful owners, the Kuku Yulanji people; and Gunditjmara woman and CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) talks about the vaccination rates in the Aboriginal community. With presenter Daniel James.

Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission