7am Part 1: The road to Yoorrook
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Jul 1, 2025 For the first time in Australia, First Nations stories are being documented through a groundbreaking truth-telling process. A respected elder shares his powerful testimony, shedding light on trauma and healing. The historical roots of the Yoorrook movement reveal the activism against colonial injustices. The journey of the Yoorrook Commission exposes the state's inadequate responses, while advocates stress the need for transformative change and education to achieve justice for Aboriginal communities. Truth-telling emerges as a crucial step towards reconciliation.
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Uncle Jack's Powerful Testimony
- Uncle Jack Charles' testimony to the Yoorrook Justice Commission shared his Stolen Generation experience and subsequent hardships.
- His journey ended positively as he discovered his father and reclaimed his identity before he passed away.
Yoorrook's Roots in Early Protests
- The story behind Yoorrook starts with early protests by Aboriginal people against colonial injustices in Victoria.
- These protests were among the earliest organized movements demanding land rights and citizenship recognition.
Truth-Telling Movement Emerges
- The modern treaty and truth-telling movement in Victoria crystallized in the 1970s with Aboriginal organizations.
- The First Peoples Assembly of Victoria called for the first formal truth-telling process in Australia, leading to Yoorrook.