Video09/04/24

Dignity for our ancestors

Content warning: The content of this video may be distressing At Yoorrook's land, sky and waters hearing, Distinguished Professor Marcia Langton discussed the disturbing trade in the remains of First Peoples and the ongoing challenges this practice created to identifying, repatriating and treating deceased people with the dignity and respect they deserve.

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