Victorian Traditional Owners Trust - Taungurung Clans Aboriginal Corporation
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The Victorian Traditional Owners Trust - Taungurung Clans Aboriginal Corporation is a nonprofit organization serving the interests of the Taungurung people, traditional owners of a significant area of central Victoria, Australia. The Trust operates under a Trust Deed to manage and hold settlement funds and distribute annual payments to the beneficiary Aboriginal Corporation representing the Taungurung Clans[1][3].
Background
The Taungurung people comprise a group of fifteen clans traditionally inhabiting territory encompassing the upper reaches of the Goulburn River and its tributaries north of the Dividing Range, extending west from the Campaspe River to Kilmore, east to Mount Beauty, and from Benalla south to the top of the Great Dividing Range[2][4]. This region is within the central part of Victoria, Australia.
The Taungurung have maintained a hunter-gatherer lifestyle historically, migrating seasonally across their lands according to natural cycles of weather and food availability. They share cultural, linguistic, ceremonial, and kinship ties with neighboring tribes, forming part of the Kulin Nation, an alliance that includes the Woiwurrung, Boonwurrung, Wathaurung, and Djadjawurrung peoples[2][4].
Cultural Significance and Governance
The Taungurung people adhere to a complex societal structure based on kinship systems, laws, polities, and spiritual beliefs deeply tied to their Country. They are guided by Bunjil, the Wedge-tailed Eagle, their creator figure, whose laws govern their relationship with the land, its tangible elements, and intangible heritage[4].
The Goulburn River holds particular cultural and spiritual importance for the Taungurung, symbolizing a profound connection to their ancestral lands and waters. Despite historical challenges including displacement and disruption caused by European settlement, Taungurung people have persevered in protecting their Country, culture, and community bonds[4][5].
Role of the Victorian Traditional Owners Trust
Established to administer settlement funds in accordance with agreements under the Victorian Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010, the Victorian Traditional Owners Trust manages resources on behalf of the Taungurung Clans Aboriginal Corporation. The Trust’s purpose includes financial stewardship to support the cultural, social, and economic sustainability of the Taungurung people[1][3].
Through the Trust, the Taungurung continue to assert their rights and responsibilities as custodians of their ancestral lands, ensuring ongoing care for Country and the preservation of cultural heritage. This institutional arrangement reinforces their status as formally recognized Traditional Owners within Victoria[5].
The Victorian Traditional Owners Trust - Taungurung Clans Aboriginal Corporation exemplifies an enduring commitment to upholding indigenous identity, governance, and connection to Country within the framework of contemporary legal and economic structures in Australia.
[1] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/a33179e7-8270-e911-a97e-000d3ad06f2d [2] https://taungurung.com.au/culture-2/ [3] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/a33179e7-8270-e911-a97e-000d3ad06f2d/documents/73107dc3-f5ad-ef11-b8e8-6045bde67f79 [4] https://www.firstpeoplesrelations.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-12/Fact-sheet-7-Taungurung-Traditional-Owner-group.pdf [5] https://www.gbcma.vic.gov.au/downloads/Traditional_Owners/Taungurung_CountryPlan_WEB.pdf
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So inspiring to see the recognition of Aboriginal land rights and the positive steps being taken towards reconciliation! Let's continue to support our traditional owners! 🌿❤️detail |
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I'm thrilled to witness the empowerment of the Taungurung Clans and other Victorian Traditional Owner Groups through these settlements. Together, we can make a meaningful difference! 🙌🏼✨detail |
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What challenges do Traditional Owner Groups face in negotiating out-of-court settlements with the Victorian Government, and how can these be addressed?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
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How can the Victorian Traditional Owners Trust effectively manage and allocate settlement funds to support community development and cultural preservation initiatives among the Taungurung clans?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
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Victorian Traditional Owners Settlements Following the historic judgement in favour of Australias original inhabitants in the Mabo case before the Australian High Court in 1992 and the passing of enabling legislation the Commonwealth Native Title Act 1993 there has been substantial and drawnout litigation to establish individual native title claims in many parts of Australia. The Government of Victoria sought to facilitate a faster resolution of native title claims in Victoria through its Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010. That Act offers an alternative to costly litigation under the Commonwealths regime by empowering Victorian Traditional Owner Groups to negotiate outofCourt settlements directly with the Victorian Government. This policy supported by both ALP and LiberalNational Coalition governments had its first success with the signing of a Recognition and Settlement Agreement between the State of Victoria and the Gunaikurnai People based in Gippsland in Victorias east in October 2010.
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