Many Aboriginal people use the word “deadly” to mean awesome, strong, brilliant. Hearing each other is one of the many steps along the Path to Treaty.
Victoria is proud to be on the path to negotiating the nation’s first treaty with Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Victorians. This is a significant moment in time and a chance to build new relationships and forge a new, shared future for Victoria.
Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Victorians have long called for treaty and have made it clear there can be no self-determination without treaty.
Treaty will formally recognise and celebrate Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Victorians' unique status, rights and cultures.
Treaty will benefit all Victorians by fostering shared pride in Aboriginal cultures and helping to heal the wounds of the past.
And the many deadly stories of Aboriginal history and cultures are part of our collective identity as Victorians.
Explore the Deadly & Proud Stories
Explore the Deadly & Proud Stories
Deadly & Proud
The Path to Treaty (TREATY)
Department of Premier and Cabinet
State Government of Victoria
Address: GPO Box 4912, Melbourne Victoria 3001
Tel:1300 366 356
Website: https://deadlyandproud.vic.gov.au