ABOUT

“Returning Our Ancestors” documents the journey to repatriate the bones of Aboriginal ancestors from museums back to country. We are honoured to be screening this event at Radius. The Office of the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council produced this important documentary, the screening will start at 6pm followed by a Q&A with Cultural experts. Light refreshments included. Free event, bookings required to help with seating and catering.

+ Doors Open: 5.30 pm

+ Film Starts: 6.00 pm

+ Panel Q&A: 6.40 pm

+ Night Ends: 7.30 pm

WHEN
Thursday 29th May 2025

TIME

5.30 - 7.30 pm

COST

FREE

ABOUT RADIUS CINEMA

The screening is at Radius which isn’t a pro cinema but we have a great projector / screen & sound system. Seating is a first in basis, we have a variety of chairs but if you need something specific reach out and we will try and accommodate your needs or even better bring your own if you like! There is wheel chair access, let us know if you are bringing one so we can make a clear pathway and space. There will also be bean bags up front and stools up back. We cap screenings to 40 people to make sure everyone is comfortable and can see.

BYO

Feel free to bring along Soft Drinks / Snacks / Pop-Corn etc.

We will have the kettle on for FREE tea / coffee.

No BYO Alcohol please.

ABOUT THE DOCUMENTARY

Aboriginal Peoples’ burial places have been desecrated in the name of curiosity, science and research. Ancestors were stolen from their land, where they had been placed with care and ceremony, to be housed in metal boxes as specimens or ornaments of curiosity by individuals, families and institutions.

The 1980s saw Aboriginal Ancestors start to return to rest on Country. But the journey is by no means complete and there are many more of our Ancestors still to come home. We can all walk together and help in this essential work.