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yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton addresses the deceptive messaging and misconceptions around the 'treaty' in the colonial state of victoria.

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton has a yarn about the importance of caring for country and getting involved with efforts to conserve and protect local ecosystems.for more information:Basalt BuddiesFriends of Merri Creek

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton presents part 2 of interviews from the recent Blak Sovereign Movement conference at Camp Sovereignty, recorded by Manju.The guests on this episode include: Uncle Eric Fejo, Jade Kennedy

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton is joined by Mell Chun, audio producer and reporter for The Sunday Paper. They discuss Mell's work reporting on the Kanak resistance against French colonisation for the podcast series and article in The Sunday Paper Issue 4, both titled The Colonisation of Souls.

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton plays back interviews with attendees from the recent Blak Sovereign Movement conference at Camp Sovereignty, recorded by Manju.guests include Aunty Sue Haseldine, Dylan Coleman, Ghillar Michael Anderson and Natasha Wanganeen.

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton is joined by Matt & Tess from The Sunday Paper to discuss The Sunday Paper, Issue 4: The Pitfalls of Liberalism, which is due for publication in March, 2026. Pre-order of the upcoming issue is avaliable now via Slingshot Books.

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton shares a recording of a speech by Lidia Thorpe in parliament in regards to the Boorloo terrorist attack which occured on Invasion Day 2026, as well as a statement from a first hand account of the incident.

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton shares a historical context on the current state of racial terror and white supremacy in the United States, and looks at how these political norms of the US are reflected throughout the western empire, including so-called Australia.*Trigger warning: this episode features content that mentions sexual violence.

A terrorist attack is attempted against First Nations people in Boorloo. First Nations women and children physically assaulted by white Australian men in Canberra.A driver with an Australian flag on the car dashboard attempts to run over Aboriginal women and children on Kabi Kabi Country. Roaming groups of neo-nazis and white supremacists attack First Nations people and coloured migrants in so-called Melbourne. These events which took place on Invasion Day 2026 are but a glimpse into the violence and terrorism that First Nations people face daily across the continent. yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton provides analysis on how and why the settler population, colonial government & colonial media continue to undermine, downplay, and diminish violent acts against First Nations communities.

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton takes a look at why learning languages other than english is an integral aspect for decolonisation.

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton is joined by Cheif Na'moks head chief of the Tsayu (beaver clan) in the Wet’suwet’en Nation, and Gwii Lok’im Gibuu - a member of Wilp Spooku in the Gitxsau Nation in so-called British Columbia. They discuss the fight against the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project and Ksi Lisims LNG terminal, which have seen investments by Australian fossil-fuel company Woodside, and global Indigenous struggles against colonial resource extraction.Stop Woodside in “Canada”| an evening Chief Na’amoks and Gwii Lok’im will be taking place at Victorian Trades Hall on Thursday December 11 at 6:15pm. Entry is free.

yillamin host Kieran Stewart-Assheton provides a short analysis on Victorian colonial state government's "Apology to the First Peoples of Victoria"

On this special edition of yillamin, we bring together First Nations voices to explore what “Right Relations and Innovations” truly mean in the context of disability justice on this continent. Through grounded conversations, lived experience, and community-led insight, we look at how our people are reshaping support, care, and collective responsibility; while confronting the deep failures of colonial institutions that continue to harm our mob. Featuring contributions from grassroots organisers, community workers, and those building deadly alternatives like Blackfulla-led wellbeing and crisis-prevention programs, this broadcast centres strength, cultural knowledge, and the future we are creating together. Presented by Keiran Stewart-Assheton with guest Em Randall @yugaamgan.Transcript Here

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton is joined in the studio by Googatha elder Aunty Sue Haseldine, to discuss protecting Googatha Country from ongoing militarisation, colonisation, ecocide, including the more recent environmental and cultural threats by Southern Launch's missile testing project. Later in the episode they're also joined by Manju from the West Mallee Protection group supporting Aunty Sue's work.West Mallee Protection are hosting a fundraiser Friday 28 November at the Grace Darling Hotel. Tickets available via Humanitix.

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton provides a short analysis on the treaty bill that has recently passed through the colonial victorian parliament.

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton explains the vast differences between Aboriginal sovereignty and the false ideology of 'sovereign citizens' amongst the settler population in so-called Australia.

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton analyses the fascist practices and systems of the colonial government in so-called Australia.

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton is joined by Manju from West Mallee Protection group for an update on the campaign to protect Googatha Country, which faces constant environmental and cultural threats from Southern Launch's missile testing project.

Following the 2 year anniversary of the Al-Aqsa Flood, yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton takes a look at the liberal tendencies, hypocrisies and failures of the settler-colonial left in so-called Australia when it comes to support for the Palestinian struggle.

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton shares analysis on the frameworks of liberalism, explains why liberalism is the foundation of the colonial system, and provides examples of how liberal ideology manifests both politically and socially throughout daily life in so-called Australia.

Content warning: this episode mentions acts of violence, including state violence.  What defines violence? Why are violent acts of the colonial state not labeled as such? yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton takes a look at how we contextualise violence, and how we understand the nature of revolutionary self-defence.

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton takes a look at the ways deep sea mining is being used as a method of colonial extraction, dispossesion, erasure and expoloitation; the obliteration of ecosystems on the seabed floor; and how deep sea mining is a mechanism of greenwashing.

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton addresses and analyses the continual discourse occuring in support of the failed Yes campaign and policy of the voice to parliament. The episode features readouts of articles written by members of the Black Peoples Union.

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton takes a look at resistance struggles in West Asia, particularly in Iran, and shares a recent statement by the Black Peoples Union titled 'Empire is the Enemy Everywhere'.

Keiran Stewart-Assheton hosts the second of two yillamin episodes during 3CR Radiothon 2025. Keiran chats more about why it is important to donate to 3CR during Radiothon, and takes calls from supporters and listeners of the show.

Keiran Stewart-Assheton hosts the first of two yillamin episodes during 3CR Radiothon 2025. The episode takes a look at how 3CR is funded, why it is important to donate to 3CR during Radiothon, and features interviews and analysis from the past year of yillamin.

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton is joined by two Footscray residents to discuss the recent protest and vigil organised for Abdifatah Ahmed, who was shot and killed by Victoria Police on April 17, 2025.Topics include:- how liberalism arises in organising circles throughout Naarm and so-called Australia- the ways in which liberal NGOs and individuals proactively align with police and work with the state- the passive tactics and behaviours of liberal and settler-left activists - how identity politics and liberalism misinforms the activism of so-called progressives in the colony- the complacency of the liberal settler-left and their refusal to recognise Australia as a fascist colonial occupationGoFundMe mentioned in the episode: https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-abdifatah-ahmed-support-his-familys-fight

Topics from this episode:- what are the people who publicly advocated for the Yes campaign during the Voice to Parliament referendum doing to address First Nations struggles post-referendum?- why the settler-left would have supported a Voice To Parliment- how Zionists were heavily involved in the drafting of the Voice To Parliament-  how First Nations mob affirm and practice sovereignty and self-determination outside of the colonial occupation and government systems, while the colony obsesses over ballots and advisory boards- why western systems are incapable of managing the land or addressing the climate crisis due to Eurocentric agricultural and environmental models, ontologies, and epistemologies

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton provides further analysis on the notions and phenomenons that exist around electoralism, and the propaganda that exists to encourage people to participate in the settler democracy of so-called Australia.Topics from the episode:- why settler elections are not a forum for First Nations liberation- how representation within a colonisers' system is a trap- the manufactured illusion of choice in colonial democracy- why true power and First Nations autonomy does not come from the ballot, but from the land- how settler guilt is weaponised to coerce participation in colonial democracy- why settler politcal parties will never deliver First Nations justice- why First Nations governmental structures should be built and implemented as an alternative to colonial democracy

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton shares hypothetical methods and philisophical thoughts on how Boycott, Divestment and Sanction (BDS) campaigns and tactics could be applied to the electoral process in so-called Australia.Song mentioned during episode - Assimilate by Omar Musa feat. Tasman Keith

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton catches up with Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe and Manju to get a report back on the Sovereign Sounds fundraiser and what's been happening with Crime Scene Australia.

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton is joined by BPU associate members Sorcha, Ariel, and Alana to discuss trans issues, histories, and experiences within colonial systems, the recent Trans Day of Action, and the parallels between trans and First Nations struggles.

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton is joined in the studio by Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe. They provide tips on how to identify trustworthy voices and leadership in the First Nations struggle for liberation, and discuss Lidia Thorpe’s Genocide Bill.

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton addresses the prevalence of colonial chauvinism in the "progressive left" and the apartheid systems that continue throughout so-called Australia.Song mentioned at 7min 48secs: Horrorshow ft. Jimblah - Own Backyard

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton catches up with Manju to chat about the recent Rockhole Recovery Trip run by Aunty Sue Haseldine on Yellabinna and Yumbarra Reserves in so-called South Australia, and the ongoing environmental threats to Kokatha country.

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton takes a look at political campaigns for the upcoming federal election in so-called Australia, addresses the destructive impacts of nuclear energy and other non-renewable energy resources, and raises the questions we should be asking when approaching modern energy production and consumption.The song mentioned at the beginning of the episode is: Michael Kiwanuka - Hero

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton shares an analysis on electoral politics in so-called Australia. Talking points include:- why electoral politics only serves to reinforce the status quo of occupation- how we are driven further and further towards the far right with each election- how Labor isn't the "lesser evil" that it is portrayed as, but instead the "more effective evil"- some of the fear mongering tactics employed by normalisers- what you should be doing instead of picking your oppressor

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton provides an analysis on the presence of colonial monuments in so-called Australia, in reference to the statues of Australian Prime Ministers Paul Keating and Kevin Rudd in Ballarat which activists recently decapitated.Later in the episode (20m:17s), Keiran is joined by Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe where they continue discussions around colonial monuments, and chat about the book Keiran is currently writing.Article from Abolition Media referenced in episode: https://abolitionmedia.noblogs.org/16890/

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton has a chat with Allara and Jesse from Growing Food Justice about the First Nations Food Garden at Bundoora Park Farm.For more information go to www.growingfoodjustice.au

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton listens back to Paul Keating's 1992 Redfern Address to highlight the symbolic and tokenistic actions of Australian politicians and governments, when considering their material impacts on First Nations lives and conditions.

In the lead up to Invasion Day, yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton provides a history and analysis on the impacts of colonisation on First Nations people in so-called Australia, from 1770 to present.Links to stay up to date for Invasion Day events:Black Peoples Union - InstagramCrime Scene Australia - Instagram

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton speaks about the lack of tangible solidarity for First Nations people from the broader settler-left in so-called Australia; how Eurocentrisms, Racism and the Australian identity are embedded in many "progressive" attitudes; and the hindrance these aspects create for Indigenous liberation movements globally.

yillamin host Keiran Stewart-Assheton has a yarn with wiradyuri woman kate harriden to discuss her work on decolonising waterways and water management.Additional resources from the interview:Decoloyarns – Tools, stories and analyses for decolonizing environmental and social sciences in the academy.Originally aired on Bunjil's Fire on November 13, 2024