Uncle Richard Frankland, a Gunditjmara advocate and singer, speaks about resistance, social challenges and opportunities for unity following his Elder-In-Residence oration for NITV.

Speaking with brevity, he advocates for reconcilliation in Australia: "We, as a nation, can unravel the cultural tapestry that we live with now, and weave it back together so it keeps all of us warm."

Uncle Richard outlines a series of 'essential challenges' for First Nation's people, and Australian's more broadly to face up to. Discussing mental health challenges, war memorialisation and cultural trauma programs, he advocates for hope and perseverance moving forward.