Lucky Numbers: 2, 7, 9 Passion: To lead the way for others Life Pursuit: The thrill of the moment Vibration: Enthusiastic Ruling Planet: Mars What is the lucky number of Vicky? The lucky number associated with the name Vicky is 7. What is the history behind the name Victoria? Origin and meaning forms Victoria is […]
Category: Victoria
Did Queen Victoria Speak German Or English?
As a result of her political standing, Queen Victoria later spoke primarily English, though she also spoke fluent French, as well as some Italian and Latin. Although Victoria spoke English fluently, she nonetheless had a German accent, so two tutors were engaged to help her get rid of it. How well did Queen Victoria speak […]
How Many Wurundjeri Willam People Are Living In Victoria?
There are currently between 1000 and 1500 Wurundjeri wilam people living in Victoria. Many of the names in the City of Whittlesea were inspired by the Wurundjeri culture and traditions: Bundoora – Keelbundoora was a young boy present at the signing of the Batman Treaty. What area of Victoria do the Wurundjeri people call home? […]
How Many Aboriginal Language Groups Are There In Victoria?
11 language families. Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages (VACL) identifies 38 languages and 11 language families in Victoria. Many of the 38 languages are further divided according to clan groups and their traditional lands, while the 11 language families are grouped according to shared words, grammar and sounds. How many Aboriginal groups are there in […]
What Indigenous Territory Is Victoria Bc On?
The Esquimalt Nation has roughly 300 members. They are a Douglas Treaty nation with traditional territory extending throughout Greater Victoria and the San Juan Islands. What indigenous land is Victoria BC on? LkwungenThe southern tip of Vancouver Island (including Victoria and Langford), the San Juan, and the Gulf Islands are the traditional territories of the […]
What Will A Treaty Mean For Victoria?
What is Treaty in Victoria? Treaty is the embodiment of Aboriginal self-determination. Treaty provides a path to negotiate the transfer of power and resources for First Peoples to control matters which impact their lives. What will a treaty do for Australia? If done right, treaties allow Aboriginal people to run their own affairs, the NT […]
What Part Of Victoria Is The Kulin Nation In?
south central Victoria. The Kulin nation is an alliance of five Aboriginal nations in south central Victoria, Australia. Their collective territory extends around Port Phillip and Western Port, up into the Great Dividing Range and the Loddon and Goulburn River valleys. What area of Victoria are the Wurundjeri people from? Before European settlement, the Aboriginal […]
Is Victoria Bc On Treaty Land?
There were 14 treaties signed with aboriginal people around Victoria, Saanich, Sooke, Nanaimo and Port Hardy and covers approximately 927 square kilometres. Is Victoria BC on unceded land? We need to acknowledge that these lands – as is most of BC – are on unceded territories. Unceded means that these lands have been encroached upon, […]
Why Does Victoria Have A Bill Of Rights?
Attorney-General of Victoria Rob Hulls argued that a Bill of Rights would “strengthen our democracy and set out our rights in one accessible place.” After community consultation, including input from the Australian Human Rights Commission, the act was introduced and debated in Parliament on 2 May 2008. Why should Australia adopt a Bill of Rights? […]
How Long Did Victorians Wear Black?
Widows were expected to mourn for two years and were allowed to wear grey and lavender only in the last six months of ‘half-mourning’. Children in middle-class Victorian families were required to wear full black mourning clothes for one year after the death of a parent or sibling. Why did Victorians always wear black? To […]