Social media is helping more young people in Victoria become politically active about Aboriginal and indigenous affairs.
Hundreds of people marched to Melbourne's Federation Square on Friday as part of NAIDOC week, with this year's Victorian patron Robert Thorpe describing it as one of the best gatherings he has seen.
"It's great to see all our colours flying around on this special day and week for our people," he told the crowd.
Yorta Yorta woman Pauline Whyman said social media is increasingly helping young people become more aware about issues affecting indigenous communities.
"There's been a new injection of younger people who have a lot of political awareness," she told AAP.
"We've always talked about recognition but social media is a tool that lets us talk to more people, and lets more people talk to us."
Mr Thorpe said there needs to be a treaty between the Australian government and indigenous people.
Without it, Australia won't be able to resolve fundamental issues affecting Aboriginal people and historical misconceptions that fail to recognise indigenous history.
"We don't accept our position in this country," Mr Thorpe said.
"This war hasn't ended, that's why this talk of treaty is so important."
