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ACT’s first Aboriginal Resident Judge appointed

Louise Taylor, a long-time Canberra resident and ACT Magistrate, will be the first Aboriginal Resident Judge of the ACT Supreme Court.

More preschool sessions for Canberra Aboriginal children

From the start of 2024, the ACT Government will expand the number of sessions available at three of its five Koori Preschools.

What’s on in Ngunnawal Country during NAIDOC Week 2023

Yuma! CW has compiled a list of the best ways to celebrate NAIDOC Week, 2-9 July here in Ngunnawal Country.

The Voice to Parliament: Let’s work to get this done

At its heart, Reconciliation is about strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all Australians.

ANU holds roundtable for Indigenous water rights

First Nations Australians have access to more than half of Australia through native title and land rights, but to 0.2% of water allocations.

Become a member of the ACT Reconciliation Council

Vacancies are now open for members of the ACT Reconciliation Council. Both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people can apply.

Aboriginal elder ‘Aunty’ Agnes Shea OAM dies

“Aunty Agnes was an advocate for reconciliation, equality, and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples."

Chair appointed to Our Booris, Our Way committee

Indigenous advocate Natalie Brown has been appointed as the Chair of the Our Booris, Our Way Implementation Oversight Committee.

ACT grants for First Nations’ culture, learning, leadership

Apply now for the ACT’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural, Leadership and Scholarship Grants and the Reconciliation Day Grants.

Aboriginal people in the ACT can apply for free birth certificates in October

The Pathfinders National Aboriginal Birth Certificate program will hold three signup days in the ACT so Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders can apply for and receive their birth certificate. Children who were not...

New Commissioner for Indigenous children in the ACT

The ACT Government will introduce legislation to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Commissioner.

ACT place names will honour reconciliation

ACT public places will be no longer named after people famous in Australian colonisation if a Labor motion passes tomorrow.

Show Up! for NAIDOC Week with Aboriginal homewares

Aligning with this year’s NAIDOC Week theme, we’re highlighting the authentic talents of Aboriginal artists and designers. Getting behind, showing up for, and celebrating Aboriginal Australia is something we can do to amplify First Nations voices – and these exquisite homewares and art pieces speak for themselves.

Canberra’s Lydia Williams kicks goals with Bridging the Gap Foundation

Bridging the Gap Foundation has teamed up with Matilda’s goalkeeper, proud Noongar woman, and Canberra local Lydia Williams, aiming to assist the mounting Indigenous healthcare crisis in the Northern Territory

Indigenous Astronomy encourages young mob to reach for the stars

“Back when I was at high school and people were saying ‘physics is too hard,’ it was easy to listen because there was nobody like me that did physics,” says Master’s student...

Opinion: Mark Parton’s Aboriginal journey

Mark Parton MLA, Canberra Liberals member for Brindabella, shares his thoughts about his Aboriginal heritage on Reconciliation Day.

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