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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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.

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

“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...

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

In honour and recognition of National Reconciliation Week, we’re highlighting some incredible Aboriginal artists and designers’ homewares and artwork that would make beautiful additions to your home.

As National Reconciliation Week begins, the ACT Government encourages Canberrans to tackle the ongoing business of Reconciliation.

Clutching her kangaroo bone needle and Lomandra reeds proud Wiradjuri woman, Jessika Spencer, is keeping traditional weaving knowledge alive as she follows in her ancestors’ footsteps.