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Take 5 with Anita Heiss, author and Aboriginal rights advocate

This Tuesday, 26 April, internationally recognised author and advocate for Aboriginal rights, Anita Heiss will attend a Meet the Author event at ANU’s Kambri’s Culture Centre.

Allira Potter is decolonising International Women’s Day

Proud Yorta-Yorta woman, Allira Potter is ‘Wild & Witchy’, and is aiming to use her platform to decolonise this International Women's Day.

New ‘safe and secure’ housing project for Indigenous elders

'Ningulangu’ is now officially open and ready to house Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders, providing safe and secure housing.

Indigenous protesters at tent embassy mark ‘Invasion Day’

As the Aboriginal tent embassy marks 50 years of advocacy for Indigenous rights, protesters are gearing up to commemorate Invasion Day.

Indigenous advocates welcome freed Aboriginal flag

The Aboriginal flag is now owned by the federal government and freed for public use after a $20 million copyright transfer deal was finalised.

A history of Australia’s national day

As Australia's national day approaches this year, it’s important to understand the reasoning and history behind the division over 26 January.

Cultural precinct to be built in Canberra

A new multi-million dollar Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural precinct is set to be established in the heart of Canberra.

Vital Signs: Aboriginal disadvantage ‘a tragedy’

Most Canberrans embrace cultural diversity, but Aboriginal people are still disadvantaged, according to the Vital Signs report.

ACT’s Indigenous population hit hard by COVID-19 outbreak

The ACT Government is working with community partners to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the COVID-19 outbreak.

Half of Indigenous Australians fully vaccinated

Half of Indigenous Australians aged 16 and older are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as Aboriginal leaders seek an urgent prime ministerial meeting about failings in the rollout.

Aboriginal artists on Ngunnawal country: Leah Brideson

Aboriginal artists across Ngunnawal country use their paintings to reflect their own personal culture, identity, and healing journeys, while teaching all people to embrace the traditional owners. In this series, we...

Aboriginal artists on Ngunnawal country: Kristie Peters

Aboriginal artists across Ngunnawal country use their artwork to reflect their own personal culture, identity, and healing journeys, while shining a light on reconciliation for all Australians. In this series, we speak...

Aboriginal artists on Ngunnawal country: Eddie Longford

Aboriginal artists across Ngunnawal country use their paintings to reflect their own personal culture, identity, and healing journeys, while teaching all people to embrace Australia's traditional owners. In this series, we speak...

Aboriginal artists on Ngunnawal country: Sarah Richards

Aboriginal artists across Ngunnawal country use their paintings to reflect their own personal culture, identity, and healing journeys, while teaching all Australians to embrace the traditional owners of our land. In this...

Aboriginal artists on Ngunnawal country: Richie Allan

Aboriginal artists across Ngunnawal country use their paintings to reflect their own personal culture, identity, and healing journeys, while teaching all people to embrace the traditional owners. In this series, we speak...

Barton Highway duplication could destroy Aboriginal cultural heritage trees

The Barton Highway duplication could ruin culturally significant sites, endangered trees, and habitat for sugar gliders, advocates say.

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