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Latest news: Indigenous

Katrina Fanning runs support programs for Indigenous businesses

Local Newstime Media -
Former ACT Australian of the Year Katrina Fanning's Coolamon Advisors will run government support programs for Indigenous businesses.

Local jeweller combines Aboriginal art with luxury jewellery

Fashion Anja de Rozario -
Tucked away in a residential village in Harrison is the studio of one of the few Indigenous handmade manufacturing jewellers in the country. Thomas Coen, 29, moved to Canberra for love. However, his...

Cooleman Court Indigenous Wall Art Mural

Local Newstime Media -
In the lead up to the 2022 NAIDOC Week celebrations, Cooleman Court was very privileged to have a beautiful Indigenous wall art mural installed.

National Museum gifted iconic $1.2 million Indigenous artwork

Entertainment Denholm Samaras -
The National Museum of Australia today unveiled new artwork, Jabanunga aka Goorialla (The Rainbow Serpent), by Rover Thomas.

Royal Commission needed for Indigenous disadvantage

Local Newstime Media -
Julie Tongs has called for a Royal Commission into Indigenous disadvantage in the ACT, following a report on Indigenous over-incarceration.

Indigenous protesters at tent embassy mark ‘Invasion Day’

Local AAP -
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

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

Apply for Reconciliation Day 2022 community grants

Local Newstime Media -
The ACT Government has launched its annual Reconciliation Day Grants program to celebrate Indigenous people, culture, and history.

WWTA: Indigenous & Filipina artists show their stuff

Health & Wellbeing Anja de Rozario -
Aboriginal artist collabs with Specsavers for Indigenous eye health Specsavers Canberra is selling limited-edition glasses and sunglasses featuring the artwork of contemporary Aboriginal artist and Yuin woman, Rheanna Lotter. $25 from each...

Zachary Rolfe murder case hinges on ‘good faith’

Local AAP -
Whether a police officer can argue he acted in "good faith" in the alleged murder of an Indigenous man is at the heart of a legal showdown in Australia's highest court.

Turnbull says Morrison let down Indigenous in jab rollout

COVID-19 AAP -
Malcolm Turnbull has accused the Morrison government of letting down Indigenous people in the vaccine rollout.

NSW government not consulting Indigenous health

National AAP -
Elders and health leaders say the NSW government has failed to adequately consult and coordinate with Indigenous medical services to help protect communities.

Indigenous Literacy Day promotes First Nations authors

National Newstime Media -
For National Indigenous Literacy Day today, 1 September, the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) are proudly presenting a celebration of stories and language showing unique insight into the richness of our First Nations...

Killings of Amazon activists increasing

News AAP -
An Indigenous activist was killed on average every other day in the Amazon region in 2020, according to research from Catholic aid group Adveniat.

Murder-accused cop to stand trial in weeks

National AAP -
A Northern Territory policeman's long-awaited trial for allegedly murdering an Indigenous man during an outback arrest has been postponed due to COVID-19.

National Museum’s new exhibition celebrates Yidaki

Entertainment Denholm Samaras -
The National Museum’s new exhibition is a physical and aural exploration of the yidaki that breaks convention from a typical museum display.
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