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Telling stories of Voice, Treaty & Truth

Articles and features exploring politics, determination and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

OPINION

Women and children were at the heart of the protest that birthed NAIDOC

OPINION: The origins of NAIDOC Week sprang from the Aboriginal activism of the 1930s. The women and children present would later become the keepers of this rich history.
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Edoardo Crismani's mission to uncover his Wiradjuri and Italian roots

With a Wiradjuri mother and Italian father, Edoardo Crismani has spent the last few years digging deep to piece together the history of his ancestors, and where...
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The Blak matriarchy taught me resilience

It is Blak women that continue to show up where Mum could not. It was local Aboriginal women who rallied around Mum when she got sick.
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Hidden women of history: Isabel Flick, the tenacious campaigner who fought segregation in Australia

At a time when segregation in NSW was hardly blinked at, Isabel Flick stood up and campaigned against racism. Her courage was recognised in 1986 when she was...
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My nanna was stolen as a child and her trauma lives on in me

No matter how hard Nanna tried to scrape together money once she was grown, she never got to see her mother again. She lost her mother, country, culture, and...
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Val Flynn on Bla(c)k queerness in the Australian music industry

Val Flynn is ready to take on the "bro fest" of Australia's music scene.
News

Meet the Aboriginal doctor turning tragedy to triumph

Dr Vinka Barunga has lived through the statistics that reflect the struggles of her people, but has never let them define her potential.

NAIDOC Week News

All the latest news on Australia's biggest celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture from around the country. 

NITV News

‘Never forget me’: NAIDOC gives David Gulpilil lifetime achievement award

On a night celebrating excellence in Indigenous communities, it was revealed that the actor has officially retired and is suffering from lung cancer.
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NAIDOC community award winner declines honours due to event sponsor

A Waka Waka woman turns down a "Strong Sistas" Keeping Community Safe NAIDOC Week award after discovering the event sponsor was Serco - a company that operates...
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Ken Wyatt lays out strategy to bring an Indigenous voice to parliament

In a NAIDOC Week interview, the first Indigenous person appointed Minister for Indigenous Australians says the Coalition is committed to exploring steps towards a...
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The all-Indigenous firefighting crew breaking down barriers

For NSW's first Indigenous firefighting crew, being strong community role models means more than just fighting fires.
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Aboriginal fashion designer shares Dreamtime stories on world stage

Colleen Tighe Johnson says she harnesses the spirit of her ancestors through her work and is getting ready to launch her first commercial collection.
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'I'm proud to be black': Nicky Winmar's fight against racism immortalised

Nicky Winmar's fight against racism has been immortalised following the unveiling of a statue at Perth's Optus Stadium.
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The Indigenous LGBTIQ+ Australians celebrating NAIDOC Week Pride

Participants in Melbourne’s NAIDOC Week Pride Night say they want to show the next generation of people like them that a community is ready and waiting to accept...

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The history of NAIDOC Week and what 'voice, treaty, truth' means to Indigenous people

The need for Indigenous Australians to have an enhanced role in the country's decision-making is the theme underpinning NAIDOC Week 2019.
Always Was, Always Will Be

Do you know what Aboriginal land you're on today?

No matter where you are in Australia — make sure you know that it's on Aboriginal land ... and *what* Aboriginal land.
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Makarrata: The Aboriginal healing process we should all know about

In Aboriginal culture, healing after a conflict can only begin with a process of truth-telling. This is what Makarrata is about.
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5 ways to celebrate Indigenous cuisine and eat your way through NAIDOC Week

Want to sample delicious native foods and eat your way through NAIDOC Week this year? Here's just a taste of the many community events that will shine a spotlight...
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Explainer: What is NAIDOC Week?

A quick introduction to all things NAIDOC Week.

What's on the Black Box?: NAIDOC Week

SBS & NITV are showcasing powerful Indigenous stories throughout NAIDOC Week.

Tune in on-air or stream on SBS On Demand.

NAIDOC Week

NITV explores Voice, Treaty, Truth with powerful Indigenous films

Every night this week, NITV is showcasing rich Indigenous stories to celebrate NAIDOC week.
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Cheeky comedy 'Robbie Hood' premieres Friday 5 July on SBS On Demand

A mischievous and heart-warming digital comedy that brings life in the territory to the small screen, 'Robbie Hood' will premiere on SBS On Demand on Friday 5 July.
On TV

Here's where Ernie Dingo goes in the new season of his travel show

EPISODE GUIDE: Where would you most like to visit?
Documentary

The Song Keepers: A strong family of song

For one family, choral singing has been a way to connect through their shared love of singing.
On TV

How filmmaker Ben Strunin captured Djalu Gurruwiwi's legacy

Filmmaker Ben Strunin met Yolngu Elder Djalu Gurruwiwi in the most unlikely of places; London, England. Years later, they are ready to premiere their cinematic...

NAIDOC Award Winners 2019

Recognising the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for the work in their communities and excellence in their chosen field.

NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC 2019: David Gulpilil wins the Lifetime Achievement Award

"Never forget me", David Gulpili AM, born at Gurarlil in Arnhem Land, is distant from the mainstream and yet enormously popular and loved. He defines many of the films...
NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC 2019: Dean Duncan wins the Person of the Year Award

From rugby union to midwifery, and even the military, Dean Duncan has forged pathways for First Peoples in numerous areas.
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NAIDOC 2019: Elma Gada Kris is the Artist of the Year

Elma Gada Kris is a dancer, choreographer, actor, mentor and all-round, passionate champion for her people and culture.
NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC 2019: Professor Michael McDaniel wins Scholar of the Year

Professor Michael McDaniel may not have excelled at school, but once he passed his university enrollment via. an Indigenous bridging course, he fell in love with...
NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC 2019: Littlewell Working Group wins Caring for Country award

The Littlewell Working Group are a powerful group of people dedicated to preserving the country where their history, language and heritage is profoundly embedded.
NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC 2019: Shantelle Thompson wins Sportsperson of the Year

Known as the 'Barkindji Warrior', Shantelle Thompson redefines what it means to "fight like a girl".
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NAIDOC 2019: Ganur Maynard wins Apprentice of the Year

Young aspiring lawyer, Ganur Maynard would like to see the legal institution be used as a means of empowerment, rather than a tool of oppression.