What's On? NAIDOC Week

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

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NITV

NAIDOC Week: SBS and NITV's epic 2022 line-up

NITV and SBS are celebrating NAIDOC Week 2022 across the network with coverage across its platforms, exploring this year's theme of, Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!
NITV

Justin Hodges' 'mind-blowing' journey to discover his family history

Appearing on 'Who Do You Think You Are?' the former NRL star's life-changing discoveries led to a spiritual awakening.
NITV

The law in language: Rarriwuy Hick's groundbreaking TV role

Despite over a decade in the entertainment industry, 'True Colours' is a career first for Yolngu woman Rarriwuy Hick who plays bilingual Arrernte detective Toni...
What's On

SBS & NITV new crime drama True Colours is a murder mystery like no other

A powerful collaboration between SBS and NITV, True Colours is a murder mystery that twists and turns between two laws to find a killer very close to home.
NITV

Trisha Morton-Thomas is back with biting satire on Australia's history

The all-star cast will poke fun at the establishment and challenge the status quo of the prevailing historical narrative of the country.

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NITV

7 historical moments where mob Got up, Stood up and Showed up

Reflecting on this year's NAIDOC theme — Get Up, Stand Up, Show Up — we reflect on some significant moments where our people have shifted history by fighting for their...
20 Jun 2022 - 5:23pm

Explainer: NAIDOC week

One of the major events on the nation's calendar. Kicking off on the first Sunday in July — here's everything you need to know about NAIDOC week, its themes, and...
food

How to support Indigenous communities through food

There are some simply amazing things happening in the Indigenous food sector, led by First Nations people. Come eat Australia, Australia!
OPINION

Stones prove the genius of our Old People

OPINION: Proof of our ancestors occupation can be found, scattered throughout the land. Many amateur collectors are now handing back ancient treasures, so the...
5 Jul 2021 - 11:08am

3 ways you can help in NAIDOC’s call to Heal Country

The environment is degrading before our eyes and although mob didn’t produce these problems, we suffer from them.

First Nations people doing remarkable things

Articles and features celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, history and culture. 

13 Jun 2022 - 1:23pm

First ever Aboriginal Supreme Court judge sworn in

Lincoln Crowley says "times have changed" after he was sworn in as Australia's first Indigenous Supreme Court judge at a ceremony in Brisbane.
NITV

The four-year-old proudly declaring her identity at daycare

The pre-schooler, who loves to attend Invasion Day marches every year, reads books by Aboriginal authors and curiously asks her mum about topics like colonisation.
NITV News

Yolŋu commentators gear up for Dreamtime at the G

A week after calling the local grand final in the island community of Galiwin'ku, two broadcasters will commentate the match between Richmond and Essendon in...
News

'Look at the woman I've become': Aboriginal entrepreneur on overcoming trauma

When Leticia Quince was 12 years old she was taken into out-of-home care along with her five siblings. She tells The Feed, how she reconnected with her Indigenous...
food

Why this proud Ualarai Barkandji woman educates others about bush food

Jody Orcher is a bushfood educator who wants to give Aboriginal communities and their connection to food the attention it deserves.
6 Jul 2021

The Tasmanian woman using Aboriginal knowledge to protect the world's national parks and oceans

Dr Emma Lee is the first Indigenous Australian to author guidelines for an advisory body to the UN. Here, she tells SBS News what it means to have passed on...
food

Arabella Douglas: Shining a light on the importance of local Indigenous cuisines

This social and sustainability sentinel believes that the future of Australian cuisine is understanding that bush foods are Indigenous to Country.

NAIDOC Week News

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

NITV News

From cadetships to coronations: The Perth pair crowned Mr and Miss NAIDOC

One of Perth's most prestigious awards expanded to crown Cohen Taylor as the first-ever Mr NAIDOC Perth, alongside his long-time friend and Miss NAIDOC, Nikki Trigwell.
NITV News

The Borroloola artist behind the bold 2022 NAIDOC poster

Capturing the essence of 'Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!' the Gudanji/Wakaja woman's artwork pulls powerful messages into focus.
NITV News

Australia Post adds First Nations Country options to satchels

It comes after community consultation revealed widespread support for the recognition of traditional place names.
Cycling

NAIDOC Week 2021: Bikes for Schools program having profound impact on Coonamble students

In celebration of NAIDOC Week 2021, SBS Cycling Central’s David McKenzie joined dual Paralympian Amanda Reid to find out how one impressive bike program has...
NITV News

NAIDOC Awards postponed again due to COVID

As greater restrictions are introduced in response to Sydney's outbreak organisers said the event was to be postponed.

NAIDOC Awards: Past Winners

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

NITV News

Meet the 2021 NAIDOC Awards Winners

It's finally here: take a look at this year's NAIDOC Award winners, celebrated for their achievements, hard work and dedication.
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.
News

'Our voices are rising': June Oscar named NAIDOC Person of the Year

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice commissioner Dr June Oscar has been honoured as the National NAIDOC Person of the Year.
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.
NAIDOC 2016

NAIDOC 2016: Professor Chris Sarra receives Person of the Year Award

Experiencing first-hand the challenges facing Indigenous students at school, Goreng Goreng man Professor Chris Sarra has been a champion of improving education...

Famous Faces

Inspiring and influential mob share their extraordinary stories 

21 Jun 2022 - 10:09am

'We still need more': Narelda Jacobs on the need for diversity on our screens

The Logies may be TV’s night of nights, but is it really reflecting who's watching?
NITV News

How culture helped Mitch Tambo stand up to online bullying

At a point of crisis in his life and on the advice of family, the singer-songwriter went back to Country and 'yarned it out'.
The Point

The Kid LAROI: From a South Sydney youth centre to the top of the US Billboard Charts

The 18-year-old Kamilaroi rap sensation opens up about his fears, family and giving back to mob in an interview with NITV’s The Point.
Living Black

Isaiah Firebrace: from humble beginnings, now a second shot at glory

Isaiah Firebrace has reached heights some can only dream of. But his early life was not without its struggles.
The Point

'Bloody tough': Brooke Blurton on life after The Bachelorette

Bachelorette Brooke Blurton says she felt silenced when she received online abuse after the show - and her relationship - ended.