Learn more this NAIDOC Week

Learn and engage with the oldest continuing culture on the planet.

NITV

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

Australia is built on Aboriginal land and this continent is made up of many First Nations groups.
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7 historical moments where mob Got up, Stood up and Showed up

In line with this year's NAIDOC theme — we reflect on some significant moments where our people have shifted history by fighting for their communities.
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Explainer: Brief history of 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...
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Looking back: The NAIDOC awards, the themes and how they started

From 'Advance Australia Where?' to 'Because of her, we can!' NAIDOC themes have regularly been built on the power of the past.
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EXPLAINER: Day of Mourning, the birth of modern First Nations protest

150 years of resistance led to the first Day of Mourning in 1938. It was a momentous occasion, and it formed the basis for First Nations political movements that...
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...
THE CONVERSATION

Explainer: How Tasmania’s Aboriginal people reclaimed a language

The culture of Tasmanian Aboriginal people survives, in part, through the resurrection of a language, palawa kani.

National NAIDOC Awards

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

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Here's the incredible winners of the 2022 NAIDOC Awards

It's that time again! Take a look at this year's NAIDOC Award winners, celebrated for their achievements, hard work and dedication.
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The original Sapphire who says studying Aboriginal heroes can change the country

Aunty Lois Peeler, the 2022 NAIDOC Female Elder of the Year has a passion for education that goes back to her earliest days living with Blak royalty.
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This Nyul Nyul man makes incredible artworks you have to see from the sky

Escaping from the daily grind one day, Lowell Hunter took himself to the sea. Just two years on, his art practice has seen him win a NAIDOC Award.
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Ash Barty named NAIDOC Person of the Year

The Ngarigo woman recorded a video message after being told of her win, saying she can't wait to continue her contribution to children's education.
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'What a hoot': Uncle Jack Charles honoured with NAIDOC Male Elder of the year

Earlier this week the legendary actor revealed he was asked to prove his Aboriginality to the Victorian government. Tonight, he's been celebrated by his people.

SBS Food — Torres Strait at Home with Nornie Bero

A proud Torres Strait woman from Mer Island, owner of Melbourne's dine-in kitchen and catering company, Nornie Bero grew up immersed in the Indigenous culinary way of life. She shares recipes, insights and her personal stories.  

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Dive into Nornie Bero's childhood to learn about Torres Strait cuisine

Hunting and foraging gave chef Nornie Bero the foundation to start Indigenous hospitality business, Mabu Mabu.
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Nornie Bero's Pepperberry Bloody Mary

Nornie uses the brine from her Mabu Mabu in-house pickled karkalla for this recipe, but you can sub regular pickle or olive brine from what’s sitting around in...
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Nornie Bero's Pickled Octopus (arti)

Growing up I would walk on the reef in the mornings before school and get fresh caught octopus for pickling, and we'd eat fresh pickled octopus for breakfast.
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Nornie Bero's Childhood Snack: Pickled Tamarind

I was always missing confirmation classes so I could pick and pickle tamarinds and mangos in the church yards as a child, probably one of my first pickling...
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Nornie Bero's Wattleseed Damper with Golden Syrup Butter

"I call this the blak man's coffee scroll!"

NITV Radio — Noongar Wellbeing podcast

Wellbeing as we know it now has been constructed from a Western perspective, so what does the oldest continuing culture in the world have to say about methods of wellbeing?

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What does self care and wellbeing mean to First Nations Elders?

We live in a fast-paced world where self-care is glorified and commodified. But there isn’t one journey to wellbeing that works for everyone. Noongar people focus more...
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Koodah Cornwall on reigniting your inner fire

First Nations people have safely used fire for millennia in unity with the country. Fire is often viewed as something to fear, but it's also a life-giving force....
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Shaun Nannup on the importance of connection

Self-care usually treats the physical symptoms of a bigger underlying issue, such as exhaustion or burn out. But one area of self-care that is often overlooked is...
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Professor Len Collard on the magic of Wangka or talking

Communication can be an undervalued and underused tool in maintaining wellbeing. It can be rare to find a safe environment to speak openly with others, free of...
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Vivienne Hansen on Noongar Bush Tucker and medicine

Traditional foods or “bush tucker” have seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years. In this episode of Noongar Wellbeing, Ballardong and Whadjuk Elder and...

What's On? NAIDOC Week

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

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

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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!
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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.
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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...
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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.
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Here's your must watch selection on NITV for NAIDOC Week

A groundbreaking murder mystery, an all-Indigenous breakfast show, and a special investigation into art theft are just some highlights of an epic lineup.
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Who’s who in Central Australian drama ‘True Colours’

‘True Colours’ airs over four consecutive nights during NAIDOC Week, from Monday 4 to Thursday 7 July. Here’s who’s who in this gripping new Australian drama.
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What the critics are saying about groundbreaking drama 'True Colours'

Critics love the complex storytelling and top-notch performances in this new murder mystery from SBS and NITV.

NAIDOC Week News

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

NITV News

Senator Lidia Thorpe renews push for Day of Mourning on January 26

Ms Thorpe referenced the advocacy of William Cooper and urged for a designated Day of Mourning to commemorate the first, held in 1938.
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'Sport gives you a family': Aunty Niki's boxing program celebrated at Victorian NAIDOC

Marissa Williamson, the former Victorian NAIDOC Sportsperson handed her crown to Nikita Rotumah, who runs a boxing program just like the one that fostered a young...
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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.
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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...
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Wallabies to sing in Yugambeh to honour trailblazer Lloyd McDermott

The pioneering Rugby man and barrister, who passed away in 2019, is still being remembered.
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Australia Post adds First Nations Country options to satchels

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

First Nations people doing remarkable things

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

OPINION

At just 16, I became a cultural advisor to my elite private school

OPINION: These were very difficult times, feeling as though I was a monolith for Aboriginal people, writes Zoe Walters.
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SBS Voices: 'Literature as Resistance' with Dr Larissa Behrendt & Jazz Money

In this special NAIDOC edition of The New Writer's Room exploring 'Literature as Resistance', SBS Voices speaks to Dr Larissa Behrendt and Jazz Money.
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Aurukun portrait wins national photo prize

Palawa photographer Wayne Quilliam has won a $50,000 prize for his beautiful picture titled 'Silent Strength 2021'.
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.
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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...

Famous Faces

Inspiring and influential mob share their extraordinary stories 

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'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.
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'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.