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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. 

13 Nov 2020

How Welcome to Country rituals are changing to make all Australians take note

From sports matches to Zoom meetings, it's become standard practice to begin events with a Welcome to Country or Acknowledgment of Country. But some are doing things a...
13 Nov 2020

Jada Whyman lived in a tent to make it as a footballer. But it shouldn't be so hard

Sydney FC's new signing Jada Whyman is sharing her story as part of a campaign to help more Indigenous footballers to be able to make it in the sport.
13 Nov 2020

You can now hear 50 everyday words spoken in Indigenous languages from across Australia

A new online resource is educating Australians about how to communicate using Indigenous words in the hopes of maintaining the languages.
13 Nov 2020

Meet Queensland's first all-women Aboriginal ranger crew

Using traditional and modern knowledge, rangers in Far North Queensland are conducting controlled fires to protect their country and inspire the next generation...
11 Nov 2020

Torres Strait Islanders are honouring their seafaring past thanks to a restored old boat

An old pearl lugger in Cairns has been given some new deckhands, with Torres Strait Islander mainlanders getting their first taste of their ancestors' seafaring...
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...
your language

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...

NAIDOC Week News

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

13 Nov 2020

During NAIDOC Week, the government votes against displaying Indigenous flags in the Senate

A motion to display the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags in the Senate chamber has been voted down by the federal government.
13 Nov 2020

As more Australians back calls to change the national anthem, this is how it would work

A growing number of political leaders are backing calls to better reflect 60,000 years of Indigenous history in the national anthem, but others disagree.
NITV News

Mother and daughter art duo partner with Royal Flying Doctor service

Artwork painted by mother and daughter duo from Ceduna in SA to feature on uniforms for Royal Flying Doctor Service.
NITV News

First Nations TikTok creators in the spotlight for NAIDOC Week

Live performances, music, culture, and history will be highlighted to help create a positive, inclusive community and elevate First Nations people on TikTok this...
NITV News

Aboriginal flag flies for the first time at Fort Scratchley war memorial

The Aboriginal flag has been raised for the first time at Newcastle's Fort Scratchley War Memorial.
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.
NITV News

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...

NAIDOC resources

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

your language

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.
topics

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.
food

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...
30 Jun 2016

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.

What's On

SBS & NITV are celebrating NAIDOC with a new morning show

Rise and shine with Australia's first Aboriginal Morning TV show, Big Mob Brekky.
Movies

'Always was, Always will be': Your NAIDOC week movie collection

Join us for a curated collection of films and feature documentaries, every night of NAIDOC week (8 - 15 November). On NITV and 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.
guide

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?

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.
NAIDOC WEEK

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".
NAIDOC Week

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.