Indigenous

Experts gather for Indigenous Studies Conference in Boorloo

The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, or AIATSIS, has been holding its annual summit this week in Boorloo/Perth. Indigenous people, academics, native title holders and government representatives have gathered to hear presentations on a range of topics, including the Voice to Parliament, Native Title and ethical research. Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation Culture …

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“Rushed” Removal may damage Indigenous Rock Paintings

Three sacred Indigenous rock paintings at Murujuga, Western Australia, were removed this month to make room for a new A$6.4 billion fertilizer facility. Archeologists are concerned about this seemingly rushed operation which may damage the most important rock art site in the world and possibly the next Australian UNESCO World Heritage Site. Image: Image: Shutterstock …

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Aboriginal Ranger groups benefit communities: report

The WA government’s Aboriginal Ranger Program has benefited communities by offering employment and strengthening connection to country, / according to a new study by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. Phase one of the $20 million program ran from 2017 to 2021, and is the subject of a new report, ‘Empowering People, Culture and …

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New tool to register racism for First Nations people

Indigenous Australians now have the opportunity to register and document instances of racism with the Call it Out Campaign Register. The Call It Out Register provides an online mechanism for First Nations Australians to anonymously report instances of direct or systemic racial discrimination they may have experienced or witnessed.  Story published by Ngaarda Media Produced …

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BlakDance helps shape Australian Government’s Cultural Policy

The Australian government’s New Cultural Policy has gained increasing attention since it was released in January 30. The five-year policy, titled Revive, will inject $286 million to revive Australia’s arts, entertainment and cultural sectors.  The policy majorly impacts First Nations organisations in the arts industry, and Brisbane-based contemporary dance and choreography group, BlakDance, played an …

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Indigenous people fighting Diabetes

Markers of diabetes management have been deteriorating during the COVID-19 pandemic as lockdowns and social distancing measures discourage people from seeking out regular health services. With diabetes disproportionately affecting Indigenous Australians, at almost four times the rate compared to non-Indigenous Australians, a new model-of-care comes as an exciting development. In the trial, led by Associate …

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