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25.01.2022 Congratulations to ABC Kids Listen podcast Little Yarns for winning the gold for Best Indigenous Podcast at the Australian Podcast Awards! Little Yarns is a co-listening podcast series for pre-schoolers. Ideal for families listening together at home or as a listening resource in early learning centres, Little Yarns explores the diverse languages, stories and countries of Indigenous Australia. Check it out and listen with the young people in your life:... https://www.abc.net.au/kidslisten/little-yarns/ #AusPodAwards #ABCKidsListen Image via ABC Kids Community

24.01.2022 This is an important time. Many people are learning parts of Australia’s history they were never taught in school. Many are unlearning the myths that have been perpetuated for far too long. And many of us are wanting to do our utmost to listen, learn and play an active role in both reconciliation and amplifying First Nations voices. Here are some of the resources that can assist in your personal learning journey towards reconciliation. IN YOUR WORKPLACE:... Ask if your workplace, school or uni has a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP): https://bit.ly/ReconciliationActionPlans Professional learning: https://bit.ly/RAProfessionalLearning Narragunnawali curriculum resources: https://bit.ly/RACurriculumResources Understand Learning, Unlearning and Relearning: https://bit.ly/UnlearningRelearningVideo Engage services of Indigenous businesses & professionals: https://bit.ly/SupplyNation IN YOUR HOME: Read the work of First Nations authors: https://bit.ly/BookDemandPost Watch programs created and produced by Aboriginal and Torrest Strait Islander people: https://bit.ly/WatchNITV Listen to music, podcasts and news via Indigitube: https://bit.ly/NRWIndigitube Watch documentaries such as In My Blood It Runs documentary https://bit.ly/ReconciliationFilmClub Watch a panel discussion of 20 years on from the Bridge Walks for Reconciliation: https://bit.ly/BridgePanelFBLive IN YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE: Know the Traditional Owners of the Land you live, work and play on: https://bit.ly/AIATSISmap Acknowledge the Land you are on: https://bit.ly/AcknowledgementofCountry #Reconciliation

24.01.2022 Registrations for the 2021 Australian Reconciliation Convention are now open! #2021ARC is a once in a generation event, the first national reconciliation gathering in more than 20 years. For a limited time, you can purchase your ticket at the discounted earlybird price, but get in quick as the automatically applied earlybird pricing will end on Friday 2 July.... http://bit.ly/2021ARCEvent A vibrant and historic landmark event in Australia’s reconciliation journey, it will be delivered over two days from Monday 15 November. It will be held in-person at the International Convention Centre Sydney - ICC Sydney, and virtually via EventCast, an award-winning immersive and interactive event platform. The Convention’s innovative approach will include rigorous discussions and panel presentations with local, national and international perspectives to reflect on the past and to explore the future of a just, equitable, and reconciled Australia. http://bit.ly/2021ARCEvent #Reconciliation #MoreThanAWord

22.01.2022 The Geographical Names Board is seeking community feedback on proposals by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to dual name four sacred places in the areas surrounding Bega. The NPWS has proposed to add the traditional names for Mount Dromedary as Gulaga, Little Dromedary Mountain as Najanuka, Mumbulla Mountain as Biamanga and Montague Island as Barunguba. Learn and read more via NITV: ... https://www.sbs.com.au//sacred-nsw-mountains-track-be-dual #Reconciliation #Truthtelling

21.01.2022 **Earlybird discount ends soon. Register now!** The 2021 Australian Reconciliation Convention is a once in a generation event, the first national reconciliation gathering in more than 20 years. You can register now to secure an earlybird discount, but get in quick as earlybird pricing ends 7pm AEST Friday 2 July.... http://bit.ly/2021ARCEvent A vibrant and historic landmark event in Australia’s reconciliation journey, it will be delivered over two days from Monday 15 November. It will be held in-person at the International Convention Centre Sydney, and virtually via EventCast, an award-winning immersive and interactive event platform. The Convention’s innovative approach will include rigorous discussions and panel presentations with local, national and international perspectives to reflect on the past and to explore the future of a just, equitable, and reconciled Australia. It will also include interactive sessions, storytelling, and performances, covering the breadth and depth of how we are moving from safe to brave. Programs for Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 November are available now. Earlybird pricing is automatically applied for both in-person and virtual registrations. http://bit.ly/2021ARCEvent #2021ARC #Reconciliation #MoreThanAWord

21.01.2022 In the lead up to NAIDOC Week 2021 launching on Sunday 4 July, SBS Australia has put together a guide on exploring, respecting, and learning about important Indigenous sites near you, especially with this year's theme #HealCountry. Check it out: https://www.sbs.com.au//here-s-how-you-can-explore-respect... #Reconciliation #NAIDOC2021 #NADIOCWeek

20.01.2022 Join us at 8pm (AEDT) for the Dr Charles Perkins Oration and Prize, live from the Great Hall at the University of Sydney. The event is a celebration of the Oration's 20-year history and of the legacy of Dr Charles Perkins, a man drove the conversation around Indigenous and non-Indigenous race relations in Australia and for the self-determination of his people. Hosted by Stan Grant and Isabella Higgins the event will include performances from Paul Kelly and the Barayagal Choir.... The ABC is proud to be the Host Broadcaster of the University of Sydney’s 20th anniversary of the Dr Charles Perkins Oration event.

19.01.2022 If you've seen In My Blood It Runs documentary, a portrait of a young face entered into this year's Archibald Prize will be very familiar. Blak Douglas is now a finalist with his powerful portrait of Arrernte and Garrwa boy Dujuan Hoosan. The announcement of Dujuan's portrait becoming a finalist follows the news Meyne Wyatt's stunning self-portrait took out the Packing Room Prize for 2020 - the first time a First Nations artists has been awarded a prize in the competition's 9...9-year history. As SBS News reports, Douglas says he'd love to see an Indigenous artist take home this year’s top prize and create history. Whoever is the [first] First Nations artist to take out the Archibald Prize is the artistic version of Cathy Freeman taking out the 400m. Read the story: https://bit.ly/2RyAK59 #Reconciliaiton

18.01.2022 Midnight Oil has released a new single ‘First Nation’, which features Jessica Mauboy and Tasman Keith. Speaking about the importance of the release, Peter Garrett said, "We urgently need to up the ante on Reconciliation generally and follow through on the groundbreaking Uluru Statement." "These songs are about recognising that our shared history needs settlement and that more than ever, as the Statement From The Heart proclaims, we need to walk together to create a better fu...ture. You can listen now and check out the lyrics in the description: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU77EBykmiY #Reconciliation #Music

17.01.2022 The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fashion and textiles industry is booming, with fresh faces and even fresher designs appearing in our media feeds and in our shopping carts every day. In the latest issue of Reconciliation News, we sit down with the creative director of the inaugural National Indigenous Fashion Awards, Nina Fitzgerald, to chat about why fashion is such an integral thread in the weave of First Nations cultures. Read the story: ... https://bit.ly/RecNewsNIFA Read the latest issue: https://bit.ly/ReconciliationNews44 Indigenous Fashion Projects #ReconciliationNews #Reconciliation #NIFA

16.01.2022 On 25 September 2000, Cathy Freeman won gold at the Sydney Olympics. Twenty years later Freeman's friends and peers from Mackay talk about the important impact and influence she has made on and off the track: http://bit.ly/ABCFreemanMackay "Her holding the flags up and representing not only Australia but Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, it was truly amazing."... You can also stream the FREEMAN documentary on ABC iView: https://bit.ly/FREEMANiView #Reconciliation

16.01.2022 Teachers and students at Wilcannia Central School created a reworking of Kev Carmody and Paul Kelly's classic, 'From Little Things, Big Things Grow.' The video captures how their school community worked hard to stay connected during remote learning and the uncertainty of COVID. Watch the video:

16.01.2022 28 September would have been David Unaipon's 148th birthday. Ngarrindjeri man David Unaipon is the face you see on the Australian $50 note. He was a man with ideas and inventions that we still see and use today. The handheld shears we currently use for sheep were just one of his many inventions. ... A copy of 'My life story' along with other works from David Unaipon can be found via Trove: https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/18235657 #Reconciliation

14.01.2022 Every sporting code and organisation in Australia whether they have a RAP or not - must ensure there is a consistent undertaking to better the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous athletes, officials, and administrators. It must be substantial, considered, and always in consultation. It cannot be performative or fleeting. It is a commitment that must be unwavering. From the local club to the professional leagues, promoting respect, trust, and positive relatio...nships between the wider community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is the key to reconciliation and ending racism in our games. #Reconciliation

13.01.2022 Share with us which books you have been reading this year by First Nations authors. This is also a great way to see what others are reading and gain some excellent recommendations for your #ToBeRead list. #Reconciliaiton #Books #TBR

10.01.2022 Indigenous Mapping Workshop Australia has brought together an excellent group of speakers to virtually celebrate the launch of IMW Australia - On Demand! IMW Australia - On Demand has been purpose-built for participants to access culturally appropriate training from across country and community while travel restrictions are in place. Join the live launch event from 1:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 22 September 2020 as speakers discuss Indigenous Mapping in the context of 2020 and ho...w that may evolve into the future: https://www.imwaustralia.com/imw-australia-on-demand-launch See more

10.01.2022 WEEKEND VIEWING: The incredible documentary FREEMAN is now available to stream on ABC iView. http://bit.ly/FREEMANiView Drawing on archival footage and a series of intimate conversations with Cathy Freeman, the film takes viewers on a journey through Cathy’s remarkable sporting career and the frenzied build-up to September 2000. ... Cathy’s fast-paced climb to the top of the world is mirrored by the rise of a people’s movement supporting reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Her story became the symbol of a much larger struggle for equality. #FreemanABC #Reconciliation

08.01.2022 Check out this incredible sand painting at the Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute as part of Illuminate Adelaide. Around 40 tonnes of sand have been used by two artists to tell their dreaming stories. Click below to find out more via ABC Indigenous

07.01.2022 Gungarri-Pitta Pitta woman Cheryl Creed will be the first Australian Indigenous designer to feature in the iconic Milan Fashion Week festival, with her collection selected for the Emerging Talent category. Congratulations Murrii Quu Couture! Read the story via ABC News: ... https://www.abc.net.au//fnq-indigenous-label-sele/12910136 See more

05.01.2022 Triple J has launched a brand new First Nations-focused radio show, Blak Out. Blak Out is curated and produced by Nooky, alongside triple j music programmer, weekend lunch presenter and Gamilaroi woman Karla Ranby. You can listen in on Sunday afternoons from 56pm.... https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/blak-out/

05.01.2022 The Bardi Jawi Nation at Ardyaloon (One Arm Point), WA, officially celebrated the return of 31 items from the Illinois State Museum, USA. The celebration at Ardyaloon demonstrates how returned artefacts are being brought back to life and re-incorporated into the rich cultural practices of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Read more via AIATSIS: https://bit.ly/3cojNUL... #Reconciliaiton

04.01.2022 18-year-old Siena, a young Yolngu filmmaker from Yirrkala in Northeast Arnhem Land, tells the story of how her community worked quickly to keep their Elders safe during the spread of COVID. via #LockdownStories

04.01.2022 Congratulations Archie Roach on winning the Double J Australian Artist of the Year Award! As Double J reported: "Archie Roach's past 12 months have offered countless reminders of how lucky we are to have his voice in our lives. The way Archie tells it, he's just trying to lead by example." Read more about everything Archie has achieved in 2020 alone: ... https://www.abc.net.au//archie-roach-double-j-aus/12891902 See more

03.01.2022 History was made today when Vincent Namatjira became the first Aboriginal artist to win the Archibald Prize for his portrait of himself and Adam Goodes, Stand Strong for Who You Are. Vincent, who is the great-grandson of legendary Western Arrernte artist Albert Namatjira, is celebrated today along with Western Arrernte artist Hubert Pareroultja who won the 2020 Wynne Prize, with his painting 'Tjoritja (West MacDonnell Ranges, NT) making it a huge day for art from the Centre. ...Vincent and Hubert’s wins come a week after Meyne Wyatt's self-portrait was awarded the Packing Room Prize. #ArchibaldPrize #WynnePrize #VincentNamatjira https://www.sbs.com.au//stand-strong-who-you-are-vincent-n

02.01.2022 DeadlyScience LTD's Corey Tutt, the CSIRO Indigenous STEM Education Project, and the Kakadu National Environmental Science program are standout nominees in the 2020 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes - Australia's leading science awards. Read more about the nominees and their outstanding work: http://bit.ly/AMEurekaPrizes2020 #Science #STEM #Reconciliation

02.01.2022 Last night, Archie Roach not only won Male Artist of the Year at the ARIA Awards but was also inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. Watch the powerful performance of 'Took The Children Away' featuring Paul Kelly and Paul Grabowski. #Reconciliation

01.01.2022 "Many argue that the effectiveness of the Aboriginal community-controlled responses underscores the value of the cultural knowledge and social connections embedded in these health organisations." A great read and insight into how Aboriginal health experts acted first and led the fight against the coronavirus: https://bit.ly/35ZMgyY #Reconciliation

01.01.2022 Reconciliation NSW is hosting an interactive online panel to discuss the National NAIDOC 2021 theme, Heal Country, Heal Our Nation. Monday 5th July 2021 4:00pm - 5:30pm FREE, register here & find out more: http://ow.ly/sxyD50FjuDC... The panel is in partnership with King & Wood Mallesons. #Reconciliation #RecNSW #NAIDOC2021

01.01.2022 The International Indigenous Governance Conference is coming up on Wednesday 2 December to Thursday 3 December. Tickets are now available for the VIRTUAL conference and you can check out the full program via https://hopin.com/events/iigc The conference will cover critical areas in Indigenous Governance including themes such as Self-Governance, Self-Determination, Treaties Development and Innovation, Gendered Lens on Governance, Innovation and New Knowledge, Nation Building an...d Succession Planning. #IIGC #IIGC2020 #IndigenousGovernance AIGI, The Australian Indigenous Governance Institute