Politics | Article

On 13 February 2008, Aboriginal people the prime minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, finally apologises to the Stolen Generations. Read media views of the apology, check out polls and how Australians received the apology.

Politics | Article

Nothing is more authentic than stories by those who were taken.

Politics | Article

Aboriginal children stolen from their families were often abused by mission personnel and foster families but also by other children. Many can't bear their traumatic memories, never speak about them and take them into their grave.

Politics | Article

Removal affects all aspects of their lives. Some are still searching for their parents, others never succeeded as parents themselves and turned to substance abuse.

Politics | Article

Many members of the Stolen Generations sought healing in the arts, for example through painting and music.

Politics | Article

Compensation can help Aboriginal people in their healing process, but many Australians are opposed. While states and territories set up their own schemes, a national compensation scheme still seems to be far away.

Politics | Article

Read why Aboriginal children were stolen from their families, where they were taken and what happened to them. The horrific abuse they suffered in institutions and foster families left thousands traumatised for life.

Politics | Article

The US, Canada and New Zealand have all moved to recognise Aboriginal people in their respective constitutions. But Australian politicians are adamant to go beyond symbolic gestures, and many Aboriginal people want a treaty instead.

Politics | Article

Politicians are quick to propose 'solutions' or spend money, but to solve social and political issues they have to get out to Aboriginal communities and listen to the affected people. At present, most initiatives fail and Aboriginal people are tired…

Politics | Article

There are not many Aboriginal politicians in Australia's history. Proportionally Australia should have at least 6 Aboriginal federal parliamentarians.

Politics | Article

The Aboriginal flag and Torres Strait Islander flag are among Australia's official flags. But states and territories still hesitate to fly them next to the Australian national flag.

People | Article

Don't believe everything you read about Aboriginal Australian people. We expose the common "good" stereotypes used in the tourist industry.

Politics | Article

Various governments spent billions of dollars on the NT Intervention. But was it a success? Here's a periodic review.

Self-determination | Article

On 26 January 2017 a proclamation of Aboriginal sovereignty mapped out the foundation of Aboriginal peoples' rights in law and their demands for sovereignty within Australia.

Self-determination | Article

Sovereignty in Australia is tightly connected to the Aboriginal self-determination movement. But how do you define sovereignty? And who has sovereignty in Australia?

Self-determination | Article

Several Aboriginal nations declared their independence. Watch videos why they did it.

Self-determination | Article

Which principles support Aboriginal self-determination? You'll be surprised what's beyond the obvious.

Self-determination | Article

Australia is still without a treaty with its Aboriginal people. But what is a treaty, and why do Aboriginal people demand it?

Self-determination | Article

Some Aboriginal people were granted voting rights in the 1850s, but it wasn't until 1962 that all Aboriginal Australians were allowed to vote.

Self-determination | Article

It seems easier to tell Aboriginal people and communities what is 'best' for them instead of consulting and listening. Why, and what are the consequences?

Self-determination | Article

Many Aboriginal people settle either on being a victim or blaming others for being victims. Neither attitude is healthy for self-determination.