History | Article

Aboriginal people erected the Tent Embassy in 1972 in Canberra to protest. Many struggles and battles later, the Embassy has become a heritage-listed landmark for Aboriginal protest.

Land | Article

Learn what native title is and which historic events shaped the modern Aboriginal people's relationship to their traditional lands.

Land | Article

Native title parties need to prove an ongoing connection. Often numerous parties are involved. Processing applications can take many years which lets some politicians find strange "solutions".

Land | Article

Without adequate housing we cannot learn or form rich lives. Many believe that Aboriginal people did not build permanent dwellings or shelters. But is that true?

Land | Article

Discover the multitude of Aboriginal sites and places and how Aboriginal people used them, sometimes for generations.

Land | Article

Homelands are proven to make Aboriginal people healthier and stronger, but they are expensive to live in and don't get much love from the government.

Land | Article

Many threats endanger Aboriginal land and Aboriginal peoples' heritage, history and sacred sites—are you one of them?

Land | Article

Indigenous Protected Areas allow traditional owners manage the land and pass on knowledge. And they can work really well.

Land | Article

The NT Land Rights Act gave Aboriginal people a say over land development through informed consent but governments are constantly chipping away on "the Mt Everest of land rights".

Land | Article

Land means different things to non-Indigenous and Aboriginal people. The latter have a spiritual, physical, social and cultural connection. Land management and care are vital for Aboriginal health and provide jobs. Many Aboriginal artworks tell…

Land | Article

A landmark decision of the High Court of Australia that Aboriginal people have the right to issue fishing licences opened up a multi-million industry to them.

Land | Article

Carved trees have been scarred by Aboriginal people for various purposes, from cutting out bark for a canoe to spiritual purposes. Very few carved trees remain today. They are said to be a history book and represent Aboriginal people's soul.

Land | Article

Claiming land is a difficult and expensive process for Aboriginal people. Many applications wait decades for consideration, and sometimes governments collude against claimants.

Land | Article

Bush rangers can use their intimate knowledge of the land in the tourism industry to offer the 'authentic' experience overseas visitors are looking for.

People | Article

Suicide was unknown to Aboriginal people prior to invasion. Appalling living conditions and past traumas have led to a suicide rate that by far exceeds that of non-Aboriginal people.

People | Article

How would an average Aboriginal person spent their life? Find out with this intriguing timeline which takes you through an average Aboriginal life from birth to death.

People | Article

People who identify themselves as 'Aboriginal' range from dark-skinned, broad-nosed to blonde-haired, blue-eyed people. Aboriginal people define Aboriginality not by skin colour but by relationships. Light-skinned Aboriginal people often face…

People | Article

Have you caught yourself thinking, 'But they don't look Aboriginal...'? Aboriginal people can be dark-skinned and broad-nosed, or blonde-haired and blue-eyed. Let's get rid of some myths!

People | Article

Using the correct term for First Nations people shows respect, shows that you care, combats racism and might open doors. But which term is correct and how can you avoid mistakes?

People | Article

Scratch an Australian to find a racist. It's easy to use racist terms without meaning to. Racism exists at all levels of Australian society but Australians are in denial.

People | Article

Discrimination is a subtle sword Australians use not only against Aboriginal people. Many experience discrimination for their skin colour or heritage.