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The Age
AFL commission needs indigenous representation: Richmond president
The Border Mail
The Sandover medallist who went on to work for the Western Australian government, driving an indigenous mental health program, also urged the AFL to invest in indigenous programs in a way that was commensurate to the roughly 10 per cent representation ...
Long says League heading in right direction for equalityAFL.com.au

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The West Australian
AFL commission and executive needs indigenous representation, says ...
Western Advocate
The Sandover medallist who went on to work for the Western Australian government, driving an indigenous mental health program, also urged the AFL to invest in indigenous programs in a way that was commensurate to the roughly 10 per cent representation ...
Long says racism much rarer in AFLThe West Australian

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AFL.com.au
AFL commission and executive needs indigenous representation, says ...
The Age
The Sandover medallist who went on to work for the Western Australian government, driving an indigenous mental health program, also urged the AFL to invest in indigenous programs in a way that was commensurate to the roughly 10 per cent representation ...
Long says League heading in right direction for equalityAFL.com.au

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ABC Local
Indigenous Veterans honoured
ABC Local
Representatives from across the Australian Defence Force paid tribute to the contribution of Indigenous personnel at the service. RSL Queensland's Peter Coster says Indigenous people have served in conflicts dating back to the Boer War. (ABC: Terri ...

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Aboriginal Language Rights
ABC Online (blog)
He joined our 891 Outside Broadcast at Tauondi Aboriginal College and spoke alongside Professor Peter Buckskin, Chair of the College and Co-Chair of Reconciliation SA. The two Professors agreed that when it comes to any discussion about reconciliation ...

Prominent Aboriginal campaigner farewelled
ABC Local
A public memorial was held on Tuesday for Aboriginal campaigner Les Nayda, who died in Alice Springs at the age of 70 earlier this month. Mr Nayda spent 30 years advocating for Aboriginal rights as a senior public servant in the South Australian ...

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Prominent Aboriginal campaigner farewelled
ABC Local
A public memorial was held on Tuesday for Aboriginal campaigner Les Nayda, who died in Alice Springs at the age of 70 earlier this month. Mr Nayda spent 30 years advocating for Aboriginal rights as a senior public servant in the South Australian ...
Alice Springs forum tackles ways to wipe out trachoma in remote communitiesABC Online

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ABC Local
Indigenous Veterans honoured
ABC Local
Representatives from across the Australian Defence Force paid tribute to the contribution of Indigenous personnel at the service. RSL Queensland's Peter Coster says Indigenous people have served in conflicts dating back to the Boer War. (ABC: Terri ...

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Tasmanian Aboriginal land rights stalled on the road to reconciliation
ABC Local
National Reconciliation Week is celebrated across Australia each year between the dates that commemorate two more significant milestones in the reconciliation between Indigenous Australia and the broader community. 27 May is the anniversary of the 1967 ...

Foundation Sets Goals for Remote Indigenous Youth
Pro Bono Australia
A new Not for Profit that aims to get more youth from remote Indigenous communities into plumbing apprenticeships has been launched. The Indigenous Plumbing and Sanitation Foundation said it hoped to offer assistance to remote Indigenous communities ...

Deb Nelson says she hopes she is helping to change opinions of Aboriginal ...
BBC News
Deb Nelson, an Aboriginal Australian, wants more members of her community to set up their own businesses. At the same time, she says many still do not consider it to be a viable option. "[Becoming an entrepreneur] is really a tough ask for people who ...

The Roar
My five best Indigenous Australian football players
The Roar
This weekend's fixtures in the AFL will be played under the banner of the 'Indigenous Round'. It is a time to celebrate the incredible impact that Indigenous Australians have had on our national game – both past and present. So, with that in mind, I ...

Prominent Aboriginal campaigner farewelled
ABC Local
A public memorial was held on Tuesday for Aboriginal campaigner Les Nayda, who died in Alice Springs at the age of 70 earlier this month. Mr Nayda spent 30 years advocating for Aboriginal rights as a senior public servant in the South Australian ...

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Prominent Aboriginal campaigner farewelled
ABC Local
A public memorial was held on Tuesday for Aboriginal campaigner Les Nayda, who died in Alice Springs at the age of 70 earlier this month. Mr Nayda spent 30 years advocating for Aboriginal rights as a senior public servant in the South Australian ...

SBS
Indigenous leader warns Australians of 'racist venom'
SBS
During his public address, Professor Dodson said all Australians have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to stop racism and fix the silence on Aboriginal history in our country's founding document. He urged listeners to join the journey towards ...
I'm tired of Aboriginal people being seen as anthropological curiositiesThe Guardian
Indigenous leader Patrick Dodson wants "modest protections" against "foul ...ABC Online
Deb Nelson says she hopes she is helping to change opinions of Aboriginal ...BBC News
Aljazeera.com -Sky News Australia
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SBS
Indigenous leader warns Australians of 'racist venom'
SBS
During his public address, Professor Dodson said all Australians have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to stop racism and fix the silence on Aboriginal history in our country's founding document. He urged listeners to join the journey towards ...
Indigenous youth head to Canberra to tackle community issuesABC Local
I'm tired of Aboriginal people being seen as anthropological curiositiesThe Guardian
Aboriginal ceremonies are not 'bullshit'The Conversation
The West Australian
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Service of Indigenous veterans commemorated
ABC Message Stick
NANCE HAXTON: The didgeridoo rang out as crowds gathered this morning at Brisbane's Anzac Square to remember Australia's Indigenous service men and women. Dianne Russell is the daughter of Len Waters - the first Aboriginal fighter pilot who served ...

Service of Indigenous veterans commemorated
ABC Message Stick
NANCE HAXTON: The didgeridoo rang out as crowds gathered this morning at Brisbane's Anzac Square to remember Australia's Indigenous service men and women. Dianne Russell is the daughter of Len Waters - the first Aboriginal fighter pilot who served ...
Indigenous veterans war service recognisedABC Online (blog)

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Indigenous veterans war service recognised
ABC Online (blog)
For many years, white Australia chose to look the other way when it came to recognising the efforts of indigenous soldiers in our wars and conflicts. But today - on Indigenous Veteran's Day - an important part of our history is acknowledged. Terri ...

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The Roar
Goodes on his family's journey: 'She sacrificed everything'
AFL.com.au
AUSTRALIAN of the Year and dual Brownlow medallist Adam Goodes has long been a passionate – and at times outspoken – advocate for the indigenous community, not just in football, but Australia wide. And in an interview in this week's AFL Record, ...
Swans, Cats to open Indigenous Round this Thursday nightThe Roar
Swans fans embrace indigenous cultureFox Sports
Ending racism will happen but it will take time: Adam GoodesThe Australian
Sydney Swans -Mudgeee Guardian
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