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Some of Australia’s best hip hop artists have come together thanks to NITV, Elefant Traks and Bad Apples to produce an original song ‘Change the Date’, and an...

Aboriginal activist and elder Jenny Munro was among a headline of speakers at the Women’s March on Sydney – highlighting the many issues facing Indigenous peoples...

Much more has happened on this date beyond Arthur Phillip claiming Aboriginal land under the British Empire. As January 26 approaches, we reflect some of the...

#AlwaysWillBe

NITV is exploring Indigenous perspectives on what this national day means for many, acknowledging our history and our survival, and encouraging more Australians to understand that Australia always was and always will be Aboriginal land.

Always Will Be

#AlwaysWillBe LIVE Yarn

Join Miss Ellaneous, Ernie Dingo, Amelia Telford, Lydia Miller and other high profile Indigenous guests live from 2pm to 6pm on 26 January as they have hearty, live...

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NITV's 3LACK60 Sessions: #ChangeTheDate

Some of Australia’s best hip hop artists have come together thanks to NITV, Elefant Traks and Bad Apples to produce an original song ‘Change the Date’, and an...

Events

Your events guide for this January 26th

Not sure what to get up to this January 26th? NITV has you covered for events around the country!

24 Jan 2017

What does the 26th of January mean to you?

What does January 26 mean to you? M.C Urthboy says that it's a day that symbolises a lot about what's unresolved about this country

#AlwaysWillBe

NITV's Top 20 January 26 Playlist

January 26 marks an important day for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who could use some tunes to express themselves.

Family Rules

Nine sisters navigate the modern world while trying to stay true to their mother’s values – in their household, family rules!

Family Rules

NITV competition sees Australia's family dynamics (and some really funny pics!)

From twinning to smiles, or picking up a sista when she's down; NITV's Instagram challenge #FamilyRulesNITV has found ordinary families with extraordianary stories.

Family Rules

COMMENT: How I dealt with losing a husband and becoming a single mother of nine

Noongar woman and Family Rules star Daniella Borg never thought she'd be left alone to care for her nine daughters. But after she tragically lost her husband she...

Family Rules

From postnatal depression to family violence: A story of survival and success

Sharon Winsor, founder of indigiearth, tells her emotional story of surviving family violence to becoming the CEO of one of Australia's most sought after brands.

Family Rules

Denise Bowden – How a kid from Katherine became the Director of Garma

Decendent of the Tagalak people and born on Jawoyn country, Denise went from being a small town Katherine kid to the CEO of the Yothu Yindi Foundation, and the...

Family Rules

Everything you need to know about the Indigenous family that's about to take over your TV

We already know in the Rule family there's one mother, nine daughters and we also know that craziness rules in their house, but what don't we know? Here are some...

Comment, Community & Achievement

Celebrating diversity and learning from inspiring groups and individuals across our nations

Film Festivals

Watch the official Flickerfest trailer with the all-Indigenous cast playing the Wizard of Oz

Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore... Surf's up in Bondi for Miranda, Bjorn, Jeremy and some of Australia's best Indigenous actors.

ARTS & CULTURE

Who's Afraid of Colour? - a new exhibition showcasing all-female Indigenous contemporary artists

From woven baskets to digital media, the National Gallery of Victoria showcases the talents of Indigenous women in contemporary art

CONTEMPORARY CULTURE

World’s first Maori emoji app launches with unique Polynesian expressions

Maori culture can now be expressed more readily over text thanks to a new keyboard of emojis created by Te Puia, the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Indigenous Science

Young Aboriginal students investigate damage to desert by feral camels

The once pristine Ilpili springs in the NT have been badly damaged and polluted by the dung of feral camels. This is now a research project undertaken by primary...

Indigenous Astronomy

It's in the stars: your star-gazing guide for the holidays

The Summer solstice, balmy evenings and starry nights make it the perfect time to learn more about our universe and the long history of Indigenous people using...

COMMENT

Where are the hundreds of services in Indigenous communities?

We often hear the claim that there are scores of services, many duplicated, in remote and regional Aboriginal communities. I beg to differ. This reinforces the...

Holiday Season

Indigenous not-for-profits who would love your support this X-MAS

If you'd rather make a donation in someone's name than brave the shopping malls this holiday season, there are plenty of awesome local charities awaiting your...

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Meet Katherine's First Indigenous Australia Day Ambassador

Wiradjuri man and Indigenous Australia Day ambassador, Jake Gablonski is proving to be a strong voice for equality in Australia as he speaks about making a...

#AlwaysWillBe

An introvert's guide to January 26 - 5 things you can do from home

For many, the booze-fuelled shenannigans and plethora of Australian flag capes, Australian flag thongs, Australian flag hats and Australian flag flags can make...

AAP

Swarms of pests, floods and food drop delays hit the NT

Several Indigenous communities west of Alice Springs including Kintore, Kiwirrkurra, Willowra and Nyirripi have been cut off by heavy rainfall and need food...

NITV News

MPs call on government to drop Palm Island appeal

Three MPs have slammed the Queensland Government's move to appeal a federal court ruling which found police had been racist in their response to riots on Palm...

Always Will Be

#AlwaysWillBe LIVE Yarn

Join Miss Ellaneous, Ernie Dingo, Amelia Telford, Lydia Miller and other high profile Indigenous guests live from 2pm to 6pm on 26 January as they have hearty,...

RACISM

10 things you should know about white privilege

How much do we actually know about the history and concept of this sociological term which is rapidly gaining popularity?

NITV Online

COMMENT: Can racism ever be casual?

In Australia, most of us have heard of the phrase ‘casual racism’. According to the Human Rights Commission it refers to 'conduct involving negative stereotypes...

COMMENT

COMMENT: Anthems for our Australian Song

COMMENT: Tanya Orman, NITV's Channel Manager, reflects on the significance of January 26th and explains NITV's #alwayswillbe festival.

COMMENT

COMMENT: Invasion Day, Survival Day, or Day of Mourning? All of the above

COMMENT: Every year on the 26th of January I wonder a bit about how I am going to refer to the day, Invasion Day, Survival Day or Day of Mourning? Over the years...

NITV News

‘Music in the Key of Yes’: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Referendum to the tune of gratitude

The Sydney Festival is paying homage to the historic vote by enlisting some of our best and brightest to recreate some of the greatest songs of the civil rights...

NITV News

'Not an animal or a plant': Putting a human face to 1967 Referendum

When Vernon Ah Kee was born in 1967 he was not counted as part of the Australian population. His latest exhibition, 'Not an Animal or a Plant', explores this very...

AAP

The NT Australian of the year finalist giving hope to fellow Indigenous women

Indigenous leader and business woman Andrea Mason is the Northern Territory’s finalist for the top gong this Australia Day.

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Urthboy, Kaylah Truth, Thundamentals - Hip Hop artists unite to 'Change The Date'

Some of the biggest names in Australian hip hop have united for a special track to raise awareness and invite the nation as whole to think about how we celebrate...

#AlwaysWillBe

Activism from all angles: NITV captures hip hop supergroup's Jan 26 track in Virtual Reality

Recorded on the exclusive Nokia Ozo camera, NITV is telling Indigenous stories from every angle.

NITV News

Jenny Munro brings Indigenous issues to forefront of Women’s March

Aboriginal activist and elder Jenny Munro was among a headline of speakers at the Women’s March on Sydney – highlighting the many issues facing Indigenous peoples...

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