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Could the Redfern Statement reform the failing Indigenous affairs policies?

Before the nation heard where the state of Indigenous affairs is at, an impressive coalition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders handed the...
NITV News

Young Aboriginal girl hospitalised for weeks after Don Dale ‘incident’

EXCLUSIVE: A Northern Territory family says the system has failed in its duty of care after their child was hospitalised and held for more than three weeks...
History

Remembering the 1828 Cape Grim Massacre

On this day in 1828, 30 Tasmanian Aboriginal people were brutally attacked, shot, and thrown over a 200ft precipice in what is now commemorated as the Cape Grim...
Uluru from Space

French astronaut captures Uluru from space

A striking image of Uluru has been taken from space and social media loves it.
NITV News

100 Days of Deadly Mob

A project that started as a classroom experiment to familiarise School Children with prominent Indigenous Australians has turned into a popular Facebook Campaign...
NITV Sport

Looking back at the life and times of Aboriginal boxers of yesteryear

In the lead up to #MundineGreen2, NITV takes a look back at some prominent Aboriginal boxers of yesteryear.
Indigenous Achievement

Indigenous supermodel set for international success

First Nations' model Lala Bayles has been selected to compete in the 2017 World Supermodel Pageant.
The Conversation

COMMENT: In Australia, land of the 'fair go', not everyone gets an equal slice of the pie

Do you feel like live within a 'fair go' system?

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All the latest news and stories from NITV, including news, sport, programs and features.

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Proposed changes to Native Title Act "undermines Aboriginal land rights:" Activist

Wangan and Jagalingou Traditional Owners have asked the Federal Court to strike out an Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) with mining giant Adani -
COMMENT:

'Torres Strait Islanders are once again overlooked': Mayor Gela

Torres Strait mayor, Fred Gela says the new Indigenous Advisory Council has forgotten about Australia's other First Australians (again).
Valentines Day

Troy Cassar-Daley just won Valentine's Day on social media

Troy Cassar-Daley, 49, stellar singer and hopeless romantic
NITV News

Anniversary of sorry speech sees online call to action for Aboriginal child removals

Nine years after the apology to the Stolen Generation but families are still being torn apart. As the number of Indigenous children in care across Australia...
Policy

What is the Redfern Statement?

The Redfern Statement is an urgent call for a more just approach to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs.
National Apology

10 things you should know about the National Apology

Today, 13 February 2017 marks the 9th anniversary of former-Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's apology to the Stolen Generations.
Indigenous Music

Indigenous Powwow group Northern Cree kicks off Grammy Awards

Indigenous Powwow drum and singing group, Northern Cree have kicked off the Grammys' with a huge bang, representing First Nations' people of Canada and across the...

Comment, Community & Achievement

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

Sport

NRL Indigenous All Stars youth summit kicks off

While the NRL All Stars culminates in a game this Friday night, the annual Youth Summit is one of the biggest highlights of the week.
COMMENT

COMMENT: Take me to your Aboriginal leader?

As we wait for the Prime Minister to announce the new line up of the next incarnation of the Indigenous Advisory Council, it is a good time to reflect on the term...
NITV Sport

Looking back at the life and times of Aboriginal boxers of yesteryear

In the lead up to #MundineGreen2, NITV takes a look back at some prominent Aboriginal boxers of yesteryear.
NITV News

100 Days of Deadly Mob

A project that started as a classroom experiment to familiarise School Children with prominent Indigenous Australians has turned into a popular Facebook Campaign...
Comment

COMMENT: What does it take to truly be 'One of Us'?

A question posed in a survey on national identity from countries around the globe has sparked controversy. The findings suggest that your birthplace may not be as...
NITV News

Ancestors welcomed home in bittersweet burial

Five sets of Aboriginal remains have been returned to the Wellington Aboriginal community in western New South Wales to finally be buried on country.
The Conversation

COMMENT: In Australia, land of the 'fair go', not everyone gets an equal slice of the pie

Do you feel like live within a 'fair go' system?
For the Kids!

Jarjums is the NITV programming dedicated to children catering to all kids and kids at heart we have fun and educational Indigenous and First Nations content from Australia and around the world. 

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Pecan Summer

Soprano Deborah Cheetham's Pecan Summer tells the story of Ella and her family who, in 1939, lived on the Cummergunja Mission until the cruelty of the Mission Manager could no longer be tolerated.

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Pecan Summer

Soprano Deborah Cheetham's Pecan Summer tells the story of Ella and her family who, in 1939, lived on the Cummergunja Mission until the cruelty of the Mission Manager...
Moments in Aboriginal History

Pecan Summer; commemorating the anniversary of the Cummeragunja Walk-off

Pecan Summer is a contemporary opera telling a historic story, and NITV commemorates the Cummeragunja walk-off through Deborah Cheetham's music this Saturday.
Performing Arts

A short, black history of Indigenous opera singers

From the cane fields of Queensland to New York’s Juilliard School of Music, Indigenous opera singers have been blowing us away with their phenomenal talent since...
PECAN SUMMER

Pecan Summer gets ready for their first performance at the Sydney Opera House

Opera Pecan Summer tells the emotionally impacting story of Alice, a Yorta Yorta girl in 1939 whose world becomes torn apart. Deborah Cheetham's cast is gearing...
Weekend Playlist

Weekend Playlist - Aboriginal Opera

As Indigenous Opera Pecan Summer gets ready for its first performance at the Sydney Opera House, NITV has selected some classical gems by Australia's first peoples
Stolen Generations

Explainer: the Stolen Generations

An in-depth look at the Stolen Generations including the policies and their impact on generations on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
4 Mar 2016 - 10:55am

'Not just entertainment': Deborah Cheetham on the power of the arts

From Jessica Mauboy to Nakkiah Lui, Indigenous Australians are making their mark in the entertainment scene. Opera singer Deborah Cheetham says this new wave of...
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Indigenous Health

'Two months' could be key to Indigenous women's survival of cervical cancer

A study lead by a young Torres Strait Islander research fellow finds that Indigenous women are not receiving the recommended 2-month clinical follow up on an...
COMMENT:

'Torres Strait Islanders are once again overlooked': Mayor Gela

Torres Strait mayor, Fred Gela says the new Indigenous Advisory Council has forgotten about Australia's other First Australians (again).
Policy

Could the Redfern Statement reform the failing Indigenous affairs policies?

Before the nation heard where the state of Indigenous affairs is at, an impressive coalition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders handed the...
Valentines Day

Troy Cassar-Daley just won Valentine's Day on social media

Troy Cassar-Daley, 49, stellar singer and hopeless romantic
NITV News

Proposed changes to Native Title Act "undermines Aboriginal land rights:" Activist

Wangan and Jagalingou Traditional Owners have asked the Federal Court to strike out an Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) with mining giant Adani -
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On Valentine's Day, food glorious food is there for you

Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day brings the goods when it comes to sweet treats. And bacon.
14 Feb 2017 - 11:35am

GoFundMe campaign helps young actor move closer to dream

An anonymous benefactor has donated $25k to a GoFundMe campaign to help teenager Jobe Adams make the move from Woorabinda to Sydney to study at one of the country...
National Apology

10 things you should know about the National Apology

Today, 13 February 2017 marks the 9th anniversary of former-Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's apology to the Stolen Generations.
NITV News

Young Aboriginal girl hospitalised for weeks after Don Dale ‘incident’

EXCLUSIVE: A Northern Territory family says the system has failed in its duty of care after their child was hospitalised and held for more than three weeks...
Indigenous Music

Indigenous Powwow group Northern Cree kicks off Grammy Awards

Indigenous Powwow drum and singing group, Northern Cree have kicked off the Grammys' with a huge bang, representing First Nations' people of Canada and across the...
Comedy

Auspol Valentine’s Day cards: What a time to be in love!

Stuck for a romantic card to send to someone this Valentine's Day? Let Lucy Valentine (no relation) help you woo that special someone with these romantic...
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History

Remembering the 1828 Cape Grim Massacre

On this day in 1828, 30 Tasmanian Aboriginal people were brutally attacked, shot, and thrown over a 200ft precipice in what is now commemorated as the Cape Grim...
NITV News

Indigenous All Stars player shows her 5 children anything's possible

Ghangula Bulilee woman, Samartha Leisha will make her debut for the Indigenous All Stars tonight and when she hits the field, she'll prove to her kids, anything...
NITV News

Powerful open letter to NT Chief Minister from Dylan Voller's sister

The sister of Dylan Voller, the young Indigenous boy filmed being abused and tortured at Don Dale detention centre wrote an open letter to NT Chief Minister and...
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