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Featured essays

Education

Chris Sarra

Dr Chris Sarra

Executive Director Stronger, Smarter Institute Queensland University of Technology
Co-chair Elect, National Congress of Australia's First Peoples

International representation

Les Malezer

Les Malezer

Delegate, United Nations Committee of Indigenous Issues

Land rights

John Ah Kit

John Ah Kit

Jawoyn Elder, land rights campaigner, former NLC Director and the first Indigenous Minister in an NT Government

Pastor Ossie Cruse

Pastor Ossie Cruse

Yuin and Monaro Elder, land rights campaigner (NSW), and former NSWALC chairman

Media

Rhoda Roberts

Rhoda Roberts

Journalist and gallery owner Artistic Director Events, Saltwater Freshwater Festival. Voice for our people

Reconciliation

Mick Dodson

Mick Dodson

Co-Chair, Reconciliation Australia

AIATSIS acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, culture and community.

We pay our respects to elders past and present.