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In 1989, Mandawuy Yunupingu walked into the Yirrkala Literature Production Centre and heard a song which unleashed a creativity that would result in the...

A Waka Waka woman turns down a "Strong Sistas" Keeping Community Safe NAIDOC Week award after discovering the event sponsor was Serco - a company that operates...

Wayne Muir left the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service earlier this year after shocking sexual assault, rape and sexual misconduct allegations were made against him.

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NAIDOC Week

NITV explores Voice, Treaty, Truth with powerful Indigenous films

Every night this week, NITV is showcasing rich Indigenous stories to celebrate NAIDOC week.

On TV

SBS network is official media partner of NAIDOC 2019

NITV will broadcast the National NAIDOC Awards, as well as presenting a rich program suite of unique Indigenous stories over the week.

On TV

5 things you’ll learn on the new season of Going Places with Ernie Dingo

Discover Australia’s best kept secrets from the comfort of your couch.

On TV

Here's where Ernie Dingo goes in the new season of his travel show

EPISODE GUIDE: Where would you most like to visit?

Movies

SBS is launching a free-to-air movie channel: SBS World Movies

SBS World Movies free-to-air channel will bring world cinema to all Australians, all-day, every day, from July 1.

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Cheeky comedy 'Robbie Hood' premieres Friday 5 July on SBS On Demand

A mischievous and heart-warming digital comedy that brings life in the territory to the small screen, 'Robbie Hood' will premiere on SBS On Demand on Friday 5 July.

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'A weight has lifted': Casey Donovan's journey to discovering her family history

Singer Casey Donovan has "a newfound respect" for herself.

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Comment, Opinion and Analysis

Hearing from diverse voices on issues affecting First Nations people.

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OPINION

The Voice is our movement, it does not belong to politicians

OPINION: The people have categorically stated what they want. It is a Referendum to enshrine a Voice to Parliament, but one advocate questions the political will to...

OPINION

Women and children were at the heart of the protest that birthed NAIDOC

OPINION: The origins of NAIDOC Week sprang from the Aboriginal activism of the 1930s. The women and children present would later become the keepers of this rich...

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The spirit of my ancestors gives me strength and power

I open my eyes, I am standing, the old people, the ones before - we stand side by side. My family.

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Makarrata: The Aboriginal healing process we should all know about

In Aboriginal culture, healing after a conflict can only begin with a process of truth-telling. This is what Makarrata is about.

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The Blak matriarchy taught me resilience

It is Blak women that continue to show up where Mum could not. It was local Aboriginal women who rallied around Mum when she got sick.

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My nanna was stolen as a child and her trauma lives on in me

No matter how hard Nanna tried to scrape together money once she was grown, she never got to see her mother again. She lost her mother, country, culture, and...

Opinion

Don’t Sing Me Your 'National' Anthem

COMMENT: Perhaps it is time to consider going beyond a boycott of the anthem and boycott a game that has continued to betray Blackfullas who have given so much to...

In The Community

Stories of First Nations people making an impact in their communities; locally, nationally and abroad.

News

Teaching Indigenous languages: How Australia can learn from other countries

There are hundreds of Indigenous languages in Australia. What can Australia learn from other countries to add them to school curriculums?

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I’ve been camping on a highway to protect 800-year-old sacred trees

Amanda Mahomet and her family have been protesting on the side of a highway, two hours from Melbourne, to protect their culture.

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The Indigenous champion surfer carrying her culture to every wave

Biripai surfer Summer Simon says her culture has always been a significant part of her life, and NAIDOC Week is a chance to celebrate that connection.

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Native bush foods are growing swimmingly at Pundi Produce

Indigenous farmer, Dominic Smith, is cleverly using aquaponics to meet the growing demand for Australia's native bush foods.

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Meet the Aboriginal doctor turning tragedy to triumph

Dr Vinka Barunga has lived through the statistics that reflect the struggles of her people, but has never let them define her potential.

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The maternity 'aunties' supporting Australia's Indigenous new mums

A program pairing culturally-specific health workers with expectant mothers is seeing promising results. SBS News visited one hospital to meet trainee Cherie and...

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The all-Indigenous firefighting crew breaking down barriers

For NSW's first Indigenous firefighting crew, being strong community role models means more than just fighting fires.

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A new exhibition honours the life of the Black Saint of Redfern

A new exhibition by Indigenous artist Gordon Syron and his wife Elaine Pelot Syron has paid tribute to the life of Wiradjuri Elder Mum Shirl.

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Indigenous softballers from Port Adelaide represent Australia at the International Friendship Tournament

Two young softball players from Port Adelaide have been Selected in the Under 15's Australian squad and are doing their community proud.

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Inspiration for Treaty repatriated to Yolgnu

In 1989, Mandawuy Yunupingu walked into the Yirrkala Literature Production Centre and heard a song which unleashed a creativity that would result in the...

OPINION

The Voice is our movement, it does not belong to politicians

OPINION: The people have categorically stated what they want. It is a Referendum to enshrine a Voice to Parliament, but one advocate questions the political will...

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