There’s lots of events all across the New England for NAIDOC Week.
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Posted inHealth, Indigenous, Tamworth
TAMS secures funding for new facility
Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service (TAMS) has secured a government grant for $4.3m to build a new facility.
Posted inIndigenous, National News
NAIDOC is a time for ‘Blak, loud and proud’ celebration
NAIDOC Week begins on Sunday under the theme ‘Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud’, which was chosen in response to October’s Voice referendum defeat.
Posted inAwards, Education, Indigenous
NAIDOC Week Awards recognise achievements of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
The inaugural Armidale Schools NAIDOC Week Education Awards have celebrated the achievements of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff in the lead up to National NAIDOC Week on July 7.
Posted inArmidale, Indigenous, Sport
Dean Widders comes home to help identify sports stars of tomorrow
Local NRL legend and former NIAS athlete, Dean Widders, will be a guest coach at the upcoming UAA/NIAS Indigenous Talent ID Day in Armidale
Posted inGwydir Shire, Indigenous, Memorials and funerals
Hundreds attend Myall Creek Massacre commemoration
Hundreds of people have gathered to remember the day Aboriginal people were massacred by stockmen in our region 186 years ago.
Posted inIndigenous
First Nations artists in the spotlight at Myall Creek Memorial
Arts North West is partnering with Ceramic Break Sculpture Park in Warialda to deliver the ‘Myall Creek Memorial Exhibition’ and ‘Gather & Trade: Aboriginal Artisan Micro Markets’ on tomorrow
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics, Indigenous
Senators claim future gas plan ‘deaf’ to traditional owners’ concerns
The future gas strategy has been criticised for misrepresenting the views of traditional owners, with calls for an apology from the federal government.
Posted inEnvironment, Indigenous
Invasive species a dire problem for country, culture
Invasive species are threatening Indigenous lands, particularly in Australia’s eastern states, prompting calls for a caring for country commissioner.
Posted inAwareness Events, Indigenous
Action needed for ageing Stolen Generations survivors
National Sorry Day is a time to reflect on the history of the Stolen Generations, the Healing Foundation says as it calls for more support for survivors.