A contingent of local Elders from Uralla, Armidale and Walcha are asking for the community to help support their journey to Kempsey for the Elders Olympics in May.
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Meet your candidates for the 2024 NSW Aboriginal Land Council Election – Northern Region
Eligible Indigenous voters will go to the polls next weekend with three candidates on the card, vying to represent the Northern Region in the 2024 NSW Aboriginal Land Council Election.
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A day of celebration of Aboriginal culture in Moree
The Blak Markets will be running for the first time in Moree on Sunday 29 October at the Aboriginal Sculpture walk at Jellicoe Park.
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Indigenous art program inspires local students
Artworks from school students who participated in an Indigenous arts education program in the New England will go on display at the Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place in Armidale […]
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Referendum fails: New England votes No
The path forward for reconciliation is anything but clear after yesterday’s referendum failed, with 75% of New Englanders voting no.
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Local leader urges Yes vote in referendum
Liberal MP Aileen MacDonald has urged people to vote “Yes” this Saturday based on the disadvantage of the First Nations community she saw in her role as a community corrections officer.
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Hundreds march for Yes in Armidale
Organisers say three hundred people marched in the streets of the Armidale CBD last Friday in support of the Voice to Parliament.
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“Nothing about us without us”: Anaiwan Elder Steve Widders on the Voice
Respected Anaiwan Elder Steve Widders says The Voice is about recognising that the Aboriginal people have been here for a long time, and we need to hear from them.
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The Voice: Mythbusting some of the many claims
Understanding what this referendum is about is not so straightforward, with many myths, misconceptions, and a lot of misinformation. Let’s debunk some of them…
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‘Monumental moment’ recognising the Anaiwan people at ARC
The Anaiwan people will soon be acknowledged in the city’s welcome signage following a unanimous motion at today’s Armidale Regional Council meeting