Aboriginal families and children in care will have improved access to culturally-safe legal and social support following the launch of a new specialist service aimed at keeping families together.
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Posted inIndigenous, Uralla
‘For Our Elders’ artwork for remembering Uralla Elders
Local artist, Jaz Taylor, has created a work of art to remember current Anaiwan Elders of the Uralla area and their stories for future generations to pass down through time.
Posted inIndigenous
More Aboriginal land claims being approved
The NSW Government says it is working to approve more Aboriginal land claims including in the New England.
Posted inIndigenous
Beyond Myall Creek: 185 Years of Remembrance and Looking to the Future
The memorial weekend has passed for another year, but the work of Friends of Myall Creek is ongoing.
Posted inIndigenous, Tamworth
Honouring a Great Leader, Aunty Yvonne Kent
The Tamworth community will gather to add their personal touch to a commemorative portrait in honour of the late Aunty Yvonne Kent on June 28.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Indigenous, Local politics
Disrespect in Armidale Council as motion to recognise Indigenous owners voted down
Armidale Regional Councillors have voted down a motion to install acknowledgement signs for traditional landowners at a disruptive council meeting.
Posted inAwareness Events, Indigenous, Tamworth
Flag raised for Reconciliation Week
Tamworth Regional Council held a flag raising event at Fitzroy Plaza yesterday to commemorate National Reconciliation Week.
Posted inIndigenous, What's on
Community to come together at Myall Creek Massacre memorial
People from around the country will once again gather on June 11 to remember the atrocities committed at Myall Creek in 1838.
Posted inHealth, Indigenous, Inverell
New program in Inverell works towards Closing the Gap
Inverell is another step closer to closing the gap with Bandaar Walaaybaa Community Hub Aboriginal Corporation’s newest program launching today.
Posted inArmidale, Indigenous
Crossing the bridge to Reconciliation in Armidale
Armidale ANTaR will once again host their annual bridge walk in celebration and commemoration of National Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week on May 28.