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First Nations Artist Blak Douglas Won The Archibald For Portrait Of Another First Nations Artist

His painting "Moby Dickens" focuses on the Lismore floods.

Pedestrian.tv · May 14, 2022

'Stop measuring black kids with a white stick': how to make school assessments fairer for all

In the title we quote Michelle Martin (with her permission), who is a proud Kija woman and passionate educator. She sees a system that does not adequately recognise Aboriginal students’ worldviews or knowledge. Instead, the education system measures Aboriginal students according to white language and cultural systems.

The Conversation · May 12, 2022

‘Our ancestors are in the rocks’: Australian gas project threatens ancient carvings – and emissions blowout

Custodians of petroglyphs in remote north-west say Woodside’s $12bn ‘carbon bomb’ spells disaster for culture and climate

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2022

Aboriginal midwife program works to close the gap in infant mortality and birth complications

Expecting Aboriginal mothers in Victoria are increasingly turning towards First Nations midwifery programs to help with their pregnancies and the delivery of their babies.

ABC News · May 5, 2022

Greens pledge five new birthing on country hubs in $144m federal election promise

The Greens pledge to expand dedicated birthing on country hubs across Australia in a bid to improve culturally appropriate healthcare for First Nations parents and babies.

ABC News · May 5, 2022

How can Aboriginal communities be part of the NSW renewable energy transition?

The New South Wales government’s roadmap to transition from coal-based electricity to renewable energy involves the creation of five “renewable energy zones” across the state.

The Conversation · May 5, 2022

How Do The Major Parties Measure Up On First Nations Policy?

We’re here to help you understand and compare each major party’s First Nations policies and lay it all out without the political spin.

Pedestrian.tv · May 5, 2022

Vote Compass data finds most Australians support Indigenous Voice to Parliament — and it has grown since the last election

Vote Compass asked whether Australia should amend its constitution to establish a representative body to advise Parliament on laws and policies affecting Indigenous peoples — and there was clear support for the idea.

ABC News · May 3, 2022

Processionary caterpillar a welcome sign ahead of annual mullet season

Residents across south-east Queensland are noticing the processionary caterpillar on the move. For First Nations people, these hairy creatures are one of the signs ahead of the upcoming winter mullet season.

ABC News · Apr 30, 2022

Climate change, the environment and the cost of living top the #SetTheAgenda poll

When the 2022 federal election was called three weeks ago, we at The Conversation made a decision to let our readers, not politicians, decide the most important issues facing our nation.

The Conversation · Apr 28, 2022