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Minister Scullion: Minister to host Redfern Statement workshop

Announcements | 29 Aug 2016

The Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, will host a workshop with the leaders of key Indigenous organisations that signed the Redfern Statement. The workshop, to be held in coming weeks, will build on the Government’s reforms over the past three years and provide a valuable opportunity for Indigenous leaders who represent a range of sectors to come together with the Minister to hold strategic discussions about ways engagement within Indigenous Affairs can be further strengthened.

Elijah Douglas and Rachel O’Connor at the United Nations Headquarters in New York

Meeting in New York to support Indigenous cultures

Stories | 26 Aug 2016

Elijah Douglas from Doomadgee recently travelled to New York city to share his experience of teaching and preserving his Aboriginal culture with other Indigenous leaders from around the world at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.

(L-R) John Morseu, Nicolette Suttor and Shannon Sutton at the National Library of Australia.

Preserving and making Indigenous histories accessible at the National Library of Australia

Stories | 23 Aug 2016

Three Indigenous young adults at the National Library of Australia work to preserve Indigenous history and culture while recognising their critical role in making it accessible to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Department of Defence: Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Programme celebrates 20 years of service to Indigenous communities

Announcements | 22 Aug 2016

This year the Australian Army celebrates the 20th anniversary of providing support to remote Indigenous communities through the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Programme (AACAP). AACAP is a collaborative partnership between the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, which provides up to $6 million per project, and the Australian Army, which contributes personnel and equipment to complete the works.

Minister Scullion: 50th anniversary of the Wave Hill Walk Off

Announcements | 19 Aug 2016

Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, today joined the Gurindji people, traditional owners of country, and Northern Territory Land Council representatives in Kalkarindji to mark the 50th anniversary of the historic Wave Hill Walk Off.

Minister Scullion paid tribute to the strong Gurindji people, particularly Vincent Lingiari, for the courage they took in standing up for their people and their country.

"The Wave Hill Walk Off has long been acknowledged as a watershed moment in the journey to the recognition of land rights in Australia," Minister Scullion said.

Beth Hall (left) and Dorinda Cox (right) celebrating as part of the APEC Women and the Economy forum’s cultural exchange.

First Indigenous woman at the APEC Women and the Economy Forum

Stories | 18 Aug 2016

Dorinda Cox, a Noongar woman from South-West Australia, became the first Indigenous Australian woman to attend the APEC Women and the Economy Forum.

Michael Ford (right) at El Questro Station

Life as a stockman in the Kimberley a dream job for Michael

Stories | 15 Aug 2016

East Kimberley Job Pathways are running an industry skills programme training Indigenous people to be stockmen in the large pastoral industry in the Kimberley.

Minister Scullion: LAF further reduces petrol sniffing

Announcements | 12 Aug 2016

A study into the prevalence of petrol sniffing in selected Indigenous communities revealed sniffing continued to decline between 2011 and 2014. Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, said today the downward trend coincided with Coalition Government’s continued roll out of low aromatic unleaded fuel in areas affected by petrol sniffing.

Minister Scullion: Native title recognised over Ngurra Kayanta country

Announcements | 11 Aug 2016

A native title claim covering approximately 20,000 square kilometres in the south-east Kimberley region of Western Australia has been finalised today with the Federal Court recognising native title on Ngurra Kayanta country. Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, said the court’s determination at Jalyirr (located within the claim area) was a great result for the Ngurra Kayanta people and their legal representative, Central Desert Native Title Services, and recognised the hard work of everyone involved.

Minister Scullion: Native title recognised in Borroloola