Stand Back Waleed: Sovereignty is more complex than an oath
The danger of Aly’s assertions is that it oversimplifies a very complex notion in political and legal philosophy and, by reducing the act of ceding sovereignty to a singular oath, it reveals a lack of critical insight to what sovereignty can mean and how it can operate for First Nations peoples.
The Battle of Beetaloo – NT First Nations unite to stop fracking On Country
The Garrwa, Yanyuwa and Marra peoples of Borroloola know all too well the devastation created by mining and they understand that, for most governments, if they have to choose between mining and First Nations then mining wins. Every time.
Ban spit hoods!
For five years our family have demanded answers and justice, while enduring a coronial inquest, with constant delays, a review by the SA Ombudsman and a Parliamentary Inquiry into the Administration of SA Prisons. We are still waiting. We call on Parliamentarians to support Fella’s Bill, for our son and brother’s legacy, and so no other person or famIly has to experience this injustice and heartbreak.
We should measure our success by our healing and not our promotions
The Yorga Djenna Bidi Aboriginal Women's Leadership Program is designed for Aboriginal women. It involves leadership development over a five-month period. Cultural content and context are interwoven through the program design and delivery. Elders are an integral part of the program and are very involved in program delivery.