We acknowledge all First Peoples of this land and celebrate their enduring connections to Country, knowledge and stories. We pay our respects to Elders and Ancestors who watch over us and guide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
We’re excited to announce the launch of our third Dreamy series – a very special language edition.
Bundjalung and Mununjali woman Bronte Charles shares reflections about her Nan, who never got to celebrate this year's NAIDOC milestone of 50 years.
To deepen our understanding of how storytelling shifts structures, narratives and power, Common Ground established the Systems Change Collective in early 2026 and created the Systems Change Collective: Toolkit for Centering First Nations Storytelling.
Here's a list of film and tv series to celebrate First Nations storytelling and to connect, learn, be inspired and find joy in.
Move beyond ‘reconciliation’, here's a few of our favourite ‘r’ words that are meaningful in building futures that centre First Nations people, knowledges and cultures.
To celebrate the 2024 NAIDOC theme – Keep The Fire Burning – Common Ground and Learning To Ngangaanha have created an educational resource.
The uncharted territory of the Treaty era invites us to re-story a future rooted in courage, care, and collective responsibility. Yet as we move forward, one truth must remain at the centre: no one gets left behind. Jedda Atkinson-Costa shares her reflections.
Rhianna Malezer’s art film ‘wului: pink smoke’ is an exploration of fluidity and healing in queer First Nations identities.
Yorta Yorta and Bangerang woman Taneshia Atkinson shares reflections on how matriarchal patterns are a cyclical gift through this beautiful poem.
Celestial Emu is a short film project with Gamilaraay astrophysicist Karlie Noon and Gomeroi and Tongan dancer Daniel Mateo.