Systems Change Collective: Toolkit For Centering First Nations Storytelling

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.

She never got 50 years

Bundjalung and Mununjali woman Bronte Charles shares reflections about her Nan, who never got to celebrate this year's NAIDOC milestone of 50 years.

A Few Things To Watch: First Nations Film & TV

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’ With This List of ‘R’ Words

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.

Re-Storying Our Future Into the Treaty Era Means Leaving No One Behind

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.

Wului: Pink Smoke

Rhianna Malezer’s art film ‘wului: pink smoke’ is an exploration of fluidity and healing in queer First Nations identities.

My Mother Is the Earth

Yorta Yorta and Bangerang woman Taneshia Atkinson shares reflections on how matriarchal patterns are a cyclical gift through this beautiful poem.

SPEAKINGTRUTH

Phoebe McIlwraith’s project SPEAKINGTRUTH forms part of Common Ground's truth-telling series – Weaving Truths.