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.
To celebrate the 2024 NAIDOC theme – Keep The Fire Burning – Common Ground and Learning To Ngangaanha have created an educational resource.
From the 4 February 1939 an estimated 200 to 300 people walked off the Cummeragunja Mission on Yorta Yorta Country in protest of inhumane living conditions and treatment.
In 2024, Common Ground celebrated five years of First Nations Bedtime Stories by sharing stories and themes captured over the years through this learning resource.
Guided by Country and led by Indigenous knowledge – Firesticks works to empower communities across the continent and abroad to care for land, culture and futures.
Here's a list of film and tv series to celebrate First Nations storytelling and to connect, learn, be inspired and find joy in.
Common Ground had a huge 2024! A year of "first-evers" and continuing projects – we're excited to reflect and celebrate some of our community's incredible achievements.
Phoebe McIlwraith’s project SPEAKINGTRUTH forms part of Common Ground's truth-telling series – Weaving Truths.
Seeds is a poem by storyteller Neil Morris which forms part of Common Ground's truth-telling series – Weaving Truths.
Flora Nullius is an explorative essay by storyteller Dakota Feirer which forms part of Common Ground's truth-telling series – Weaving Truths.
When this continent was invaded over 250 years ago colonisers stole so much more than land. They stole First Nations livelihoods and economies.