Things to Learn, Listen, Do: Edition 1

Here's a few things to learn, listen, do and more as featured in the Common Ground newsletter throughout the first quarter of 2025.

Celebrating First Nations Women and Gender Diverse Changemakers and Storytellers

Common Ground celebrates all of the incredible First Nations women and gender diverse changemakers we work with this International Women's Day and 365 days a year.

Celebrating Aunty Gerry Through Short Film 'Gerry Cakes'

The 'Gerry Cakes' short film celebrates the loving memory of Aunty Gerry and captures her hilarious yarn about cooking Johnny (or Gerry) cakes.

Yorta Yorta Day of Mourning and Self-Determined Sovereignty

Vanessa Morris reflects on returning home to Yorta Yorta Woka (Country) for a Day of Mourning, and community self-determined sovereignty.

Common Ground's Year of Firsts

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.

First Nations Dates of Significance

From Mabo Day to NAIDOC Week, there are many dates throughout the year that are historically and culturally significant to First Nations people.

First Nations Family and Kinship Systems

First Nations family and kinship systems may be confusing or complex to western societies, but they are a way of life for many of us.

Opposing The Reintroduction of Spithoods

An Arrernte mother speaks out on the re-introduction of spithoods and so called "diversion" methods in the NT.

From Seisia to Canberra

The more you believe in yourself the more powerful you become.

The Unwavering Power of First Nations Youth: A Personal Reflection

There’s this extraordinary light that sits within each and every young person – where if you take the time, you get the privilege to witness.