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.
Camp Sovereignty is sacred land. It is a place for ceremony, truth-telling, resistance, healing and survival. Located in the heard of Naarm, Camp Sovereignty was first established in 2006 and re-established in January 2024.
The Northern Territory Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1976 gives First Nations people freehold title to their land.
Water sovereignty is about First Nations people having control over waters they traditionally and rightfully own.
First Nations people are the knowledge keepers of some of the oldest forms of jurisprudence (philosophies of law).
Learn about Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country.
Common Ground launches 2024 Annual Report highlighting a big year of connection, transformation and many firsts.