Why Write? Emails with Lay and Phoebe

An email conversation between two nation-cousins who together attempt to unpack the power and tension of what it means to be Black writers.

Pregnancy and Birthing

Before colonisation, culturally safe birthing was an uninterrupted practice for First Nations families for over 80,000 years.

Yolngu Ways of Learning

The songs, dances and stories of Yolngu culture live in the Yolngu people, and in the land that has been their home for tens of thousands of years.

Uluru Statement from the Heart

The Uluru Statement from the Heart was created from the collective experiences of many First Nations people from across the continent.

United We Shine: My Experience of Mardi Gras

Sermsah Bin Saad writes about his experience attending Mardi Gras 2022 in Sydney.

The Torres Strait Islander Flag

The flag is an important symbol of unity and identity for Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Time

First Nations people see time not as a twelve hour circle with arms, but rather a story that is being written and rewritten every hour of everyday.

The First Scientists

First Nations people in Australia are the original scientists.

The Barunga Statement and Agreement

The Barunga Statement called for self-determination and the granting of social, economic and cultural rights.

The Dreaming

The 'Dreaming' or the 'Dreamtime' is a First Nations oral history of the world and its creation.