Common Ground Launches New Truth-Telling Project Weaving Truths

Common Ground First Nations is excited to launch a new truth-telling project Weaving Truths.

SPEAKINGTRUTH

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

Flora Nullius

Flora Nullius is an explorative essay by storyteller Dakota Feirer which forms part of Common Ground's truth-telling series – Weaving Truths.

Seeds

Seeds is a poem by storyteller Neil Morris which forms part of Common Ground's truth-telling series – Weaving Truths.

The National Apology: Tyson & Marley Holloway-Clarke

Two siblings, Tyson and Marley Holloway-Clarke, recount the moment they watched The National Apology in 2008.

12 – 26 February 1965: The Freedom Ride

The 1965 Freedom Ride was a 15-day bus ride through regional New South Wales aimed to expose the racism experienced by First Nations people, including segregation and exclusion.⁠

4 February 1939: The Cummeragunja Walk-Off

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.

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.

26 January 1938: The First Day of Mourning Protest

On 26 January 1938, the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet, the first Day of Mourning Protest was held by a group of First Nations people on Gadigal land.

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.