https://www.reddit.com/r/endangeredlanguages/comments/1g88i32/kayardild_language_the_least_spoken_language_in/

Hi everyone, I’m a student from RMIT university, I have a final assignment is about indigenous communities. If you have time, would you mind helping me with this survey. I would really appreciate it. Thank you very much!!!

https://rmit.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6MuNrFJgJMfUpUi

My grandfather grew up and worked in rural QLD. He also knew and worked with Indigenous Australians his whole life. He was practical and sensible in all matters, which is why it was so striking when I was younger that he believed UFOs (as intelligent objects, not natural phenomena) were as real as anything else in the world . He often said the ‘black fellas’ had always known about them. I’ve got a newfound interest in UFOs and have been thinking over what he told me (he’s since died). Does anyone know much about the presence of UFOs in First Nations culture/lore?

Hi all!

I was wondering what fabric manufacturers might be carrying designs created by Wurundjeri artists?

I feel like I've heard that places like spotlight/lincraft are not great for ethically selling Indigenous art so I'm looking for a small business/online store that carries designs from a Wurundjeri artist :)

If anyone knows of a place I could check out/contact for more info I'd be very grateful!!

Hi there, Scott from Shine Lawyers here, I just thought I'd pass this on in case it was of interest - posting with admin's approval - our team will be holding community information sessions across the Northern Territory this week about the recent Stolen Wages NT Class Action Settlement announcement.

The Commonwealth has recently agreed to settle the Northern Territory Stolen Wages Class Action for up to $202 million (subject to court approval). Shine's legal team will visit six major regional centres in the NT from 23-29 September 2024 to begin a significant outreach program set to run through to August 2025, to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers and their families register for the settlement. The case was brought by Minnie McDonald on behalf of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who worked in the NT and were paid little or no wages from 1933 to 1971. If you are one of these people, or your spouse or parent was but have since passed away, then you are part of this class action. You must be registered by 31 August 2025 to be considered for compensation money. For venues and times for the upcoming information sessions, or to register, go here: shine.com.au/ntevents

Attend a free information session

• Please bring photo identification e.g. Driver's Licence, Photo Card, Proof of Age Card, Working with Children Card 
• If you do not have photo identification, please bring two other forms of identification e.g. Medicare card, concession card, healthcare card, bank card (key card), or similar
• You do not need to RSVP 
• You can drop in at any time   
• Friends and family are also welcome.    

Please check this page regularly, as we’ll be updating the new event locations, dates and times when they become available. shine.com.au/ntevents

Alice Springs

Monday 23 Sept 2024

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (ACST)

Alice Springs Convention Centre

93 Barrett Drive
Alice Springs
NT 0870

Tennant Creek

Wednesday 25 Sept 2024

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (ACST)

Civic Hall

41 Peko Road
Tennant Creek
NT 0860

Galiwinku

Wednesday 25 Sept 2024

10:30 AM - 3:30 PM (ACST)

Galiwin'ku Sport and Rec Centre

Maningrida

Thursday 26 Sept 2024

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (ACST)

Dhukurrdji Lodge

Darwin

Friday 27 Sept 2024

TBC

To be confirmed

Katherine

Sunday 29 Sept 2024

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (ACST)

Knotts Crossing Resort

10 Cameron St
Katherine NT 0850
Australia

For more information, please contact our team at:  1800 860 378 or email ntstolenwages@shine.com.au or visit shine.com.au/ntevents or https://bit.ly/stolenwagesntsettlement

Kind Regards, Scott

Hey you mob,

I’m a 27 yo Gubbi Gubbi woman living on Yugerra country.

I’m looking to connect with sistas and aunties in my area to connect more with and learn from community, and would love to connect with Gubbi Gubbi sistas, aunties and Elders (particularly from Gympie/Fraser region where my ancestors are from) for knowledge sharing. This can be online/over the phone until I’m able to get on up there. Also down to connect online/phone for those in different areas ☺️

I’m very proud of my Aboriginal heritage, though as I am white-passing and did not have the honour and privilege of growing up in culture, I have found it difficult to mentally push past the feelings of undeservedness and fears of rejection to allow myself to authentically connect with mob and community. Time to change that and keep the flame burning!

Shoot me a message if you’d be open to connecting!

🖤💛❤️

My husband has very recently found out his father is indigenous. He has not had contact with him directly since very young, nor does he wish to (due to abuse) But he (and I) are very curious to learn more about his background, for both his peace of mind and for our children to understand and be proud of. The only information he has on his father is the information on my husband’s birth certificate, is there anyway we can learn more just through this? Really appreciate any information anyone can give - it’s been playing on his mind very heavily since finding out after 30 years of not knowing

Hi everyone,

My names Harry and I'm a student doing my final year design project. For this project I need to do some research.

https://qsurvey.qut.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_8Jrza5c3mY1JeVU

Some info on my project:

I am working on a plan to get more First Nations children playing instruments. Because of this I do need participants to be of First Nations heritage in order to inform the direction of my work.

The questionaire should only take 5-10min of your time and no personal information is recorded, just question answers.

So please if you have the time I would love if you could help with this, and if you have any further questions or suggestions please comment them.