Aboriginal Way News

Since 2014 Reconciliation South Australia and ActNow Theatre have delivered a program called Generation of Change, designed to give school students and teachers the opportunity to explore the impacts of racism as well as how to prevent it.The day-long program includes a theatre element where students can express their ideas … Read More

The new CEO of the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) says the organisation will maintain its strong commitment to Aboriginal screen makers as the organisation’s current Aboriginal Screen Strategy expires.Kate Croser, who was a producer of the popular Australian film Top End Wedding and who started as CEO of SAFC in September, … Read More

On this program, join us at the launch of Tarnanthi 2019, the national festival of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, which has  just opened at the Art Gallery of South Australia. We had a chat with artists Robert Fielding, about why an old beat up car became his … Read More

Kurruru Arts and Cultural Hub is entering a new era and direction, sharing a new space with Kura Yerlo Inc. at Trimmer Parade Seaton. With the new building and a new buzz comes exciting programs for all ages from skills development workshops in Indigenous Contemporary Dance, Nunga Ballet, Leaping Lizards … Read More

Commissioner for Aboriginal Engagement Roger Thomas is leading a State-wide consultation to seek the views of Aboriginal South Australians on ways to improve the working relationship between State Government and Aboriginal nations. He spoke to Kaliah Alice about the consultation process currently under way.

On the show this week we speak to Executive Director of Reconciliation South Australia Shona Read about her time at this year’s amazing Garma festival up in East Arnhem Land and Reconciliation SA’s future directions.

On Aboriginal Way radio this week, we hear about a huge exhibition of art by First Nations South Australian artists that’s opening in Adelaide soon – Our Mob. We speak to thriving contemporary artist, Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara woman Elizabeth Close for her perspective on the giant annual art show. She … Read More

60% of the state of South Australia now has native title resolved, with remaining claims progressing rapidly through the Federal Court. With most native title claims in the state likely to be resolved within the next few years, the CEO of SA Native Title Services Keith Thomas discusses how native … Read More

On this program we speak to Kaurna Elder Jeffrey Newchurch on the return of eleven Kaurna old people to be reburied on their country. The remains of the old people were held at UK institutions and the Federal Government has coordinated the return of these ancestors from overseas to Canberra. … Read More