Aboriginal Way Podcasts Uncategorised

On July 6, the Ngadjuri people of South Australia received their second Federal Court-recognised native title consent determination, at a packed Burra Town Hall. The determination area covers South Australian towns across the Mid North including Kapunda, Clare, Burra, Peterborough and Yunta. Ngadjuri Elder Aunty Patricia Waria Read spoke at … Read More

Recent cultural burns on Yorke Peninsula are reconnecting Narungga people to the traditional practice of burning on Country, training local First Nations people, and facilitating the exchange of knowledge between First Nations’ people and non-Indigenous partners and land managers. We spoke with Narungga man and leading practitioner, Peter Turner, who … Read More

“These people are infiltrating local governments, taking custodians land away and meddling with identity and politics, it’s a really scary issue.” Palawa man Nathan Maynard’s play, ‘At What Cost?’, explores the issue of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders incorrectly identifying themselves, a contentious issue since legal reform from the Tasmanian … Read More

For many Aboriginal language groups across South Australia, the word ‘tjindu’ translates to sun or sunshine, so it was the perfect choice to name a foundation whose purpose is to help Aboriginal children and young people shine their brightest. The Tjindu Foundation aims to build resilience, school retention and employment … Read More

Landscape SA has released its ten-year State Landscape Strategy. South Australia’s landscape boards, peak bodies, local and state government agencies, and other landscape management stakeholders have worked together to develop the strategy. The document outlines seven priorities for the landscape boards and their communities to consider in their land management … Read More

MEDIA RELEASE Application to Mine in Lake Torrens under Consideration by SA Government The South Australian Government is currently considering an application to allow mining exploration on Lake Torrens, a place of Aboriginal cultural significance, despite national condemnation of Rio Tinto after the destruction of the ancient Aboriginal site Juukan … Read More

The Stronger Partners, Stronger Futures Final Report has been released by the Department for Energy and Mining, which you can read here.  Stronger Partners, Stronger Futures Report 2020 (13575 KB) The report sets out measures the Department is putting in place with the aim of improving the exploration process, particularly in … Read More

More than 3,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations support Indigenous communities around Australia by delivering services and supporting economic development, especially in regional and remote parts of the country. The regulatory framework and support to these corporations is provided by the Corporations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2006 … Read More

We’re very pleased to report that after a closure to help reduce the risk of COVID-19, the SANTS office will re-open from Monday 22 June.Our staff will return to the office on a rostered basis so that we maintain a safe workplace. Our reception will be staffed Monday to Friday … Read More