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The Federal Government’s Joint Select Committee on Constitutional Recognition relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples has toured the country and heard from individuals and organisations interested in the future of constitutional recognition.  The Committee, chaired by Senator Patrick Dodson, pictured, was established after a First Nations Voice enshrined in the … Read More

PUBLIC NOTICE WIRANGU NATIVE TITLE AUTHORISATION MEETINGSouth Australian Native Title Services Ltd (SANTS) invites all Wirangu native title claimants (the proposed native title claim group) as described below to attend a meeting to authorise a new native title determination application as depicted in the map at the time and location … Read More

In July 2018, SANTS celebrates a decade of working with Aboriginal Nations towards native title recognition and sustainable Aboriginal Nations. Native title in South Australia was previously managed by the Native Title Unit of the Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement and in July 2008 SANTS became an independent organisation.We thank Anangu … Read More

The outstanding contributions of Aboriginal people in our community were recognised at the NAIDOC SA Awards, held at the Grand Chancellor Hotel on Monday 9 July 2018.  From a scholar who is the first Indigenous person to write a doctorate on the Stolen Generations, to an elder who is the … Read More

How can a family and community best deal with the devastating impact of suicide? It’s a question that playwright Jada Alberts confronts head on in her first play Brothers Wreck, which is currently on show at the Odeon Theatre in Adelaide. She believes that open communication is essential and the way … Read More

A meeting at the Coffin Bay Yacht Club during Reconciliation Week saw around one hundred Coffin Bay residents meet with and learn about the original inhabitants of the area. The Nauo History meeting was initiated by Coffin Bay Brian Witty, Karmen Podoresky and friends, after the message “does anyone know … Read More

A senior police officer has recounted her family’s history of conflict with white authorities, but says that despite the past, working in the force allows her to help Aboriginal people and advance reconciliation. Sergeant Danielle James-A’Hang, Aboriginal Policy Officer for SAPOL delivered a powerful speech at the Reconciliation in the … Read More

SA Native Title Services (SANTS) continues to work with native title holders and claimants, their representatives and other stakeholders to resolve native title claims currently before the Courts. There are currently twenty native title applications being dealt with in South Australia. The Adnyamathanha Peoples (Area C & F), Wilyakali No.2 … Read More

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – PREMIER’S NAIDOC AWARD 2018 The Premier’s NAIDOC Award recognises the outstanding achievements and service of an extraordinary South Australian who has made a significant contribution to the lives of Aboriginal people in South Australia. NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN Nominees must be: a resident of South Australia … Read More