SANTS NEWS

Monthly native title updates

Introducing our new logo

We’re excited to share our new logo, designed in collaboration with Ngarrindjeri artist Jordan Lovegrove.

It symbolises South Australia’s Traditional Owners, their deep connection to Country and our commitment to supporting their journey towards self-determination.

The colours reflect SA’s diverse landscapes – from the red desert to the green hills and waters in-between. The semi-circles represent Elders sharing knowledge with younger generations, while the footprints represent progress and building on native title 👣

SA First Nations communities ‘waiting, prepared’ to restart treaty process

Aboriginal leaders in South Australia have called on the state government to restart treaty negotiations, saying a “lack of progress” so far has been “disappointing”.

SA Native Title Services CEO Keith Thomas said he believed the government had taken a “cautious” approach to treaty after South Australians overwhelmingly rejected a constitutionally-enshrined Voice to Parliament at the 2023 referendum.

He said while many members of the Aboriginal community were “surprised” by the referendum result, he believed the community was now “ready” to restart treaty discussions, citing stronger native title, heritage and water rights as potential outcomes.

“I think there has to be recognition from the state government about the growth in native title bodies in South Australia,” he said.

SANTS Water Forum

SANTS held a two-day forum for Prescribed Body Corporates (PBCs) to discuss First Nations water rights and interests.

On May 8 and 9, PBC members from across the state met at the Adelaide Royal Coach, Kent Town, to share their views, concerns, and aspirations about water management and planning.

The forum outcomes will be shared with the Department for Environment and Water and will help inform SANTS’ advocacy for the rights and interests of Traditional Owners.

Capturing native title stories

SANTS is working on an exciting project about the history of native title in South Australia. The project will include a publication, exhibition and virtual reality experience at the South Australian Museum, and gala dinner to celebrate and reflect on the last 30 years of native title.

We’re compiling photographs and stories from the archives, and interviewing PBCs and influential native title figures, who’ll feature in a special edition of Aboriginal Way. Not only that, we’re also creating virtual reality videos that will allow everyday Australians to learn more about native title rights and interests directly from Elders on their Country.

If you’ve been involved in native title and want to share you story, please reach out to calebs@nativetitlesa.org

Ranger positions available on the Eyre Peninsula

Love looking after Country? Want to spend every day outside?

SANTS is looking for casual rangers and a Ranger Coordinator to work in the newly established Eyre Peninsula (Nauo-Wirangu) Rangers Program, based in the Port Lincoln region.

You’ll work in a team to help look after Country (land, water and sea), heritage, culture and people, looking after threatened species and biodiversity to protect and improve Country.

Please note: these roles are identified for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Wirangu and Nauo Traditional Owners are encouraged to apply. Women are also encouraged to apply as a Women’s Ranger team is being established.

If this sounds like you, find out more below (job expired).