Tag: First Nations people
Malarndirri McCarthy is the new Indigenous Affairs minister. She faces an extremely difficult task
After the referendum loss, the government hasn’t had much of a plan for Indigenous Australians. The new minister’s biggest challenge will be making one.
First Nations imprisonment is already at a record high. Unless government policy changes, it will only get worse
Lowering Indigenous incarceration rates is a key aim of the Closing The Gap targets, but there are more First Nations people behind bars than ever. How did this happen and what can fix it?
Can more ethical histories be written about early colonial expeditions? A new project seeks to do just that
Truth-telling is at the heart of a new project re-examining an expedition in Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula. This research aims to address the absence of Aboriginal voices in this history.
Generative AI in the classroom risks further threatening Indigenous inclusion in schools
Tools such as ChatGPT dominate the conversation around AI in schools. But with teachers looking to meet Indigenous content requirements, using generative AI could do more harm than good.
Zenadth Kes peoples’ long journey to self-determination in the Torres Strait
Zenadth Kes peoples (or Torres Strait Islanders) have a tiny population, but they’ve been highly effective in creating distinctive laws to protect their culture and way of life.
The more you know: people with better understanding of Australia’s colonial history more likely to support moving Australia Day
After the Voice to Parliament referendum, researchers asked a sample of Australians how they felt about issues including changing the date of Australia Day.
Why First Nations 'ununiformed warriors' qualify for the Australian War Memorial
The Australian War memorial recently announced it will extend its exhibition to recognise the Frontier Wars, where Aboriginal resistance fighters fought in retaliation to massacres and other attacks.
A royal commission won't help the abuse of Aboriginal kids. Indigenous-led solutions will
A royal commission into sexual abuse in Aboriginal communities is not the way to address abuse against Aboriginal children. Indigenous-led solutions are needed.
Our mapping project shows how extensive frontier violence was in Queensland. This is why truth-telling matters
Frontier violence was widespread across colonial Queensland and has real life implications for contemporary Australia.
After the Voice referendum: how far along are First Nations treaty negotiations across the country?
The national focus on the Voice to Parliament referendum diverted attention from state-based Treaty processes currently happening across the country.
The failed referendum is a political disaster, but opportunity exists for those brave and willing to embrace it
The Voice to Parliament has failed. What does this mean for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
The Voice: how do other countries represent Indigenous voices in government?
Despite the claim ‘there is no comparable constitutional body like this anywhere in the world’ many countries have similar institutions to the proposed Voice.
Indigenous knowledges informing 'machine learning' could prevent stolen art and other culturally unsafe AI practices
There are many programs where people can generate art using AI. However, this comes with a risk of non-Indigenous people generating Indigenous art, which negatively affects Indigenous artists.
Why is truth-telling so important? Our research shows meaningful reconciliation cannot occur without it
Truth-telling between First Nations and non-Indigenous people is a vital step in recognising past colonial wrongdoing. And research has found it is also a step towards self-determination and healing.
Virtual reality is helping Olkola Traditional Owners get back on Country
Olkola Traditional Owners are working with researchers to use digital technologies to see how story interweaves with Country. It also aims to bring Country to Olkola people who are unable to travel.
