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It is our responsibility to pay attention to our surroundings and try to understand the essence of a thing or a person

Despite the unsettling advancement of weapons technology in the 21st century, storytelling remains a powerful force for promoting conflict resolution and peace. First Nations poetry of peace is a continuation of millennia-old Indigenous practices to maintain or restore balance in our worlds through storytelling.

The PM’s interpretation of the concept appears to differ from the one Indigenous leaders promote, sparking accusations he is abandoning it in favour of ‘casual conversations’

Australian children are among the healthiest in the world. However, First Nations children continue to be left behind. To break the cycle of disadvantage, we need to foster First Nations children’s wellbeing so they can enjoy strong, happy childhoods.

Indigenous leaders have reflected on the voice referendum defeat as the prime minister spoke of old roads and new paths in tackling disadvantage.

While Indigenous nations fight the crown for compensation owed from an agreement signed in 1850, one nation fights a different battle

Annual report finds only five of the 19 measures monitored are considered to be on track

Australian national data show First Nations women face almost twice the risk of stillbirth or “sorry business babies” compared to non-First Nations women.

Elder abuse is an emerging public health and safety issue for communities of high-income countries.

Exclusive: Guardian Australia obtained the full, unpublished report, more than a year after it was tabled, via a Right to Information application

Just 1% of renewables developments in Australia involve First Nations equity, compared with 20% in Canada. But some believe the sector offers a ‘new moment’ for Aboriginal people