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Younger Australians show greater interest in Indigenous histories, but know less about them: new research

It has been 50 years since Australia first marked NAIDOC week. Originating in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander political protest and advocacy, the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) describes the celebrations as “an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories”.

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SA:Art symbolises Indigenous leader's steely resolve

A new statue of a celebrated Indigenous rights leader symbolises both her generosity of spirit and a fierce determination to create change.

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Art symbolises Indigenous leader's steely resolve

A new statue of a celebrated Indigenous rights leader symbolises both her generosity of spirit and a fierce determination to create change.

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'Listen': Indigenous youth warned of deadly jail cycle

The brother of a First Nations inmate who died from capsicum spray being used to break up a prison fight has urged young people to avoid the same tragic fate.

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Hard reality of reconciliation on apology anniversary

There remains a long way to go for Indigenous reconciliation as racism continues to fester, almost two decades on from the apology to the Stolen Generations.

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WA had the highest rates of Indigenous child removal in the country. At last, the state is finally facing up to it

First Nations people please be advised this article speaks of racially discriminating moments in history, including the distress and death of First Nations people.

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WA Premier Unveils Long-Awaited Redress Scheme For Stolen Generations

The WA government has announced a redress scheme for Stolen Generations survivors, marking a major step towards reconciliation.

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Action needed for ageing Stolen Generations survivors

National Sorry Day is a time to reflect on the history of the Stolen Generations, the Healing Foundation says as it calls for more support for survivors.

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Sorry isn't enough: Stolen Generations call for action

It's been 16 years since Kevin Rudd's national apology to the Stolen Generations and stakeholder groups are in Canberra calling for continued action.

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Forget Australia’s referendum. Indigenous people make strides on their own

Aboriginal residents of Shepparton establish thriving sport, education and cultural centres to boost their community.

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Secrets of Dawn: exposing the truth behind the magazine

An exhibition focused on the Stolen Generations will shine a light on the former NSW Aborigines Welfare Board's Dawn Magazine and the truth behind the pictures

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Linda Burney calls for investigation into possible secret burial sites at Stolen Generations institution

Minister for Indigenous Australians says claims of potential ‘clandestine’ burials at former Kinchela Aboriginal Boys Training are ‘deeply disturbing’

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Who are the Stolen Generations and what has happened to them?

Under Australia’s assimilation laws, as many as one in three Indigenous children were removed from their families in the 60 years between 1910 and 1970. The intergenerational impact has been devastating

The Guardian - AU

‘Taken to hell’: even today survivors of Kinchela boys’ home are known by their numbers

Former residents recall being flogged, chained to a tree overnight, told they weren’t Aboriginal or that their parents were dead. Many have been traumatised for life

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Revealed: multiple sites of possible secret graves discovered at Stolen Generations institution for children

Exclusive: former residents of Kinchela, near Kempsey, call on NSW government to excavate site after ground-penetrating radar picked up at least nine suspicious anomalies

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How The Foster Care System Continues The Stolen Generations, From Someone Who Survived It

"As a survivor, my own experience of going through the family policing system and being removed allowed me to reflect in my silence because my voice was so denied."

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Brenda Matthews was ripped from a loving family twice. But she was born too late to be officially recognised as Stolen Generations

The woman’s face is in profile, her eyes looking into the distance – or the past, or the future. This is a quiet woman, a thoughtful one; possibly one who also carries sadness in her soul. This woman’s face is natural, a face with features as familiar as my own…

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The antithesis of healing: the AFL turns away from truth-telling again, ending Hawthorn investigation

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Stolen Generations survivors reach settlement with Commonwealth, church for historic abuse at Croker Island Mission

Eileen Cummings recalls physical abuse from missionaries for speaking in her language and a beating with an electric cord, but final compensation and a chance to share her story has finally brought closure to a dark period in Australian history.

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Coota Girls to mark Sorry Day in Botanic Gardens

On May 26, 1997, the Bringing Them Home report about the Stolen Generations was tabled in parliament and each year Sorry Day commemorates the survivors.

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Stolen Generations survivor says Sorry Day highlights ongoing pain for Aboriginal families

As Australians gather to acknowledge Sorry Day, a Stolen Generations survivor in northern Victoria is working to prevent history repeating itself.

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Today is National Sorry Day, but many Indigenous Australians say they're still being asked: 'Why should I apologise?'

At just two years old, Monica Wallabindi's mother was stolen from her family. She says National Sorry Day isn't about making anyone feel personally guilty or responsible, but acknowledging Australia's past.

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Coolamon Community charity packing essentials for expectant First Nations mums

Impacted by the Stolen Generations, mother and daughter Jennifer and Evie Wood launched the Coolamon Community initiative after finding out Indigenous babies are 10 times more likely to be removed by child protection services.

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Indigenous elder Garry Ryder survived the Stolen Generations and now wants Marribank Mission restored

Garry Ryder alleges he was abused while at Marribank Mission in Western Australia, but hopes the site will be restored as a reminder of Australia's dark past and so mistakes are not repeated.

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Wiradjuri woman Brenda Matthews tells story of personal reconciliation in The Last Daughter

Wiradjuri woman Brenda Matthews considers herself part of the Stolen Generations — but from a legal perspective she is not. Her story is told in a new film following her quest for identity and healing.

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