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13th Anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People
The 13 September 2020 marks the 13th Anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP). The declaration founded a framework for

Indigenous Literacy Day
Every year on the 2nd of September The Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) host Indigenous Literacy Day. The day is celebrated in hopes of raising awareness

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2020
On the 9th of August, we celebrated the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. This is an international celebration that commemorates the date of

World Rangers Day 2020
World Ranger Day is celebrated worldwide each year on July 31st to honour and celebrate the invaluable contribution rangers make to preserving and protecting our natural assets and cultural heritage.

Welcome to the Indigenous Governance Network
We are excited to welcome you to the Indigenous Governance Network. This Network is managed by Reconciliation Australia in collaboration with The Australian Indigenous Governance

Yarning with the United Ngunnawal Youth Council
The United Ngunnawal Youth Council (UNYC) was founded by Bradley Mapiva-Brown, a Ngunnawal custodian and youth representative, in 2019. The establishment was a result of

Indigenous Community Fellowships 2021
The University of Melbourne’s Indigenous Knowledge Institute is offering two Indigenous community fellowships in partnership with the Melbourne Social Equity Institute. The fellowships are aimed

Governance for Growth
Indigenous Governance Awards 2018
Finalist – Category B
Established in 2005, the Warlpiri Education and Training Trust (WETT) is an Aboriginal-controlled initiative to improve the education and training outcomes in four Yapa (Warlpiri-speaking) communities of the Tanami Desert.

Message from Michelle Deshong, CEO of the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute
The Australian Indigenous Governance Institute will work in partnership with Reconciliation Australian to bring together individuals and organisations from across Australia as part of the