The NT intervention's first decade
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The NT intervention's first decade

Clip from Behind the News

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Ten years into the Northern Territory National Emergency Response, Behind The News describes the federal government's 2007 intervention laws, the suspension of the Racial ...

Ten years into the Northern Territory National Emergency Response, Behind The News describes the federal government's 2007 intervention laws, the suspension of the Racial Discrimination Act, criticism of the policy, and calls for a review of the approach.

Botj struggles to find a place for himself
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Botj struggles to find a place for himself

Clip from Yolngu Boy

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Botj watches Milika and Lorrpu's ceremony into manhood. Afterwards, he goes to see his estranged mother. The next day, envious of Milika and Lorrpu, Botj pressures them into ...

Botj watches Milika and Lorrpu's ceremony into manhood. Afterwards, he goes to see his estranged mother. The next day, envious of Milika and Lorrpu, Botj pressures them into breaking into the local store. Botj gets into a fight with Lorrpu. Feeling isolated and angry, Botj decides to get high. Memories of Bäru (crocodile) initiation and anxieties about his future flash through his mind and he spins out of control, trashing the Youth Centre.

Nyungar terms for parts of the body
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Nyungar terms for parts of the body

Clip from Waabiny Time

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Nyungar terms for body parts are used in the context of cleanliness and staying healthy in this Sand Yarning clip.

Nyungar terms for body parts are used in the context of cleanliness and staying healthy in this Sand Yarning clip.

The freedom ride with Charlie Perkins
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The freedom ride with Charlie Perkins

Clip from Behind the News Special

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In 1965, Charlie Perkins, the first Aboriginal Australian to graduate from university, led a group of college students on a bus tour that came to be known as The Freedom Ride. ...

In 1965, Charlie Perkins, the first Aboriginal Australian to graduate from university, led a group of college students on a bus tour that came to be known as The Freedom Ride. It was the beginning of a movement in the fight for equal rights for the Indigenous people of Australia. Find out how it all came to be and how some are honouring the movement by continuing the effort today.

Responsibility to family and to community
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Responsibility to family and to community

Clip from Mabo

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Koiki 'Eddie' arrives home announcing he has quit the railroad. Bonita reminds him of his responsibility to his family and the difficulties of being an outspoken Indigenous ...

Koiki 'Eddie' arrives home announcing he has quit the railroad. Bonita reminds him of his responsibility to his family and the difficulties of being an outspoken Indigenous person. Eddie reminds her of the injustices she faces every day and the satisfaction of resisting the status quo. Archival footage shows the beginning of the resistance, the government's response and instances segregation. Koiki 'Eddie' Mabo becomes a person of interest. Later, a university professor sees Eddie in the librar

Who was Gough Whitlam?
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Who was Gough Whitlam?

Clip from Behind The News

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Gough Whitlam was the prime minister of Australia for a few years in the 1970s and although he only led for a short time, a lot of big changes were made during his tenure. ...

Gough Whitlam was the prime minister of Australia for a few years in the 1970s and although he only led for a short time, a lot of big changes were made during his tenure. From making higher education more affordable for students, recognising the important role of Indigenous people in Australia's history to exiting the Vietnam War, Whitlam was the leader during one of the most transformative periods in Australia's history.

Robyn Davidson's journey begins
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Robyn Davidson's journey begins

Clip from Tracks

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Robyn Davidson head to Alice Springs with her dog Diggity, attempting to escape the monotony of the city, her gender and class. After a brief stint at a local bar, she quits ...

Robyn Davidson head to Alice Springs with her dog Diggity, attempting to escape the monotony of the city, her gender and class. After a brief stint at a local bar, she quits when she sees the owner strike an Indigenous woman. She then requests the help of a camel trainer named Kurt Posel, working on the property in exchange for two of her own camels. However Kurt doesn't respect their deal, or her as a woman.

The French Connection
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The French Connection

ABC July 8, 2012

Indigenous Australians

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Musee Du Quai Branly is the new museum featuring Australia's Indigenous artworks in Paris, France. "The French Connection" follows the key Aboriginal artists as they prepare ...

Musee Du Quai Branly is the new museum featuring Australia's Indigenous artworks in Paris, France. "The French Connection" follows the key Aboriginal artists as they prepare their works to be featured in this new museum.

Our History
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Our History: Indigenous Australians: The Eora

Season 1 Episode 2 ABC June 22, 2010

History

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The program looks at some of the detail of life in the Eora nation. People of the Eora nation lived in the areas where white settlement in Australia began. We see how there ...

The program looks at some of the detail of life in the Eora nation. People of the Eora nation lived in the areas where white settlement in Australia began. We see how there were many different Aboriginal nations in Australia. Each Aboriginal country knew where its borders were and there were strict rules about entering another country.

Behind The News Specials
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Behind The News Specials: Indigenous Voices

ABC February 25, 2014

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Through four different stories, we take a look at some of the great things happening in the indigenous community.

Through four different stories, we take a look at some of the great things happening in the indigenous community.

Behind the News Special
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Behind the News Special: Indigenous Connections

ABC Me February 8, 2017

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In this 'Indigenous Connections' BtN Special we begin with the remarkable story of the indigenous kids who learn of their unique connection with the people of Nagasaki in ...

In this 'Indigenous Connections' BtN Special we begin with the remarkable story of the indigenous kids who learn of their unique connection with the people of Nagasaki in Japan. We meet some outback kids trying to make it into an indigenous choir and we ask if an ancient Aboriginal site could be the oldest astronomical map in the world.

Behind the News Special
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Behind the News Special: Indigenous Issues

ABC Me February 10, 2016

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In this Indigenous Issues BtN Special we begin with the story of the kids who are paying their respects to the Aboriginal people whose remains have finally come home to rest. ...

In this Indigenous Issues BtN Special we begin with the story of the kids who are paying their respects to the Aboriginal people whose remains have finally come home to rest. We look at Indigenous Art and the unique way it can teach kids about aboriginal culture. Then we head to the far north of Australia when we visit the Torres Strait. Finally we meet some young indigenous sports stars and learn how they hope to one day follow in the footsteps of their heroes.

Living Black
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Living Black: January 23, 2017

SBS January 23, 2017

News and current affairs

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Australia's leading Indigenous current affairs program. Hosted by Karla Grant.

Australia's leading Indigenous current affairs program. Hosted by Karla Grant.

Art At The Interface
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Art At The Interface

NITV November 1, 2015

Visual arts

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An exploration of how Queensland Indigenous painter and outspoken indigenous rights spruiker Gordon Hookey fits into Australia's art world.

An exploration of how Queensland Indigenous painter and outspoken indigenous rights spruiker Gordon Hookey fits into Australia's art world.

Satellite Dreaming
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Satellite Dreaming

NITV July 10, 2017

Media arts

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A film of considerable historic importance, this documentary narrates the emergence of Indigenous broadcast media in Australia, and discusses its role in maintaining ...

A film of considerable historic importance, this documentary narrates the emergence of Indigenous broadcast media in Australia, and discusses its role in maintaining Indigenous languages and culture.

Living Black
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Living Black: Tropical Scam/Food Cents/Casey Donovan

SBS August 29, 2010

News and current affairs

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Indigenous communities are vulnerable to consumer scams. Healthy food can be beyond some Indigenous people's budget. Plus, Casey Donovan is back!

Indigenous communities are vulnerable to consumer scams. Healthy food can be beyond some Indigenous people's budget. Plus, Casey Donovan is back!

Rural Health Education Foundation
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Rural Health Education Foundation: Diabetes and Indigenous Australia

NITV August 3, 2013

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Explores the question of how diabetes can be prevented in Indigenous communities and the issues around diet, obesity, physical activity, poor living conditions and low ...

Explores the question of how diabetes can be prevented in Indigenous communities and the issues around diet, obesity, physical activity, poor living conditions and low socioeconomic status.

The Vice Guide to Film
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The Vice Guide to Film: Indigenous New Wave

Season 2 Episode 1 NITV August 9, 2018

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From Oklahoma to the Canadian Arctic, we explore on-screen indigenous representation including the 'Hollywood Indian' of classic westerns to a new generation of storytellers.

From Oklahoma to the Canadian Arctic, we explore on-screen indigenous representation including the 'Hollywood Indian' of classic westerns to a new generation of storytellers.