Commerce and economic development are the only way to close the gap and enable Indigenous communities and cultures to survive and thrive into the future. [Read more…]
Defeat of the Wild Rivers legislation is a win for the Wik people
The greatest threat to Indigenous languages and culture and Indigenous peoples’ desire to live on country, is the inability to build a real economy.
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Creating Economies – The future of Aboriginal business in WA
Executive Chairman of the Australian Indigenous Chamber of Commerce speaks on opportunities for Indigenous business [Read more…]
Work was central to traditional communities and can be again
When I was young, people asked me what I wanted to be when I grow up. All kids in remote communities should be able to answer this question. [Read more…]
Congress Lowitja 2014 – The Future of Indigenous Health
It’s not about the size of the department or how many there are or whether we have a dedicated Minister for Indigenous Health. It’s about the outcomes for Indigenous people. [Read more…]
Warren Mundine’s Australia Day Address 2014
Achieving true reconciliation is confronting. It requires both sides to a conflict to take steps towards each other & that we acknowledge the past but also leave it there. Recognising Indigenous nations is key.
Myths and mythbusting
We need to stop being defensive about funding and start working with government to implement real change; stop being fixated on programs and start focussing on results in education, jobs, commercial activity & economic development. [Read more…]
Indigenous Chamber’s visit to Yilpara (Baniyala)
Yilpara (Baniyala) is an Aboriginal homeland community in North East Arnhem Land working to become a thriving, self-sufficient and sustainable community with a real economy. [Read more…]
Warren Mundine’s speech to the Garma Festival 2013
Warren Mundine delivers a landmark speech to the 2013 Garma Festival in North East Arnhem Land.