First Nations

Event review: ganbu marra runway, THE LUME
The mesmerising ganbu marra runway, with THE LUME’s 'Connections' exhibition as its backdrop, highlighted cultural elegance and excellence.

Theatre review: Is That You, Ruthie?, Cremorne Theatre
A theatrical journey that resonates as a testament to the strength of truth-telling.

Performance review: BLAKTIVISM, Hamer Hall
A potent First Nations performance with stirring vocals, storytelling and words of protest.

First Nations-led festival channels interconnectedness for 2024
Parrtjima – A Festival in Light returns to connect visitors with Country and Culture from 12-21 April 2024.

Theatre review: Whose gonna love ‘em? I am that i AM and Chase, Malthouse Theatre
First Nations Theatre collective A Daylight Connection presents a double bill that provokes, examines and entertains.

Our voices run through our blood…
2023 National NAIDOC Male Elder Award recipient, William Tilmouth, speaks on the referendum results, the state of youth education in…

Opening of new Melbourne library, narrm ngarrgu, and return of Koorie Heritage Trust
Melbourne's first new library in almost a decade opens and the renovated Koorie Heritage Trust centre returns.

Powerful collaboration drives dance residency
First Collective Residencies by Australasian Dance Collective and BlakDance will run for two years with eight First Nations resident choreographers.

New First Nations mural centres hope and community
A vibrant 41-metre high mural by Tom Day (aka Jirri Jirri) will be unveiled this week.

The trajectory of remote First Nations fashion
First Nations fashion, from remote Australia, takes wearable art to city streets. Involvement in the sector has the potential for…