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Indigenous summit rejects ‘minimalist’ recognition, pushes for treaty and voice in constitution
A referendum could be held early next year to enshrine a “First Nations Voice” in the constitution after a historic all-Indigenous convention overwhelmingly backed the move. In a stunning repudiation,…
The dance that could be the spark for a historic pact at Uluru
They came a very long way to ignite a conversation with dance and a resolute message of quiet determination from Galarrwuy Yunupingu, the man they call the ngurrunga, or leader….
Indigenous recognition referendum question will hit the ‘sweet spot’: Noel Pearson
Aboriginal leader Noel Pearson has predicted a “noble compromise” will be reached on Indigenous recognition in the constitution, with a referendum question hitting a “sweet spot” between ambition and realism,…
‘Let indigenous take lead on referendum’
The “unique” circumstance of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders should be enough reason for a constitutionally guaranteed indigenous body to advise federal parliament on a referendum, senior indigenous figures argue….
Recognition: indigenous leaders rail at ‘beads and trinkets’
Indigenous Australia is on course for a showdown with Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten over constitutional recognition, with the final of 12 regional meetings on reform concluding yesterday that it…
Indigenous Constitutional Recognition and the Search for Common Ground: Shireen Morris
Indigenous constitutional recognition is about reforming a relationship. It is about reforming the relationship between Indigenous peoples and Australian governments, to ensure it is fairer than in the past. This…
Indigenous leader Noel Pearson attacks left-wing bigots, says state schools failing Aboriginal kids
STATE schools are failing indigenous kids, operating like prep schools for lives on welfare or in prison, indigenous leader Noel Pearson says. Mr Pearson yesterday condemned the ability of Queensland…
Noel Pearson lambasts ‘racist’ ABC at Paul Keating biography launch in Sydney
Indigenous leader Noel Pearson has lambasted the ABC as “miserable” and “racist” during a speech in Sydney. Speaking to launch a biography of Paul Keating on Monday, Mr Pearson –…
Direct Instruction ‘rolled gold’ for remote-school kids
A teacher at Noel Pearson’s Cairns-based Djarragun College has backed the Direct Instruction teaching method following criticism of the running of a Cape York school. Dennis McIntosh, who uses the…
Direct Instruction ‘rolled gold’ for remote-school kids
A teacher at Noel Pearson’s Cairns-based Djarragun College has backed the Direct Instruction teaching method following criticism of the running of a Cape York school. Dennis McIntosh, who uses the…
‘Separatism’ through indigenous recognition an irrational fear: Shireen Morris
There are two types of fear in politics. There is rational fear, which is productive. You can talk it through, address the concerns and create more sensible and cautious reform…