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In response to the national conversation between First Nations and other Australians inspired by the Uluru Statement from the Heart and its call for truth-telling about our shared history, the Alice Springs Uniting Church leadership and members are seeking to revisit the story presented by the Adelaide House Museum.…
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Former Saint Kilda and Brisbane AFL player, Central Australian GILBERT McADAM says an apology to himself and fellow Saint NICKY WINMAR from Collingwood, for abuse they received during a game 30 years ago has given Gilbert McAdam a sense of closure.A Healing Ceremony was held at Collingwood’s ground Victoria Park on Tuesday night, to extend the apol…
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Jodeen Carney was the First female Leader of the Northern Territory Country Liberal Party and is now the South Australian Commissioner for Equal Opportunity. Ms Carney says "if everyone is to reach their full potential there must be gender equal."By CAAMA
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Alyawarre woman and veteran campaigner for the rights and health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, Pat Anderson AO, is Co-Chair of the Uluru Dialogues, and many other organizations.She was recently announced as the 2023 NT Award recipient of the Australian Awards for Excellence in Women's Leadership shared her thoughts with CAAMA radio's J…
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Steve Allsop is Professor at the National Drug Research Institute at Curtin University having served as Director from 2005-2016. He has worked in the drug field for over 35 years and been involved in policy, prevention and treatment research and professional development for health, police, education, welfare staff and community organisations.…
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MW Talks About Twiggy Forrest And Fortescue Metals
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Michael Woodley is Executive Officer of the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation (YAC) and the Juluwarlu Aboriginal Corporation (JAC), as well as being a Yindjibarndi spokesperson, Bindarra Law carrier, and community leader. His leadership has a history of more than a decade in the Yindjibarndi community, and more generally in the community of Roebo…
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Dr. Elizabeth Marrkilyi Ellis was born under a gum tree in remote Western Australia on land earmarked by government for the Giles Weather Station. Dr Ellis, who has taught her language in France, talks with CAAMA broadcaster Jenni Hubert about the many Ngaanyatjarra people who are already living in Mpartnwe/ Alice Springs and those that travel here…
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Declan Furber Gillick was born in Mpartnwe/Alice Springs and is the son of veteran Stolen Generations campaigner, highly respected Arrernte man, the late Mr H.Furber and Vicki Gillick the policy coordinator of lobby group The People’s Alcohol Action Coalition.By CAAMA
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Que Kenny is an Arrernte/Pintubi woman from Ntaria Hermannsberg in Central Australia. Last week Que sent a personal message to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calling for her people to be allowed to play a greater role in addressing the current wave of unrest being experienced in Central Australia.In this interview Que calls out for help from other…
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Bill Yann Asks Where Have The Extra Police Gone
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The Northern Territory Labor government is under fire for failing to have sufficient police numbers in Alice Springs to control spiraling anti social behavior and protect the personal safety of local residents .Speaking outside Parliament House in Darwin last Friday Bill Yan the Country Liberal member for the seat of Namatjira said people are not f…
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Sam Wickman 1972 Aboriginal Tent Embassy Pt 1
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The day after the main aggravated attack by the police we set up our own security people and I was one of the security guards.We faced off against 400 police on the other side of the street who thought we were going to attack parliament house.By CAAMA
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“STILL WE RISE”- what made the 1972 Aboriginal Embassy protest the most effective political action in the history of the Aboriginal struggle?”Its’ pretty disturbing to watch because you see young people joined arm in arm and there’s just troops of police marching towards them.Director John HarveyBy CAAMA
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The Amunda years...part two of Paul AhChee's amazing journey.
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Amunda are a rock band which formed in Mpartnwe/Alice Springs in 1985."I'd like to think that if we had stayed together for another 18months-things would have been really good for us." Paul AhChee.By CAAMA
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Matt Patterson Responds To Anti Social Behaviour
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With a dark cloud hanging over Mpartnwe /Alice Springs Mayor Matt Patterson says he believes there is a way forward !"I think there are options - we've got to keep having something to fight for " -By CAAMA
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During his six-year term as ATSIC chairman Geoff Clark was seen by many as a polarizing figure - but love or hate him, Clark he has never wavered from being the voice of the grassroots Aboriginal society.By CAAMA
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Selena Uibo Responds to Anti Social Behaviour across The NT.
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"If people want to see young people face consequences is it better that a young person if they've been out damaging or graffitiing a shop one night are back there the next day and the whole week making amends cleaning up the glass that has been broken, scrubbing off the spray paint !" N.T Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Selena Uibo.…
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Jim Remedio Calls For Stand Alone Aborignal Radio Service
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A co-winner of the peak body's prestigious Michael Law Award, Jim Remedio was welcomed to the 2022 CBAA community Radio Awards with a standing ovation. A proud Torres Strait Islander man and respected Elder Jim is described as a pioneer in Australian media.By CAAMA
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Marion Scrymgour dicusses the Albanese Labor government's first budget.
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"There is a lot of importance in this budget for First Nations people - N.T. Federal Member Marion Scrymgour.By CAAMA
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Sam Jupurrurla Wickman was born in Alice Springs in 1952 and is a Wati (fully initiated man) from Central AustraliaSam’s mother was a full ceremonial woman of the Luritja, Pitjantatjarra, Yankuntjatjarra people south of Alice Springs and his father an Arrernte and Luritja man with strong roots to Mpartnwe Alice SpringsFollowing a 15 year career in …
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Legendary storyteller and voice for the Stolen Generations, Uncle Jack Charles, spent decades in and out of prison due to drug addiction and the trauma that he experienced as a child.During his long running production Jack Charles v The Crown, the stage and screen actor was well known for calling on the crown to take responsibility for the years of…
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Veteran Tasmanian human rights campaigner Michael Mansell is an Aboriginal leader who has worked for social, political and legal changes to improve the lives and social standing of Tasmanian Aboriginal (Palawa) people.In 1977 Mansell met with the Queen during her Silver Jubilee tour of Australia where he presented her with a petition for Aboriginal…
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Morris Stuart was born in the former British colony Guiana, on the northern coast of south America, before moving to the UK. He has also lived in New Zealand but after nearly 40 years in Melbourne he now calls Australia home.Morris is the founder and director of the Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir whose journey was featured in a 2017 do…
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Pat Miller was born in Alice Springs in 1947, into a family that has long associations with Central Australia. Her father, Milton Liddle, was the son of Bill Liddle, a pioneer bushman of Scottish descent. Milton’s mother, Mary, was an Arrernte woman. Pat’s mother, Polly, was an Alyawarra woman from the country around Hatches Creek and Kurrundi stat…
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The origins of First Peoples Disability Network Australia (FPDN) can be traced back to a national gathering in Alice Springs in 1999.Gumbaynggirr Dunghutti woman June Riemer is the Deputy CEO of First Peoples Disability Network (FPDN). She’s worked in the sector for over 40 years, leading and inspiring her team as they navigate the changes in the n…
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Elaine Peckham The Truth About The NT Intervention
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"We will continue speaking out about the Intervention until we see the day it ends, and it will happen.We will continue to hold our heads high, and be proud of who we are. We are still surviving on this day, no matter how many, or what laws they put on us."Elaine Kngwarraye PeckhamMparrntwe Custodian…
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Marion Scrymgour On The Voice To Parliament
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"It's taken us such a long time to get where we are with this conversation that we shouldn't be afraid to go down this road" .... Marion Scrymgour explains constitutional recognition and "The Voice" to Parliament.By CAAMA
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A class action for Northern Territory Stolen Generations members and their descendants has been resolved, with more than 50 million dollars to be paid to deceased estates and relatives.While the settlement needs formal court approval, lawyers have told a Darwin judge they have reached an agreement. The class action began before survivors set up a f…
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A new partnership between Charles Darwin University (CDU) and CDU alumni Gary Strachan, The Deadly Hair Dude, will train First Nations students in remote communities in the art of foiling and clippers in a bid to inspire them into hairdressing and employment opportunities.By CAAMA
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First Nations remote communities across the Northern Territory will now have better access to be able to study hairdressing on their home soil, thanks to a new program by Charles Darwin University (CDU).By CAAMA
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Getting more regional and remote mob into STEM and keeping them there .. aerospace systems engineer Taylah Griffin shares her thoughts during National Science Week.By CAAMA
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Northern Territory CLP Senator Jacinta Nampajimba Price has only been in the Federal Parliament for a few weeks but says that she wants to be the voice for those living in remote communities who do not have English as a first language.By CAAMA
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The Chair of a peak Government agency which provides strong policy advice and evidence on ways to improve mental health and suicide prevention across the nation, is urging local people to voice and share their concerns at one of its outreach programs in Central Australia this week.Commission Chair Professor Ngaire Brown a Yuin nation woman from the…
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Barry Taylor Remembers The 1976 There And Back Enduro
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Thousands of motorsport enthusiasts are in Mpartnwe Alice Springs for the iconic Finke Desert Race... but how did it all begin ? Local enthusiast Barry Taylor shares his journey as both an organiser and competitor.By CAAMA
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Geoff Curtis 1st Finke Desert Race There and Back 1976 winner
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The race started in 1976 as a challenge for a group of local motorbike riders to race from Alice Springs Inland Dragway to the Finke River and return. After the success of this initial ride, the Finke Desert Race has been held annually on the Queen's Birthday long weekend ever since. The race is run along sections of what was the Old Ghan railway s…
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LL Darwin Speech by CAAMABy CAAMA
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New National Party leader David Littleproud says he thinks it is time to work constructively with the government on the "Voice to Parliament" - a Labor mandate going into the election.By CAAMA
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Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles talks about addressing anti social behavior in Mpartnwe Alice Springs.By CAAMA
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Josef Jakamarra Egger Interviews Jacinta Nampijinpa Price 2020
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Josef Jakamarra Egger is a Warlpiri man of Austrian-Irish descent who grew up mostly in Alice Springs and the Yuendumu community. Josef is fluent in both English and Warlpiri and has extensive networks with Aboriginal groups throughout Central Australia. This in depth interview with Jacinta Nampijinpa Price creates the space for much wider discussi…
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Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce And Jacinta Price Caama 17 - 05 - 2022 Wp
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Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce and Northern Territory CLP candidate for the Senate Jacinta Price discuss important issues that will continue to impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians into the future... regardless of who wins government.By CAAMA
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Natasha Fyles Elected New NT Chief Minister by CAAMABy CAAMA
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NF Elected New NT CM Full Press Interview
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NF Elected New NT CM Full Press Interview by CAAMABy CAAMA
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Michael Mansell And What The Uluru Statement really says
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Veteran Tasmanian Aboriginal rights campaigner and leading Australian constitutional lawyer George Williams share their thoughts on constitutional recognition and the Uluru statement from the Heart and why both will be a tough journey going forward.By CAAMA
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My Boy Lollipop..... and why going cold turkey changed Paul AhChee's life forever.By CAAMA
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“Australians have not really been aware of the role that the nurses played in the war. The soldiers were so very, very grateful.By CAAMA
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There was definitely still a disconnect among their white comrades and it definitely persisted after the war. A famous saying was that a lot of Aboriginal men were too dark to fight in the light horse while Australian Prime Minister Billy Hughes bid Australian soldiers in France to fight for white Australia.…
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Raymond Finn Remembers The Light Horse Brigade
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Wangkangurru man Raymond Finn’s great-grandfather Jack Ludgate fought at Gallipoli. In 2015 Mr Finn joined a group of students and mentors from Ntaria community 130 kilometres west of Alice Springs and spent five days riding along the western MacDonald ranges to participate in the Alice Springs ANZAC Day parade.…
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To help fund Australian veterans and emergency services rehabilitation and therapy, Tom Bailey launched Classics for a cause, Veteran Benefits Australia and Veteran Mindfulness.By CAAMA
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War veteran Andy Fermo shares his journey back from PTSD
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War veteran Andy Fermo shares his journey back from PTSD by CAAMABy CAAMA
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Patrick O Leary by CAAMABy CAAMA
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