THE GURRGIYN
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A nod to our history, featuring news stories of the present and dreams for the future.
Indigenous voices shaping an innovative carbon industry and supporting healthy Country
May 16/17 the Indigenous Carbon Industry Network (ICIN) held the National Indigenous Carbon Forum. Murawin CEO, Carol Vale was proud to be involved as facilitator of the 2 day online event for ICIN. Co-Chair of ICIN, Dean Yibarbuk (Gurrgoni) stated at the Forum “We...
Acknowledging Country
Why is a Welcome to / Acknowledgement of Country Important? What is a Welcome to Country? A Welcome to Country is a ceremonial welcome completed by a Traditional Owner. Where the Owners are welcoming people to their Country and acknowledging that the gathering is...
Support Indigenous Businesses
Murawin would like to bring your attention to what First Nations businesses can bring to the table. With this acknowledgement it is important to understand that the Indigenous business sector is growing and expanding in every facet.Indigenous businesses have and will...
Voice to Parliament Referendum Question
Last week the Prime Minister stood with the Referendum Working Group and shared the wording for the upcoming referendum on the Voice to Parliament . Tomorrow, the proposed question and the constitutional amendment will be debated in Parliament. Referendum question: 'A...
South Australia pass the Voice Bill
The South Australian State Government this morning passed the First Nations Voice Bill 2023. Attorney General and Aboriginal affairs minister, Kyam Maher, said it was a long-overdue and defining moment, and that the bill had been developed “hand in hand” with the...
Connecting with Country
The Connecting with Country Draft Framework is a gift to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, an invitation to “walk with us in a movement of the Australian people for a better future” (Architect AU) similarly to that of the Uluru Statement from...
Change the Date
Every 26th of January First Nations Australians are told to celebrate Australia with their fellow Australians. We are told it is a time for Australians to come together and celebrate this great nation. This is not a great nation for First Nations peoples. 26 January...
Closing Diversity Gaps
“Workforce diversity relates not only to staff having diverse cultural backgrounds, abilities, genders and ages but also different life experiences, talents, and qualifications. Inclusive workplaces recognise the value of each employee’s strengths, abilities and...
End Violence against Women and Children
‘Violence against women and children is a problem of epidemic proportions in Australia’ Department of Social Services (DSS) states in the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032, a joint Australian, state and territory government initiative...