Things to Learn, Listen, Do - Edition 1

Here's a few things to learn, listen, do and more as featured in the Common Ground newsletter throughout the first quarter of 2025.

Celebrating First Nations Women and Gender Diverse Changemakers and Storytellers

Common Ground celebrates all of the incredible First Nations women and gender diverse changemakers we work with this International Women's Day and 365 days a year.

The National Apology – Tyson & Marley Holloway-Clarke

Two siblings, Tyson and Marley Holloway-Clarke, recount the moment they watched The National Apology in 2008.

12 – 26 February 1965: The Freedom Ride

The 1965 Freedom Ride was a 15-day bus ride through regional New South Wales aimed to expose the racism experienced by First Nations people, including segregation and exclusion.⁠

The National Apology – Tyson & Marley Holloway-Clarke

Two siblings, Tyson and Marley Holloway-Clarke, recount the moment they watched The National Apology in 2008.

12 – 26 February 1965: The Freedom Ride

The 1965 Freedom Ride was a 15-day bus ride through regional New South Wales aimed to expose the racism experienced by First Nations people, including segregation and exclusion.⁠

The Word is 'Authentic'

Proud Torres Strait Islander man from Ugar, Iama and Erub Islands, Travis Kym Cloudy-Hensgen recently travelled overseas for the first time where he reflected, journaled and creating positive visions for his future self.

4 February 1939: The Cummeragunja Walk-Off

From the 4 February 1939 an estimated 200 to 300 people walked off the Cummeragunja Mission on Yorta Yorta Country in protest of inhumane living conditions and treatment.