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Helping young students understand real world STEM applications
Thu, October 3, 2024
Australia program
STEM Together is a program designed to encourage underrepresented students into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) by building their confidence, capability in 21st century skills, and connection with STEM.
Read moreFirst Nations women becoming workplace assets and community role models
Tue, July 9, 2024
Australia program
Education Equity
Real Futures is working closely with UN Women’s Second Chance Education Programme to deliver a project exclusively for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in Australia.
Read moreMeet the changemakers: the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute
Wed, June 5, 2024
Australia program
The Australian Indigenous Governance Institute (AIGI) is an independent, Indigenous-led center that designs and delivers solutions to help strengthen governance capabilities and meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Read more3 online resources to learn about governance and collaborative decision making with Indigenous and local communities
Tue, March 26, 2024
Canada program
Australia program
Natural Resource Governance
Three comprehensive learning resources to help inform, develop, and enhance knowledge on Indigenous governance and consultation and consent mechanisms are available online and are free to access.
Read moreApplications for awards supporting effective governance and Indigenous self-determination are open
Mon, February 12, 2024
Australia program
The Indigenous Governance Awards (IGA) recognize the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led organizations and projects that, through their effective governance models, make outstanding contributions to communities and to Australia. Applications for the IGAs 2024 are open.
Read moreCelebrating outstanding reconciliation in education initiatives in Australia
Thu, November 30, 2023
Australia program
Schools and early learning services leading the way for fostering knowledge and pride in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and contributions were celebrated at the Narragunnawali Reconciliation in Education Awards in Canberra last week.
Read moreIndigenous self-determination is a right BHP Foundation actively supports
Thu, July 6, 2023
Canada program
Australia program
Chile program
The BHP Foundation partners with Indigenous organizations and local communities in many parts of the world to actively support self-determination.
Read moreCommitment to reconciliation starts in the classroom
Mon, May 29, 2023
Australia program
The Narragunnawali Program includes an educational online platform that provides practical ways for educators to introduce meaningful reconciliation initiatives in the classroom, essential to supporting the growing reconciliation movement across Australia.
Read moreA powerful combination: First Nations culture and STEM
Tue, November 29, 2022
Australia program
Congratulations to Mr. George Pantazis of Marble Bar Primary School, who has received the Australian 2022 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools. George was recognized for combining western pedagogy with First Nations culture and knowledge in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs. Using two-way learning, he empowers students to become teachers and showcase First Nations science to the world.
Read moreAustralians voice concerns over growing mental health pressure points
Tue, July 26, 2022
Australia program
COVID-19 has had a profound impact on us all, with outbreaks and lockdowns disrupting people’s lives. Education systems, social interactions, job losses and housing affordability are just some of the drivers for the high rates of mental illness and psychological toll, particularly on young Australians.
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