Aboriginal Sovereignty
Aboriginal Sovereignty is being discussed as a way for us to make our own decisions under the Crown. It is instead used to control and cause division.The fight for self-determination continues.
Aboriginal People want self determination to make our own decisions.
It was asked for back in the 20's and granted in 1967.
Uncle BJ Cruse from Eden
Learn about our fight for self determination
Biamanga (Jack Mumbler)
Biography
Biamanga (Jack Mumbler) was a respected Yuin Elder whose life was devoted to protecting Country and keeping cultural law strong. He was...
CUSTODIANS 
Citizen’s Rights
BJ Cruse shares the history of citizen rights for Aboriginal People in Australia and the 1967 Referendum....
FILMS 
Defining Moments – Yuin & National Timeline
Timeline of key national and Yuin historical moments....
TIMELINE 
Discovery and Stolen Land
Article
"Doctrine of Discovery and Stolen Land" by BJ Cruse argues that the issue of colonization and its uncomfortable legacy extends beyond the Church....
ARTICLES
Guboo Ted Thomas
Biography
Guboo Ted Thomas (29 January 1909 – 19 May 2002) was a Yuin Elder whose life spanned traditional lore, cultural renewal and...
CUSTODIANS
Healing Country
Article
"Healing Country: Get up, Stand up, Show up for Mother Earth" by BJ Cruse discusses the deep connection Aboriginal cultures have with Mother Earth, viewing it as a teacher and the ultimate custodian of knowledge....
ARTICLES 
Jane Ardler
Biography
Eliza Jane Ardler (1938-1990) was a proud Yuin woman and pioneering community leader whose vision and determination transformed healthcare for Aboriginal people...
CUSTODIANS
Just Recompense
Article
"Indigenous People in Eden Calling for Just Recompense 20 Years After Olympics," written by BJ Cruse, details the ongoing struggle of the Indigenous people in Eden, Australia, to receive fair compensation...
ARTICLES 
Light to Light Management Changes
Article
"NPWS Light to Light Management Changes Affecting Aboriginal Rights Needs Urgent Redress" by BJ Cruse discusses the alleged misappropriation of the Light-to-Light project by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) from the Eden Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC)....
ARTICLES
NSW Aboriginal treaty discussions
Push to remove Ben Boyd’s name
Article
Holmes and other Aboriginal leaders, including Monaroo Elder BJ Cruse, are advocating for renaming places like Ben Boyd National Park to honor First Nations history and provide a stronger sense of belonging for Aboriginal people....
ARTICLES 
Removal of Rights
Cheryl Overton talks about the removal of Aboriginal rights, soveriengty and land rights....
FILMS 
Resistance Fighters
Lynne Thomas talks about resistance fighters, what they've stood for and shares cultural and community stories of resistance fighters....
FILMS 
The History of Aboriginal Week
BJ Cruse talks about the history of Aboriginal Week, the Australian Aboriginal Progressive Association (AAPA) and how Aboriginal Week changed to NAIDOC Week....
FILMS
Theft of Aboriginal Land
Article
The article "Theft of Aboriginal Land Under the Eden Regional Forest Agreement," written by BJ Cruse, discusses how the Australian Government breached the New South Wales Eden Regional Forest Agreement (RFA)...
ARTICLES
Treaty
Article
"Treaty" discusses the concept of a treaty between Aboriginal People and the Australian Government....
ARTICLES
Uncle George Patten Snr.
Biography
George Patten Senior was a respected activist, community leader and union advocate whose lifelong commitment to justice helped shape the course of...
CUSTODIANS 
Uncle Jack Patten
BJ Cruse talks about Uncle Chicka Dixon and Uncle Jack Patten and their role in establishing the Australian Aboriginal Progressive Association (AAPA)....
FILMS 
Uncle William Cooper
Biography
William Cooper (c.1860–1941), well known to Yuin people, was a significant person in Australia’s history, whose vision and activism laid the groundwork...
CUSTODIANS Citizen’s Rights
BJ Cruse shares the history of citizen rights for Aboriginal People in Australia and the 1967 Referendum.
