Minister for Indigenous Australians Senator Malarndirri McCarthy says despite the setbacks of the Voice referendum, the government is still committed to Truth and Treaty processes.

The Yanyuwa Garrawa Senator from Borroloola in the Gulf of Carpentaria is urging First Nations people to take part in the Senate Inquiry into Makarrata that will start travelling around the country next month.

The Senator for the Northern Territory tells N-I-R-S reporter Nance Haxton that with the lack of bi-partisan support for the Voice, her focus is now on Closing the Gap.

Other highlights:
Gudanji for Country Director Rikki Dank speaks about establishing a sustainable economy without hindering culture, local wildlife and the environment.
Waka Waka and Gubi Gubi Paralympian Samantha Schmidt speaks about her campaign in Paris.
Kamilaro woman and Netball Australia's First Nations engagement lead Ali Tucker-Munro talks about this weekend's inaugural First Nations tournament.
Co-playwrights Tibian Wyles and Lenny Donahue speak about their play Dear Brother which had a standing ovation at its official opening at the Brisbane Festival.

This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

Minister for Indigenous Australians Senator Malarndirri McCarthy says despite the setbacks of the Voice referendum, the government is still committed to Truth and Treaty processes.
The Yanyuwa Garrawa Senator from Borroloola in the Gulf of Carpentaria is urging First Nations people to take part in the Senate Inquiry into Makarrata that will start travelling around the country next month.
The Senator for the Northern Territory tells N-I-R-S reporter Nance Haxton that with the lack of bi-partisan support for the Voice, her focus is now on Closing the Gap.
Other highlights:
<ul>
<li>Gudanji for Country Director Rikki Dank speaks about establishing a sustainable economy without hindering culture, local wildlife and the environment.</li>
<li>Waka Waka and Gubi Gubi Paralympian Samantha Schmidt speaks about her campaign in Paris.</li>
<li>Kamilaro woman and Netball Australia's First Nations engagement lead Ali Tucker-Munro talks about this weekend's inaugural First Nations tournament.</li>
<li>Co-playwrights Tibian Wyles and Lenny Donahue speak about their play Dear Brother which had a standing ovation at its official opening at the Brisbane Festival.</li>
</ul>
This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

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