Aboriginal Soldiers

The word legend is thrown around a lot in sport. But there are few as deserving of that title than Yorta Yorta man Glenn James OAM, Australia's first and only known Indigenous VFL umpire and the AFL's Sir Doug Nicholls Round honoree. abc.net.au/news/2023-05-2…

First Peoples have served in every conflict and peacekeeping mission involving Australia for over a century. The Governor today attended and laid a wreath at the Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Service at the Shrine of Remembrance. @DefenceAust

Lest we forget. sbs.com.au/nitv/creative/…

National Aboriginal Veterans Day began in Winnipeg in 1994 to recognize #Indigenous veterans who were not recognized in Remembrance Day activities, and is now celebrated every Nov 08th in many communities across Canada.

Today, at 11am on 11 November, please join us to observe one minute's silence this Remembrance Day. Each year we pause to recognise those who served, or are serving in in war, conflict and on peace-keeping operations. #WeRememberThem #LestWeForget

Thousands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women have served Australia in wars and conflicts. In honour of Remembrance Day, learn some of their stories at the link. #LestWeForget indigenous.gov.au/news-and-media…

Today is #RemembranceDay signifying the end of WW1. 1,200+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women volunteered for the AIF during WW1. @AWMemorial 📸 My Great-Grandad and his Brother. @ABCIndigenous #RemembranceDay2022  #LestWeForget

The #AWMemorial has released a new list of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders that served in Vietnam. Michael Bell, who led the research, said: “We expect to get to 500 names. We want more people to come forward and tell their stories”.' 📘 ow.ly/P31H50Klw18

“As a movement grows nationally to recognise the efforts of Blak warriors from all conflicts, the Australian War Memorial has acknowledged Indigenous Vietnam War vets.” sbs.com.au/nitv/article/2…

Your story is important. It is also deeply personal. If you are thinking about engaging with the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, there is support available. • Legal advice • Legal Financial assistance • Counselling. Find out more here bit.ly/3b9N6hi

A wonderful performance (written and performed) by Tom Molyneux walking in the footsteps of his Elders with service to King and Country in #WW1 in the Australian Light Horse bringing equality on the battlefield that lacked back home… Tom ensures this story does not melt away.

#WATCH || This #NAIDOCWeek, #AusNavy is proud to announce the establishment of Indigenous Cultural Performer (ICP) positions within the Royal Australian Navy Band. 🖤💛❤️💚💙 #OurPeople #ProudtoServe #YourADF #NAIDOC2022 #GetUpStandUpShowUp

👇 An historic moment in the #VeteranArtsCommunity with #Navy announcing the 1st ICP in #yourADF. BZ AB Robbins on your appt, & @Australian_Navy on this inclusive step. 📸@Australian_Navy

Celebrating #NAIDOC2022 #NAIDOCWeek and remembering the past and present service and sacrifice of Indigenous men and women in Australia’s military. #lestweforget. 🎥Watch the Shrine’s Last Post Service live here from 4:45pm today: shrine.org.au/last-post-serv…

Defence’s Indigenous Champions, @CAF_Australia and Ms Celia Perkins, Deputy Secretary Security and Estate, are committed to embedding the ‘One Defence’ ethos of Indigenous Affairs across Defence. 🖤💛❤️💙💚 📖 bit.ly/3lUMCxx #YourADF #NRW2022

The Anzac Day Schools' Awards encourage schools to connect with veterans and defence personnel to gain a more meaningful understanding of Australia’s military history. This year we are focusing on peacekeepers. Closes 30 June. Visit anzacportal.dva.gov.au/research-educa…

Growing up in Townsville in the 1970s, Sedoi Harvey would often see soldiers and was inspired to join. A proud Torres Strait Islander woman, she would go on to serve in the #AusArmy for more than 20 years. 🔗ow.ly/Lp6v50Jljws 📷Courtesy Defence #NationalReconciliationWeek

Indigenous aviator's career taking off [Jessica Aldred, Defence Australian Government] Becoming a pilot was a pipe dream for Flight Lieutenant Tjapukai Shaw when he joined Air Force as an Indigenous liaison officer in 2018. firstnationstelegraph.com/thursday2june2…