Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander days of significance

A key element to attracting and retaining Aboriginal employees in the Northern Territory Public Sector (NTPS) is to ensure work environments are:

• culturally safe
• welcoming
• equitable
• inclusive.

Calendars of events

Explore the Calendar of Key National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Days of Significance, developed to ensure these important dates are promoted, encouraged, and celebrated across our workplaces and communities.

Download the calendar to display in your office and help raise awareness of these significant occasions.

NT significant dates

• 16 to 30 August 1928 - Coniston Massacre
• 14 August 1963 - Yirrkala Bark Petition
• 24 August 1966 - Wave Hill Walk Off
• 6 December 1976 - Aboriginal Land Rights
• 30 May 1980 - Native Title – Tiwi Islands
• 26 October 1985 - Native Title - Uluru
• 1 June 1988 - Barunga Statement