First Nations — Educational Resources

Educational Resources

We’ve collated resources from experts, organisations, changemakers and activists across the world, to help our community become more aware, educated, intersectional and knowledgeable. The resources linked below cover many issues and topics, including intersectionality, LGBTQIA+ rights and awareness, allyship, disability rights and awareness, First Nations history and justice, anti-racism, gender equality and more.

We encourage you to learn from the linked resources, as well as other resources prepared by the featured activists and organisations.

Posts in First Nations

Intersectionality, explained: meet Kimberlé Crenshaw

Written by Jane Coaston for Vox, this article explores the origins of ‘intersectionality’, which was coined by American civil rights advocate, scholar and writer Kimberlé Crenshaw. At INAC, we firmly believe in the importance of intersectionality in all our work and advocacy.

allyship, First Nations, gender, LGBTQIA, ethnicity, race, disabilityAakanksha Manjunath4 July 2022

How to be a good ally to Indigenous Australians

Written by Rachel Rasker for ABC Everyday, this article discusses tips on being a good ally to Indigenous Australians based on interviews with First Nations peoples.

allyship, First NationsAakanksha Manjunath4 July 2022

NAIDOC History

In 2022, NAIDOC Week is 3 - 10 July and the theme is “Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!”. This resource from the National NAIDOC Committee explains the history and origins of the week.

allyship, First NationsAakanksha Manjunath2 July 2022

5 Powerful Steps to Becoming a Better Ally

Beginning your allyship journey or need a refresher? This resource written by Maureen Obatomi for BetterUp is a great start.

allyship, disability, ethnicity, First Nations, gender, LGBTQIA, raceAakanksha Manjunath2 July 2022