Issue 13 | Barayamal Digest

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders want an elevated role for Indigenous-run organisations and equal partnership with government in renewed efforts to close the gap between themselves and other Australians. Sydney Morning Herald

The three-month program will support First Nations businesses to break through the COVID-19 challenges to grow their businesses by providing mentoring and training by industry experts, $50,000 in grant funding, and showcasing their businesses at the national Demo Day & Awards event on 27 November 2020. MyBusiness

Aboriginal business owners across the country have banded together to create a platform that promotes transparency and ethical practices among businesses trading in Aboriginal culture to combat “exploitative” operators. ABC

An Aboriginal corporation in West Australia’s far north hopes a proposal to create an irrigation project on Roebuck Plains cattle station can help “close the gap” for traditional owners near Broome. ABC

June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day and is a time for Canadians to come together to celebrate and acknowledge the rich rich culture, heritage, and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Daily Hive

This marks an increase of more than 32,000 people compared to 1996 figures. It also represents an annual average growth of 4.9 per cent over those two decades. Yorkton This Week

Ottawa will spend a further $133 million to help Indigenous businesses suffering the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller said Thursday the federal government has heard from many of the 30,000 First Nations, Inuit and Metis business owners who have said the last few months have been extremely difficult. Kamloops This Week