Indigenous arts, culture and languages
The department administers a range of Australian Government programs that aim to support Indigenous arts, culture, heritage, language and broadcasting.
Latest news
The Indigenous Arts, Culture and Heritage programs funding round 2010-2011 closed on 5 February 2010. Outcomes will be advised in mid 2010.
Indigenous arts & culture
- Indigenous Broadcasting Program (IBP)
- Indigenous Culture Support
- Maintenance of Indigenous Languages and Records (MILR) Program
- National Arts and Craft Industry Support
Indigenous heritage
Other policies and programs
- Indigenous languages - a national approach
Bring attention to Australia’s Indigenous languages, reinforce their use and use Language to strengthen identity and pride in culture - Indigenous contemporary music action plan
Australian and New Zealand Cultural Ministers have adopted the Plan to encourage governments to help the Indigenous contemporary music sector achieve its full potential - National Indigenous television
The Australian Government funds National Indigenous Television (NITV), which aims to boost the Indigenous television production sector across Australia. - Return of Indigenous cultural property (RICP) program
he RICP program aims to return Indigenous ancestral remains and secret sacred objects held in major government-funded museums to their communities of origin.
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For information on the Department’s Indigenous arts, broadcasting, culture and languages programs contact the DEWHA National Network
