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Aboriginal Investment attends Garma Festival 2026
For 25 years, Yolŋu and the Yothu Yindi Foundation have welcomed people from across Australia and overseas to Gulkula Country in East Arnhem Land. Aboriginal Investment NT were honoured to be part of two-way knowledge-sharing of culture and dialogue – bukmak (together) at Garma Gestival 2026.
Aboriginal Investment NT and Tivan Limited sign MOU for direct investment and Aboriginal participation
Aboriginal Investment NT and Tivan Limited have entered an innovative memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore collaboration opportunities to advance Aboriginal self-sufficiency of Aboriginal Territorians and elevate Aboriginal wealth.
Strength through collaboration: How Aboriginal Investment NT is enabling growth for Mob
07/10/2025
Indigenous Business Month is a time that always feels special to me. I live and breathe Indigenous business; working alongside mob, celebrating their wins and pushing for more opportunities to make sure our voices are heard in every room and across every sector.
Aboriginal Investment NT grants boost community projects
12/09/2025
Aboriginal Investment Northern Territory approved 14 projects through the first round of its Community Impact and Innovation Grants – an $11.1m investment targeted at First Nations communities.
Culture as Capital: Ikuntji Artists take Indigenous design to the world
05/09/2025
In Haasts Bluff, a remote community in the Western Desert, art is transforming into economic power.
The $1 billion question: Who controls Aboriginal futures?
26/08/2025
It has been just over a fortnight since Garma, the annual celebration and gathering that showcases Yolngu people, culture and Country.
Close the Gap Day: Time for Action
Indigenous Business News
06/08/2026
Today is National Close the Gap Day.
Investment Partnership to Positively Impact Territorians
Indigenous Business News
06/08/2025
Aboriginal Investment NT has appointed asset consultant, JANA Investment Advisers Pty Ltd (JANA), as advisor and implementer of its Commercial Investment Portfolio (CIP).
Uluru Statement remains relevant
National Indigenous Times
27/09/2024
THE eighth anniversary of the Uluru Statement from the Heart (is) an important day in our shared Australian history.
Uluru — The Work Continues, With or Without a Voice
26/05/2025
Monday, May 26, marks the eighth anniversary of the Uluru Statement from the Heart — an important day in our shared Australian history.
“We can’t sit around and wait for anyone else”: Aboriginal Investment NT’s Plan for a Re-Invented Economy
National Indigenous Times
07/04/2025
A strong Indigenous business sector would represent a revitalised, long-existing pre-colonisation economy – but in a new context, Aboriginal Investment NT’s new boss believes.
“There’s thousands of native foods out there”: Shannon Motlop Aims for Global Tables
National Indigenous Times
27/03/2025
Shannon Motlop sees a future where Australia’s native plants and foods can take pride of place around the world.
Aboriginal Investment NT Welcomes New Chief Executive
National Indigenous Times
23/01/2025
Aboriginal Investment NT has a new Chief Executive Officer whose appointment brings a wealth of experience to the critical business role for the Territory.
New Aboriginal Investment NT Chief Investment Officer Takes the Rein
National Indigenous Times
30/10/2024
Aboriginal Investment NT’s new Chief Investment Officer Brian Wyborn took the reins this week. The appointment came after the launch of the organisation’s 2024-29 Strategic Investment Plan in September.
“Milestone moment for our people” : More Than Half a Billion in Funding on Table for Aboriginal Territorians to Benefit
National Indigenous Times
27/09/2024
$600 million-plus for investment into Aboriginal communities and businesses in the Northern Territory is an unprecedented opportunity with “immense potential”, says the body tasked with the fund’s distribution.
The Key to Self-Determination and Autonomy for Aboriginal Territorians
National Indigenous Times
25/09/2024
As a young girl growing up in a town camp in Alice Springs, I listened to the stories of my Elders and their vision for our people, our communities and our country.
Dawn of a New Era as Fund Returns to Aboriginal Control
National Indigenous Times
05/09/2024
There is a new era in self-determination for First Nations people with more than half a billion dollars in grants being unlocked for Aboriginal-led projects in their own communities.