National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held in the first week of July each year to recognise the histories, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year the theme is “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy”, marking a powerful milestone of 50 years of NAIDOC and celebrating not only the achievements of the past, but the bright future ahead—empowered by the strength of young leaders, the vision of communities and the legacy of ancestors. Over the past two decades, Traditional Owners and Elders across Arnhem Land have forged a powerful legacy in the land management sector through community-controlled organisations that honour and reflect more than 65,000 years of ongoing custodianship. “When we design specific projects, they work well for us. And the same can be said for KKT, when people ask me, where did this KKT idea come from? I always say it came from Bininj ideas.” - Dean Yibarbuk, Co-Chair of KKT and Chair of Warddeken To celebrate NAIDOC Week and everything our partners have already achieved, KKT is sharing stories of grassroots innovation and success as they relate to each of our six funding pillars. To read these stories, head to the full-length article on our website: https://kkt.org.au/news/2025-naidoc-week (fb)

You might have heard that the NT government recently slashed $12 million in promised funding for Indigenous ranger programs—threatening vital jobs, cultural stewardship and critical land management. KKT is committed to addressing as much of the funding gap our partner organisations now face as is possible, and thanks to two of our supporters Koala and Dusseldorp Forum, every dollar you donate today and tomorrow will be doubled up to $200,000. Your contribution will support over 400 Indigenous rangers across West and Central Arnhem Land who are working every day to manage Country, protect sacred sites and preserve traditional knowledge. This is our opportunity to show that when governments back away, the wider community of supporters and allies step up. Together, we can honour Country, culture and community with real action. Link to donate: https://kkt.org.au/donate (fb)