Patrick Dodson (Founding Chair)
Widely recognised as the “Father of the Reconciliation movement” in Australia, Patrick Dodson has shown national leadership in the search for the resolution of two centuries of vision that has hindered the relationship between Australia’s Aboriginal people and their non-Aboriginal brothers and sisters.

Dr Michael Dodson
Chairman of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies. A former Human Rights Commissioner with responsibility for investigating the removal of Aboriginal children from their families, and former Director of the Northern Land Council.

Professor Marcia Langton
Internationally-known academic, educator and human rights activist based at the University of Melbourne in Victoria.

Victor Vincent Lingiari
A senior Gurindji man whose father led the fight for the recognition of the rights of Aboriginal people to practice their law, language and culture in their own land. Victor Vincent has continued the work begun by his father and provides the linkage between the Gurindji people and the Foundation that bears his father’s name.

David Ross
Former Chair of the Indigenous Land Corporation and long-time Director of the Central Land Council, based in Alice Springs, Central Australia.

Peter Yu
Consultant engaged in the development of economic strategies for the enhancement of Aboriginal peoples’ rights. Based in the Kimberley region of western Australia, he has been at the forefront of the fights for Aboriginal rights for 20 years.

Galarrwuy Yunupingu
Senior Yolngu man and Australian of the Year who has been the Chair of the Northern Land council for a quarter of a century, and is one of the most respected spokespeople on matters affecting Aboriginal people in Australia.

Alison Anderson
ATSIC Commissioner in the Alice Springs…

Marandoo Yanner
ATSIC Commissioner for Cape York activist for rights…

Olga Havnen
Fred Hollows foundation, working for Indigenous rights, development and has much experience in the philanthropic sector of Australia…

Ethel McLennon
Currently student in Broome, has had many years experience in local community management and much experience of the North West Western Australia...