Federal Arts Minister Peter Garrett has announced $37 million in funding for indigenous arts and culture, saying they touch and resonate with people all over the world.
Mr Garrett says it will go to indigenous arts, cultural, languages and broadcasting programs Australia-wide in 2008-09.
The funding, through four government programs, will support activities of almost 250 organisations.
"All Australians will enjoy the cultural benefits which will flow from the projects that receive these funds: the dance, festivals, music, television and radio productions, the arts and crafts and the revival and strengthening of our indigenous languages," Mr Garrett said.
"We do see and continue to see that indigenous art .. is touching people all over the world."