A First Nations corporation that offers up maritime training programs for young Indigenous people at risk has moved into the ground floor of the legendary Black Theatre on Gadigal Land (Redfern).

The Tribal Warrior Aboriginal Corporation has been a central part of the Redfern community for more than 20 years, so it seems apt that it is setting up its digs at the site that has been integral to Aboriginal arts and culture for decades.

The theatre was an Aboriginal-run company established in 1972 in response to the emerging land rights movement.

Despite its closure in 1977, the Black Theatre laid the foundation for a wellspring of creative expression within Sydney's Aboriginal community and helped spawn organisations like Bangarra Dance Theatre and Moogahlin Performing Arts.

The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) purchased the theatre site from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission in 2005 to engage the local Indigenous community in its future use.

After extensive consultation, the ILSC spent $7.5 million sprucing up the theatre to support Indigenous enterprises.

ILSC chief executive Joe Morrison said part of the refurbishment of the site was the establishment of facilities aimed at supporting Indigenous enterprises.

"The ILSC is proud to be here today for the divestment of the ground floor of the Black Theatre building in Redfern to Tribal Warrior," he said.

"This significant step ensures that this culturally important site continues to serve the Indigenous community, fostering social and economic empowerment, and truly cements Tribal Warriors' spot in the historic site."

Tribal Warrior was established in 1998 and is dedicated to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

It has a long history of supporting Aboriginal people through training, mentoring, and building leadership within the community.

The non-profit community organisation has become a respected force for social transformation and support services, providing practical pathways, skills development, and meaningful community connection.