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Seaman Dan during a performance.

Steady Steady Seaman Dan

When Seaman Dan strikes a chord on his guitar and sings, all becomes quiet.
AIATSIS map of Indigenous Australia

AIATSIS map of Indigenous Australia

The AIATSIS Map of Indigenous Australia is an attempt to represent all the language, tribal or nation groups of the Indigenous people of Australia.
Photograph from the cover of Calling the Shots

Calling the Shots - Aboriginal Photographies

Photographs can be used to explore Aboriginal history and to reclaim culture.
William (Bill) Ferguson at the 1938 Day of Mourning protest (HORNER2.J03.BW-N04642_14)

William 'Bill' Ferguson

William 'Bill' Ferguson was a trailblazing Aboriginal rights activist who founded the Aboriginal Progressive Association and led protests at the 1938 National Day of Mourning.

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Jimmy Pike

Jimmy Pike (approximately 1940-2002) was a Walmajarri man of the Great Sandy Desert and prolific artist intent on sharing his knowledge and love of his desert home.

Vincent Lingiari famously given back Gurindji tribe lands by Prime Minister of Australia Gough Whitlam in 1972 after the Wave Hill walkoff. Courtesy of National Archives of Australia.

Land rights

The modern land rights movement dates back to 1963.

Overlooking the Timber Creek township photo

Timber Creek compensation case

The Timber Creek compensation case is one of the most important Native Title Decisions since the historic Mabo ruling in 1992.
Eddie Koiki Mabo

Eddie Koiki Mabo

Edward Mabo was a key plaintiff in Australia’s most famous land rights case.
Eddie Mabo, from Land Bilong Islanders. Courtesy of Trevor Graham-Yarra Bank Films.

Mabo case

The Mabo Case recognised the land rights of the Meriam people.

Old Mission at Brewarrina

Mapping NSW Aboriginal Missions, Stations, and Camps 1883-1969

This interactive map of New South Wales Aboriginal Missions, Stations and Camps identifies the locations and provides information about Aboriginal reserves, camps, stations, children’s homes, and some unofficial settlements operating under the tenure of the Aborigines Protection Board during its active years.

Last reviewed: 25 Oct 2019