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Cover of Bringing them home - the national inquiry into the seperation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families

Bringing them home

On 26 May 1997 the former Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission’s National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal Children from their Families Bringing them home report was tabled in National Parliament.
Sea of Hands at AIATSIS

Dates of significance

A list of significant dates celebrated around the country each year.
National Reconciliation Week 2017 artwork

National Reconciliation Week 2017

This year’s National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is especially significant as the nation celebrates two major milestones in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history‑ on 27 May, the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Referendum and 3 June, the 25th anniversary of the High Court of Australia's Mabo decision.
Sorry Books

Explore the Sorry Books

The Sorry Books are a powerful record of the personal responses of Australians to the unfolding history of the Stolen Generations. They are a “people’s apology” for past wrongs to Indigenous Australians, a public expression of regret, compassion, and hope.
Cathy Freeman carrying the Australian Flag and Aboriginal flag after winning the 400 metre race at the Sydney Olympic Games.

Cathy Freeman

Cathy Freeman is a hero in the eyes of all Australians.
Photo from an Aboriginal Mission

Mission Days

Gain insights into the power of classifying people in the act of colonisation.
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.
1965 Freedom Ride

1965 Freedom Ride

Learn about the Freedom Ride and the brave students who led it.
The Aboriginal and Islanders Sports Hall of Fame travelling photographic exhibition now lives at AIATSIS

Aboriginal and Islander Sports Hall of Fame

Just who is in the Aboriginal and Islander Sports Hall of Fame?
From Wentworth to Dodson - opening slide of the interactive exhibition

From Wentworth to Dodson - an interactive timeline

Sharing the AIATSIS 50 year journey.