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Laurie Baymarrwaŋa photo

Laurie Baymarrwaŋa

Laurie ​Baymarrwaŋa ('big boss') was an Aboriginal elder from the Crocodile Islands who was instrumental in preserving Yan-nhangu language
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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.

Dr June Oscar

On International Women's Day 2017, AIATSIS honours Dr June Oscar AO

The UN Women National Committee’s theme for International Women Day’s 2017, Empower a woman, empower a nation, is about transforming the lives of women and girls through empowerment.

Wiradjuri artist, poet and writer Kevin Gilbert

My Father’s Studio

Gracing the corridors of AIATSIS are a series of linoprints from the 1960s onwards by the late, great Wiradjuri artist, poet and writer, Kevin Gilbert. Kevin (my Dad) was noted as the first Aboriginal person to create linoprint works.
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.
Lake Eyre Basin - Aboriginal Way Map

Lake Eyre Basin - Aboriginal Way Map

The Lake Eyre Basin Aboriginal Way Map details significant cultural information and spans 1.2 million square kilometres across inland Australia.
Group portrait of the special platoon consisting of Aboriginal soldiers, all volunteers, at Number 9 camp at Wangaratta with Corporal Mullett (left), Major Joseph Albert Wright (centre) and Sergeant Morris (right). Major Wright, a World War 1 Light Horse veteran, was in charge of this Platoon, which was the only Aboriginal squad in the Australian military forces.

War Service

Since the 1860s Indigenous Australians have served in our defence force.
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.

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Apology to Australia's Indigenous peoples

The National Apology to the Stolen Generations came about as a recommendation from The National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal Children from their Families. It highlighted the suffering of Indigenous families under the Commonwealth, state and territory Aboriginal protection and welfare laws and policies.

Rediscovering the Palawa Language: Jodie Dowd

Rediscovering the Palawa Language: Jodie Dowd

Jodie Dowd uncovers a rare treasure in our library.
Last reviewed: 31 Aug 2015