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- Before you start Read about what you should know before you begin.
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- Family history sources Learn about the different sources of family history information.
- Where to get help Access assistance in your state and territory.
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AIATSIS holds the worlds largest collection dedicated to Australian
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories.
- Search the Collection Search and explore the AIATSIS Collection of more than 1 million items related to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories.
- Featured collections Browse some of our featured collections which have been digitised as part of our ongoing preservation work.
- Using the Collection You can search the Collection online or visit the Stanner Reading Room to view or listen to collection items and conduct research.
- Caring for the Collection We have the largest and best contextualised collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage in the world, and it continues to grow.
- Donate to the Collection We welcome donations of unpublished materials relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies, culture, knowledge, and experience.
Research
AIATSIS holds the worlds largest collection dedicated to Australian
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories.
- Current projects Our research contributes to the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and has a direct benefit to the communities we work with.
- Ethical research We provide leadership in ethics and protocols for research related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and collections.
- Indigenous Research Exchange We improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by ensuring there is more involvement and agency in research projects.
- Native title research and access service The Native Title Research and Access Service is your first stop for information about the native title resources in the AIATSIS collection.
- Research publications We produce a range of publications and other resources derived from our research.
- Guides and resources We have produced a range of resources, databases, indexes, finding aids and reading lists to help you with your research and to find information in our Collection.
Education
AIATSIS holds the worlds largest collection dedicated to Australian
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories.
- Curriculum resources Our world leading curriculum resources are keyed to national curriculum requirements. We also have a range of useful teacher resources within our collection.
- Schools program We will be creating a transformative learning experience for all Australian students and teachers, when visiting Canberra or through on-line training.
- Professional development We will be developing online culturally responsive and racially literate teacher professional development.
- Guide to evaluating and selecting education resources This guide supports educators to make conscious and critical decisions when selecting curriculum resources.
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- Connect with us We invite you to connect with us on social media. Join our strong and growing membership and support our foundation.
- What we do We tell the story of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia and create opportunities for people to encounter, engage and be transformed by that story.
- Who we are We are Australia's only national institution focused exclusively on the diverse history, cultures and heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia.
- Work with us We recognise that our staff and volunteers are our most valuable asset.
- Ngurra Ngurra: The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Precinct will be nationally significant in speaking to the central place that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples hold in Australia’s story.
- AIATSIS Central Australia We’re opening a new facility in Mparntwe/Alice Springs in partnership with First Nations Media Australia.
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Gulkula Ceremonial Site at Garma Festival 2023

AIATSIS at Garma 2023

Fri, 15 Sep 2023

Three women speaking at the handover ceremony

Anindilyakwa cultural heritage material to come home to Australia from Manchester Museum, United Kingdom

Wed, 06 Sep 2023

A colourful woven shawl with pom poms.

AIATSIS and the Embassy of Guatemala Present 'Celebrating First Nations Partnerships – Guatemalan Exhibition'

Tue, 05 Sep 2023

Three shell dolls with a ruler and colour chart.

Anindilyakwa Art Centre's Dadikwakwa-kwa (Doll Shells) 2023 entry finalist for the prestigious Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award (NATSIAA)

Mon, 28 Aug 2023

Installation view of Charlotte Allingham's artwork on the foyer desk and floor.

AIATSIS Empowers Indigenous Artist Charlotte Allingham to shine on the World Stage at House of Oz, Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023

Wed, 23 Aug 2023

ASP books on table

Celebrate Father's Day with books!

Mon, 21 Aug 2023

Warlpiri Encyclopaedic Dictionary banner

Aboriginal Studies Press Celebrates Long Listing of Two Publications for the 2023 Margaret and Colin Roderick Literary Award

Tue, 01 Aug 2023

Black and white photo of an elderly Indigenous man in the bush

Original sound recordings of Jimmie Barker

Fri, 28 Jul 2023

Vale Professor Gordon Briscoe AO

Thu, 06 Jul 2023

Noongar artist Nadine Foley

The 2023 AIATSIS Summit in Australia was an enormous success, surpassing all previous events with over 1750 delegates and 400 presenters in attendance.

Fri, 23 Jun 2023

Last updated: 25 May 2022