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We say Sorry

The National Apology to Indigenous Peoples of Australia, Parliament House, Canberra, 13 February 2008

Crowds at Australian Parliament House — Watching the Apology on the big screen, Parliament House, Canberra, 13 February 2008. Photo courtesy of Gerald Preiss.

This online exhibition by the AIATSIS library draws together many of the videos, photos, music and documents which are online into one resource. It gives a brief history of the Apology. It also provides a teachers' resource page and a reading list of stories by members of the Stolen Generations.

Sensitivity Statement

Users of this website should be aware that this online exhibition may contain images and other references to deceased people. In some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities, hearing names or seeing images of deceased persons may cause sadness or distress, particularly to the relatives of these people.

AIATSIS acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, culture and community.

We pay our respects to elders past and present.

Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies

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My Voice My Country

Native Title and traditional ownership

Pictures From My Memory

Pictures From My Memory is a compelling and accessible autobiographical account of Lizzie Marrkilyi Ellis’ life as a Ngaatjatjarra woman from the Australian Western Desert.

Buy the book now.

Record Numbers for National Native Title Conference 2016

We say Sorry

The National Apology to Indigenous Peoples of Australia, Parliament House, Canberra, 13 February 2008

Sensitivity Statement