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Call for submissions to AIATSIS Research Publications

15 Mar 2017

We are now accepting submissions from researchers and academics in Australia and internationally whose work has a connection with...

ANIRC 2017 program announced

1 Mar 2017

Over 150 leading thinkers, covering the spectrum of Indigenous research and policy development, will come together for three days of...

National Native Title Conference 2017

National Native Title Conference 2017

Monday, 5 June 2017

In 2017 the annual National Native Title Conference will be convened by AIATSIS and the North Queensland Land Council (NQLC) on the traditional lands of the Gurambilbarra Wulgurukaba people, Townsville Queensland.

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Find out about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, history, culture, and rights.

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Finding your family

We can help you with your Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family history search.

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Use the collection

There are many ways to use the AIATSIS collection, and they don't all involve visiting us in Canberra.

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Find out how you can get involved with a world-renowned research, collecting and publishing organisation.

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Research publications

Peer-reviewed books, papers, journals and other research publications.

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Native Title and land ownership

We protect the Native Title and traditional ownership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through research and policy advice.

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AIATSIS Map of Indigenous Australia

The map depicts the language, tribal or nation groups of the Aboriginal people of Australia.

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Indigenous Australian flags

The history behind the Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait Islander flag.

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Aboriginal Studies Press

Visit the AIATSIS publishing arm, Aboriginal Studies Press.

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"The role of AIATSIS is important because it is the major repository for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and societies ... to make sure not only that these things are preserved and maintained and looked after, but are available for future generations."

Professor Michael (Mick) Dodson AM, Chairperson, AIATSIS Council