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Old Man’s story launched
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Senator Nova Peris OAM officially launched our new book Old Man’s story at Parliament House in Canberra in September.
Old Man’s story is the last thoughts of one of Australia’s most respected elders and traditional owners, Big Bill Neidjie, Peris’ great-uncle.
Senator Peris said it was an honour and a privilege to be involved in the production of the stunning book.
Watch Senator Peris' speech.
Read the full story.
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Fishing Rights Gathering |
The team from our Native Title, Land and Water unit attended the Aboriginal Fishing Rights Gathering in Bingie on the NSW south coast last month. The team was invited to discuss a possible NSW case study for a research project that will map the livelihood values of Indigenous customary fishing.
The gathering were interested in learning how the research outcomes will support their broader objectives of developing strategies to promote local Aboriginal community members’ rights and interests as cultural fishers.
Read the full story in the Batemans Bay Post.
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| Long History Deep Time |
A new collection of essays, Long History Deep Time, edited by on of our researchers, Dr Mary Anne Jebb, and AIATSIS Member Professor Anne McGrath, was launched Monday 21 September 2015.
Nobel Laureate Professor Brian Schmidt officially launched the ground-breaking book at a special event at the Australian National University in Canberra.
Read about the launch and download the book.
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| Interested in native title? |
Our Native Title Research Unit is proud to present the August edition of the Native Title Newsletter. The newsletter provides vast coverage of important developments in native title, as well as traditional owner comments and information on upcoming events.
The August edition includes an interview with Gail Reynolds-Adamson and Annie Dabb, Esperence Tjaltjraak Native Title Aboriginal Corporation, and much more.
View the newsletter.
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| Uluru handback |
We're working on a special project sponsored by the Indigenous Land Corporation and in partnership with Parks Australia for the 30th Anniversary of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park handback celebrations on 25-26 October.
Some of our staff were lucky enough to travel to Mutitjulu and sit, talk and record some of the stories of the Elders and traditional owners as they viewed photos from our Collections, of themselves, loved ones, grandparents, parents and brothers and sisters from 30 years ago.
See photos from the visit on Facebook.
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| Report published |
The final report for the Commonwealth Native Title Connection Policy Research Project has now been published on our website.
In 2011, the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department commissioned researchers from AIATSIS to conduct research and analysis, and make recommendations to inform the development of a Commonwealth policy on the assessment of native title ‘connection’ in consent determinations.
This report presents the findings of the review.
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| Family History positions |
Our Family History Unit is currently recruiting for a number of roles. To help us find the best candidates, please share these vacancies with your networks. Applications close 5pm Tuesday 13 October.
Check out the position descriptions.
In the coming weeks we’ll also be advertising a number of Collections positions. Keep an eye on our Work with us page for details.
Or drop an email to Jonathan Wraith, Director, Collection Development and Management who will let you know about upcoming opportunities.
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