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Bardi Jawi celebrates return of cultural heritage material

Bardi Jawi celebrates return of cultural heritage material

18 Sep 2020

The Bardi Jawi Nation at Ardyaloon (One Arm Point), Western Australia, officially celebrated the return of 31 items from the Illinois State...

The AIATSIS building, Maraga.

AIATSIS building name Maraga celebrates Ngunnawal language

10 Sep 2020

After nearly two decades, AIATSIS has officially named its building Maraga, a Ngunnawal word for a strong and robust shield.

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