News
2020
Unmasking the Racial Contract examines racism in the APS
24 Jun 2020
A new book by Kamilaroi and Wonnarua author, Dr Debbie Bargallie, has implored people to recognise institutionalised racism in the public sector and challenge it.
Stanner Reading Room remains closed
23 Jun 2020
The Stanner Reading Room at AIATSIS remains closed until 31 July 2020 for public access at this stage.
Australian Aboriginal Studies Issue 1, 2020
12 Jun 2020
Our latest edition of Australian Aboriginal Studies is now available.
Vale Mr R Wavehill Jangala
25 May 2020
AIATSIS was saddened to hear of the passing of Mr R. Wavehill Jangala. The Institute would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the friends, family and the...
The words of the Mibiny available to learn in new dictionary
10 Apr 2020
The ancestral languages of the Tweed and Logan River areas of New South Wales and Queensland can be learned by new generations thanks to
Vale Dennis McDermott
8 Apr 2020
AIATSIS was saddened to hear of the passing of leading Aboriginal academic, Professor Dennis McDermott last Friday, 3 April. The Institute would like to extend our deepest condolences to Dennis’ family, friends and everyone who is mourning...
National Native Title Conference 2020 postponed
13 Mar 2020
The National Native Title Conference 2020 has been postponed to 18-21 October as a result of the changing and widespread impacts of COVID-19.
Nyiyanang wuunggalu (let’s work together) – but on Indigenous terms
26 Feb 2020
Policy influencers across government, community and academic sectors descended on Canberra to hear the insights presented at AIATSIS’ second symposium on culture and policy: Nyiyanang Wuunggalu.
New research reveals mainstream media fails Indigenous political activism
24 Feb 2020
A new book exposing the failures of mainstream media reporting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander political activism has been launched today in Canberra by the renowned journalist and broadcaster, Kerry O’Brien.
Biennale of Sydney and AIATSIS: Working together with local Indigenous communities for cultural renewal and pride
19 Feb 2020
The Biennale of Sydney and AIATSIS today announced a four year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)