News
2019
The Sydney Language now available to a new generation
22 Jul 2019
The Sydney Language is now available to a new generation of Australians thanks to the fundraising efforts of Australian band The Preatures.
Vale Kerry Reed-Gilbert
19 Jul 2019
AIATSIS was saddened to hear of the passing of Kerry Reed-Gilbert on the 13th of July, 2019.
Voice Treaty Truth: Let’s work together for a shared future
18 Jul 2019
A reflection on NAIDOC Week 2019 by AIATSIS CEO Craig Ritchie.
Ngunnawal language to greet visitors to Canberra Airport
9 Jul 2019
Visitors arriving at the International terminal of Canberra Airport will be greeted by a Welcome to Country in Ngunnawal, the traditional Aboriginal language of the ACT region.
Ngarinyman dictionary published after 25 year collaboration
3 Jul 2019
Twenty five years of intergenerational collaboration has come to fruition with the publication of the Ngarinyman to English Dictionary.
MOU formalises partnership between AIATSIS and Te Papa
21 Jun 2019
AIATSIS and Te Papa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Wellington, New Zealand.
AIATSIS National Native Title Conference 2020 to be held in Tweed Heads
11 Jun 2019
We are pleased to announce the Conference will be hosted by the Minjungbal Bundjalung People and their Elders on their traditional lands in Tweed Heads, NSW, 1 to 3 June, 2020.
Indigenous languages added to data.gov.au
7 Jun 2019
Accurately identifying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages will be greatly enhanced by using three key AUSTLANG data sets, now available at data.gov.au, the central source of open data in Australian government agencies.
Vale Dr William Jonas AM
3 Jun 2019
We were saddened to hear of the passing of proud Worimi man and former AIATSIS Principal Dr William (Bill) Jonas AM on 25 May 2019.
Jodie Sizer appointed AIATSIS Chairperson as Professor McDaniel steps down
31 May 2019
Ms Jodie Sizer has been appointed Chairperson of the AIATSIS after Professor Michael McDaniel announced his resignation.