Astrophysicist and author Karlie Noon held a conversation with Celeste Carnegie discussing the astronomic heritage of Noon's Kamilaroi Peoples and her journey as an ambassador for youth and astronomy.

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In 1992, a decade-long legal battle over Indigenous land rights came to an end.

We hold a diverse range of material, offering a rich interpretation of Australia's past and contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Access resources to help you research your Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family history including records for births, deaths and marriages, missions, military service and information about the Stolen Generations. 

Explore manuscripts and records that give a glimpse into the approximately 250 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages.

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Explore the themes of discovery, cultural encounters, and the European settlement of Australia. 

First Nations people participated in sports long before Australian Federation.

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The first Australian cricket team to tour overseas was an Aboriginal one.

First Nations athletes have been involved in some of our most triumphant moments in sport and continue to make a significant contribution to our nation’s sport at all levels.

The National Library conducted an oral history project to record the lives and experiences of Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants.