First Nations people participated in sports long before Australian Federation.

Module

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

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

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. 

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

Topic

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

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.

Joe Williams and Dr Alethea Beetson in conversation as part of our Deadly Dialogues series.

See how to request ICIP related content in accordance with the Australian Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property Protocol.

Topic 

Explore early European encounters with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art through the work of William Westall and engage students in considering the cultural significance of special places.