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The differences between hazard reduction burning and Cultural Fire practices
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/cultural-fire-practices/

There is a lot of misunderstandings around the different techniques used for burning. The language used to label these may be different but they all have the same purpose and used with the same intent.

Published 07 October 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Fire Practices Bushfires
Always Was, Always Will Be, Aboriginal Land
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/always-will-be-aboriginal-land/

The history of an iconic declaration of resilience.

Published 27 October 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander NAIDOC
bugia naway gabun buridja (Learn Today from Yesterday for a Better Tomorrow)
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/signal-fires/learn-today/

Carved spotted gum from bushfire- ravaged Country by Uncle Noel Butler, 2021.

Published 12 July 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sculpture
jumalung (Platypus) Coolamon
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/signal-fires/jumalung-coolamon/

Gifted by 74 men as a representation of Yuin Gurandgi land and lore from the timeless connection of spirit through Uncle Max Dulumunmun Harrison, 2021.

Published 10 July 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander coolamon
Ceremony Wear for Granma Coomee
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/signal-fires/ceremony-wear/

Sharon Mason, Aunty Vivian Mason, Ashweeni Mason, and Savitri Mason, 2019

Published 12 July 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ceremony
Sovereignty, false pretences without the rightful consent
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/recognising-invasions/sovereignty/

Elder Waubin Richard Aken, Traditional Owner of Tuined and appointed Tribal Historian for Kaurareg First Nations people, discusses the HMB Endeavour’s voyage from his people’s accounts and perspectives.

Published 23 July 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sovereignty
Not a discovery voyage
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/recognising-invasions/not-a-discovery-voyage/

The HMB Endeavour’s voyage was originally commissioned as a scientific mission. When the British Admiralty (Royal Navy) found out where Cook was going, they took advantage of the opportunity to expand the British Empire’s interests in the Pacific.

Published 03 August 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander possession
No justice, no peace
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/remembering-massacres/no-justice-no-peace/

First Nations people call for a fairer system where they can receive the same protections as other Australians.

Published 09 August 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander justice police violence
Brothers (The Prodigal Son II) 2020
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/remembering-massacres/brothers-the-prodigal-son/

Artist Tony Albert created the the Brothers glasswork series, The Prodigal Son inspired by a protest held in response to police brutality.

Published 09 August 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander police brutality
Stan Grant: Unsettled. Un-home.
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/Stan-Grant-Unsettled-Un-home/

Letter from the Guest Editor of Explore magazine, the Unsettled issue, Winter 2021.

Published 18 August 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander NAIDOC

Tails from the Coasts

Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.

Special exhibition
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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s learning and play space.

Permanent education space
10am - 4.30pm

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Wild Planet

Welcome to life on Earth. Every one of Earth’s millions of species is unique, but they are all connected through evolution. Come and see life in all its glorious diversity – over 400 animals under one roof!

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
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