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Native Title
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/native-title/

Native Title is the Australian Government response to the land rights movement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, which progressed to legal agitation in the Australian Courts.

Published 02 October 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander native title
Fire management on Country
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/fire-management-country/

You do not need to be a scientist to know that the environment is sick. That how we are managing Country is not working and things need to dramatically change.

Published 07 October 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Fire Practices Bushfires
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
The Australian Museum’s statement of reflection
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/The-Australian-Museums-statement-of-reflection/

Cultural institutions have a responsibility to critically reflect on history and how it influences the present.

Published 07 May 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Captain Cook taking possession of the Australian continent on behalf of the British Crown
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/recognising-invasions/captain-cook-taking-possession/

Elder Waubin Richard Aken of the Kaurareg First Nations people points out that the famous image of Cook, inspired by readings of his journal entry, is based on the dubious claim that he landed on Tuined (Possession Island) with his party.

Published 23 July 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander possession
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
Contested Possession
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/recognising-invasions/contested-possession/

Contested Possession presents the various and at times conflicting accounts regarding the event of Cook and Tuined (Possession Island).

Published 23 July 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contested possession
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
Plans for a colony
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/recognising-invasions/plans-for-a-colony/

Delve into historical records and learn how the decision was made to establish a colony in Australia.

Published 04 August 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander possession

Barka: The Forgotten River

Meet <i>Barka: The Forgotten River</i> in this new First Nations exhibition developed by Uncle Badger Bates and Justine Muller with the Barkandji community.

Special exhibition
Now on until 23 July 2023

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Bilas: Body Adornment from Papua New Guinea

Witness the beauty and diversity of cultural decoration and body adornment from Papua New Guinea in this special exhibition at the Australian Museum in Sydney.

Opening 9 June 2023, featuring photographs by Wylda Bayrón.

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School programs and excursions

Book school excursions at the Australian Museum, Sydney, that inspire and engage students of all ages.

Virtual excursions
Educator-led tours

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Burra

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

Permanent education space
Open daily

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