Indigenous Engagement

Indigenous Engagement

We connect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to share and celebrate stories of Indigenous Australia and help to locate Indigenous Australians in the Library's collections.

Start your research accessing the Aboriginal Australians Family History Research Guide or  Ask a Librarian to get more assistance. You can also find more information on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language material from the Library's collections searching the Rediscovering Indigenous Languages website or start your own journey with our Indigenous Languages Research Guide.   

News

New Collaboration with Jake Duczynski announced

The Library is thrilled to launch a new collaboration with Gamilaraay and Mandandanji artist and animator, Jake Duczynski, to create a unique digital artwork for Mukurtu, a new site aimed at making the Library’s Aboriginal collections more accessible.

Jake Duczynski

Resources and Collections

Aboriginal family history

Resources, newspapers, magazines and guides for researching your family history.

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Aboriginal historical collections

Documenting the life and activities of Aboriginal peoples from the earliest European explorations of Australia.

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Reconnecting Collections to Communities

The Library is working toward making its Aboriginal Historical Collections more digitally accessible. 

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Indigenous services for public libraries

A strategy to encourage public libraries across NSW to build greater awareness, support and engagement with Indigenous peoples and communities.

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Indigenous collecting

Help us to collect for the future. The Library seeks to put particular emphasis on developing its collections of material created by Indigenous people who contribute to the life of NSW and its communities.

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My Weekend with Pop

My Weekend with Pop is an online storybook written and spoken in five Aboriginal languages from across NSW.

Pop and Me

Rediscovering Indigenous Languages project

Browse Indigenous Australian language material from our collection.

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About us

Our Protocols

Protocols and best practice for engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people and collections.

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Contact Indigenous Services at the Library

Keep in touch with us to find out about what we are working on. You can also book an appointment with us for help with your research.  

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