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Director Media and Communications:

phone: 02 6261 1123 or 0408 600 867

email: communications@aiatsis.gov.au

 

April 2013

	29 April 2013 - Torres Strait visit showcases vast photographic treasures The four-day access visit to Thursday Island last week was a huge success with over 450 visitors dropping in to view thousands of historical and contemporary photographs. In all, some 3000 requests for items were made. Importantly however generations of Torres Strait Islanders reconnected with images and recordings of island life and people - some never before seen.
	4 April 2013 - Sudden passing of respected NT Aboriginal leader a ‘great loss’ Statement by Professor Mick Dodson AM, AIATSIS Chairperson, on the sudden passing of prominent and respected NT Aboriginal woman Karmi Dunn.
	3 April 2013 - Torres Strait visit showcases vast photographic treasures Communities across the Torres Strait will get the unique opportunity later this month to see thousands of historical and contemporary photographs as part of a visit by AIATSIS - the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies.

 

March 2013

	Thursday 28 March 2013 - Momentum builds for National Native Title conference Registrations to this year’s National Native Title Conference in Alice Springs continue to grow as delegates from across Australia look towards exploring and reflecting on two decades of Native Title to help to shape its future.
	Friday 8 March 2013 - Iconic Zimbabwean freedom fighter joins IWD celebrations Senator Sekai Holland, the Zimbabwean Co-Minister of State for National Healing, Reconciliation and Integration and winner of the Sydney Peace Prize 2012 will be a special guest at events to mark International Women’s Day today at AIATSIS in Canberra.
	Thursday 7 March 2013 - Guidelines embody ‘best standards’ for Indigenous Research “Indigenous people are also researchers, and all participants must be regarded as equal participants in a research engagement.” These were the passionate words of Professor Mick Dodson AM, Chairperson of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS), who officially launched the Institute’s Guidelines for Ethical Research in Australian Indigenous Studies at a special ceremony in Canberra.

 

December 2012

	Wednesday 12 December 2012 - Free-to-air NITV empowers Indigenous Voices Professor Mick Dodson AM, Chair of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) has extended his congratulations to NITV on the launch of its historic free to air channel.
	Wednesday 5 December 2012 - Institute welcomes new Deputy Principal Professor Mick Dodson AM, Chair of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) has welcomed the appointment of Michelle Patterson as the new Deputy Principal at the Institute.
	Wednesday 5 December 2012 - Indifferent Inclusion wins NSW Premier’s History Award Associate Professor Russell McGregor’s Indifferent Inclusion has just won the 2012 NSW Premier’s History Prize. This ‘fresh and insightful’ book is published by Aboriginal Studies Press – the publishing arm of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) in Canberra.

 

November 2012

	Thursday 8 November 2012 - Exhibition a rare chance to see Institute’s artworks and objects For only the second time in fifty years, objects and artworks from the vast archive of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) will be exhibited to the general public.
	Tuesday 6 November 2012 - Indifferent Inclusion earns second history award shortlisting A ‘fresh and insightful’ book by Associate Professor Russell McGregor – and published by Aboriginal Studies Press – has been shortlisted for the Australian History Prize as part of the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards and History Awards.

 

September 2012

5 September 2012 - AIATSIS supports Indigenous Literacy Day AIATSIS proudly coordinated a ‘book fair’ on Wednesday 5 September to help raise funds for Indigenous Literacy.

 

August 2012

30 August 2012 - Language recordings added to the National Registry of Recorded Sound An invaluable collection of recordings of more than 40 endangered Aboriginal languages - some no longer spoken - have been added to the National Registry of Recorded Sound.

 

June 2012

	26 June 2012 - Book confirms abysmal failures in protecting Aboriginal children A book confirming the abysmal failures of our legal and child protection systems to protect Aboriginal children from rape and sexual abuse will be launched in Canberra this morning.
	25 June 2012 - Sultan swings in to kick-start NAIDOC celebrations Double ARIA Award winner Dan Sultan will headline a free concert of national and local Indigenous musicians next Sunday to kick-start NAIDOC week celebrations across the region.
	5 June 2012 - Native title conference addresses diverse issues beyond Mabo Almost 700 delegates and speakers from across Australia gather in Townsville this morning to discuss a range of native title related issues and highlights– with a particular focus on the 20th anniversary of the Mabo decision.

 

May 2012

	29 May 2012 - Aboriginal Studies Press book shortlisted for Prime Minisiter's Prize for Australian History A clear and measured account of assimilation which deepens our understanding of this still-misunderstood policy ideal has been shortlisted in the 2012 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards.
	9 May 2012 - World expert on Indigenous rights to address Native Title Conference Canadian Aboriginal Dr Neil Sterritt, a world authority on native title, Aboriginal rights and Aboriginal governance, will deliver a keynote address at Australia’s largest Indigenous policy conference – the National Native Title Conference - in Townsville next month.
	9 May 2012 - AIATSIS welcomes $6.4m two-year investment for priceless collection Professor Mick Dodson AM - the Chairperson of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) - has welcomed a $6.4m two-year investment to continue the Institute’s urgent digital preservation of its priceless audio-visual archives.
	1 May 2012 - Nyungar youth excited to learn their traditional language Nyungar elder and Australian Research Council Fellow at Curtin University, Associate Professor Len Collard is encouraged by the growing interest shown by many young people in the South West of Australia to learn their traditional language.

 

 

April 2012

	27 April 2012 - Record number of speakers gather for native title discussions Australia’s largest Indigenous policy conference – the annual Native Title Conference - has this year attracted a record 60 speakers addressing a wide-range of native title related topics under the overall theme Echoes of Mabo: Honour and Determination.
	27 April 2012 - Linking up with vital family history research skills Clients of the various Link-Up services around Australia will be the beneficiaries of a week-long training program run in Canberra recently by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS).
	27 April 2012 - AIATSIS mourns passing of Torres Strait leader and rights advocate The Chairperson of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS), Professor Mick Dodson AM, today expressed his deep sadness at the passing of Torres Strait Islander leader and advocate George Mye MBE OAM.
	24 April 2012 - Recording of historic WWII capture saved for future generations A rare audio recording describing how an Aboriginal man captured – and disarmed – the first Japanese serviceman taken as a POW on Australian soil will join other unique and unpublished field recordings preserved and saved for future generations.
	3 April 2012 -  Vale Jimmy Little:  gentle voice, gentle manner and gentle man The Chairperson of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS), Professor Mick Dodson AM, today expressed his deep sadness at the passing of Australian music icon Jimmy Little AO.
	2 April 2012 -  Breath of Life into language revitalization. The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (AIATSIS’s) newly created Centre for Australian Languages will explore the possibility of piloting the trail blazing native American language revitalization program “Breath of Life”.

 

March 2012

	22 March 2012  - Registrations open for 2012 National Native Title Conference Registrations for the 2012 National Native Title Conference in Townsville in early June are now open. Convened by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) and the North Queensland Land Council (NQLC), the Conference will be held at Townsville’s Entertainment and Convention Centre from 4-6 June.
	22 March 2012 - Leading experts gather for AIATSIS language seminars The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) will host a major seminar on Indigenous language protection and promotion – featuring Professor Emerita Leanne Hinton  - one of the world’s leading experts on language revitalisation – in Canberra next week.
	19 March 2012 - AIATSIS assists in creation of first comprehensive Kaytetye dictionary The recent publication of the first comprehensive Kaytetye to English dictionary is another example highlighting the extensive archive of cultural material stored in the Australian Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) in Canberra.
	15 March 2012 - AIATSIS Council raises funding issues with Minister At its first meeting with the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Science and Research - Senator the Hon Chris Evans MP - the AIATSIS Council highlighted a number of funding issues currently facing the Institute.
	15 March 2012 - AIATSIS expertise recognised by pivotal role in endangered language work A newly established Centre for Australian Languages at the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) in Canberra will play a pivotal role in the on-going maintenance and recording of Australia’s Indigenous languages.
	15 March 2012 - Digitised Mission journals a priceless resource A new website highlighting life and experiences on missions and reserves around Australia for almost six decades is a priceless resource for Indigenous Australians searching their family histories.
	8 March 2012  - AIATSIS ‘family’ gathers to Celebrates International Women’s Day AIATSIS Staff and over 100 invited guests - the AIATSIS family - gathered at the Institute in Canberra on Thursday 8 March to celebrate and mark International Women’s Day.
	5 March 2012 - Poster celebrates International Women’s Day 2012 A 60 year old image of two Aboriginal girls pictured around the Central Australian community of Areyonga is the stunning feature of an International Women’s Day poster that is set to become an annual tradition.
	5 March 2012 - Institute’s historic images help commemorate electoral milestone Images sourced from the world's premier collection of Indigenous photographs have played a part in commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Indigenous right to vote.

 

February 2012

	16 February 2012 - Deadline looms for papers for 2012 National Native Title Conference Interested parties have until next Monday (20th February 2012) to submit proposals for papers, discussion panels and talking circles at this years National Native Title Conference to be held in Townsville in June.
	8 February 2012 - Exploring pathways that may save endangered languages A world renowned linguist and expert on endangered languages, Israel’s Professor Michael Katz will explore the relationship between grammatical divisions in languages and their potential to help save endangered languages at a Canberra seminar early next week.

 

January 2012

24 January 2012 - Aboriginal Embassy sign highlights Institute’s diverse and priceless collection A 40-year old hand painted sign from the Aboriginal Embassy has gone on display in Canberra as part of celebrations later this week marking the 40th Anniversary of the establishment of the Embassy.

 

September 2011

	19 September 2011 - On for young and old: Conference explores ways to connect Indigenous generations Over 400 conference delegates will gather in Canberra this morning to discuss and explore a variety of ways of connecting the younger and older generations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
	9 September 2011 - AIATSIS joins fight to improve Indigenous Literacy AIATSIS recently teamed up with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation to help raise vital funds in the fight to improve the literacy levels of Indigenous Australians.

 

August 2011

15 August 2011 - Legends – The AFL Indigenous Team of the Century Current Aboriginal AFL players joined past champions at the home of AFLon Monday 15 August to officially launch a ground breaking Aboriginal Studies Press publication on the AFL’s Indigenous Team of the Century.

 

July 2011

	05 July 2011 - Institute seeks help in tracking down missing NAIDOC Posters Australia’s leading Indigenous archive has begun a nationwide search for three rare posters promoting NAIDOC Week celebrations dating back over 40 years ago.
	04 July 2011  - Powerful manuscript on Aboriginal child sexual assault wins esteemed award A brave and powerful manuscript highlighting the prevalence of child sexual abuse in some Aboriginal communities has been named as the winner of this year’s esteemed Stanner Award.

 

June 2011

	24 June 2011 - Annual Indigenous festival axed as budget cut hits home  Funding constraints have forced the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) to cancel Canberra’s premier NAIDOC Week event – NAIDOC on the Peninsula - scheduled for the first Sunday in July.
	20 June 2011 - Donations from Canberra families boost AIATSIS collection Recent generous donations by two Canberra families of archival recordings and five valuable paintings are a priceless addition to world’s largest collection of materials relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lifestyles and cultures.
	7 June 2011 - ‘Father of Australian archaeology’ leads symposium to mark unique anniversary Emeritus Professor John Mulvaney - often referred to as the ‘father of Australian archaeology - will deliver the keynote address at a special symposium in Canberra tomorrow to mark the 50th anniversary of a ground breaking 1961 Conference on Aboriginal Studies.
	3 June 2011  - Future leaders want say on taking native title forward Australia’s recently appointed Youth Representative to the United Nations has called for an open conversation and dialogue between Indigenous youth and older generations about native title and rights.
	3 June 2011 - Arabena becomes first Meriam woman to deliver prestigious Mabo Lecture Nineteen years on from the hallmark determination, Mabo Day was commemorated at the 2011 National Native Title Conference through its annual Mabo Lecture- which for the first time was delivered by a Meriam woman, Dr Kerry Arabena.
	2 June 2011 - Canadian First Nations experience highlighted at National Native Title Conference Australia Indigenous peoples and Canada’s First Nations would derive significant benefits from the sharing of each others challenges, opportunities and experiences in Native Title - a keynote speaker has told a national Indigenous conference in Brisbane today.
	2 June 2011 - AIATSIS runs first accredited Family history workshop Ten Indigenous Australians from Link Up services around Australia first group of Link Up workers to attend a formally accredited course run by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Family History Unit.
	1 June 2011 - Indigenous groups support call to reverse onerous burden of proof in Native Title Act The Chairperson of the world’s leading research, collecting and publishing institution in the field of Australian Indigenous studies has backed calls for an overhaul of native title legislation to shift the presumption in favour to indigenous claimants.
	1 June 2011 - Green’s Native Title Amendment Bill a ‘first step’ say Indigenous delegates at Native Title Conference The Native Title Amendment Bill is an important first step – but it is not an end in itself,” said Monica Morgan yesterday at The National Native Title Conference’s pre-conference opening plenary.

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