Aboriginal customs
Alternative labels
Aboriginal Australians customs
Book
On Taungurung Land: sharing history and culture
This publication is the first monograph to examine how the Taungurung Nation of central Victoria negotiated with protectors and pastoralists to retain possession of their own country for as long as possible. The book shares generational knowledge, in order to revitalise relationships to place and establish respect and mutual practices of care for Country.
Literature review
Defining the indefinable: descriptors of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures and their links to health and wellbeing
This literature review provides insights into what Indigenous peoples across the world describe as culture. This review was undertaken at the international level, but covers literature primarily written about Indigenous peoples from Aotearoa (New Zealand), Australia, Canada and the United States.
Report
Integrating art production and economic development in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory
This report presents the results of a study that forms one component of a major National Survey of Remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Artists. The report relates to the implementation of the National Survey in Region 2 (Arnhem Land).
Audio
Disconnect: Sky camp
In some Aboriginal cultures, when someone passes away, their name and image should not be spoken or seen, let alone shared online. In this episode we discuss the topic of death, and how customs surrounding death are being challenged by social media and internet use.
Policy report
Aboriginal and dual naming policy
The purpose of this document is to provide advice and direction to the Tasmanian community about the application of Aboriginal names for naming Tasmanian geographic features and places.