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Aboriginal History WA

@the_ahwa

A division of the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries providing Family History Research Services.

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We welcome the announcement of the successful negotiations with Harold Thomas in respect to resolving the issues of wider use of the Flag by our communities. We congratulate Minister @KenWyattMP on securing a negotiated outcome.

We welcome the announcement of the successful negotiations with Harold Thomas in respect to resolving the issues of wider use of the Flag by our communities.
We congratulate Minister @KenWyattMP on securing a negotiated outcome.
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Huge congrats to Anna Wyatt who has received a Public Service Medal for outstanding service to improving outcomes for Aboriginal people & the state of WA. Here at Aboriginal History WA we've have the privilege to call Anna our Director, colleague & friend. So proud! bit.ly/3ALgvqC

Huge congrats to Anna Wyatt who has received a Public Service Medal for outstanding service to improving outcomes for Aboriginal people &amp; the state of WA. Here at <a href="/The_AHWA/">Aboriginal History WA</a> we've have the privilege to call Anna our Director, colleague &amp; friend. So proud! bit.ly/3ALgvqC
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Today marks the 15th anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations. We continue to pay our respects to the families and communities who have suffered because of past government policies. youtu.be/s-f-gP_oB58

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The Aboriginal History Research team can help to locate personal & family records & prepare genealogies that link Aboriginal ancestry back multiple amazing generations. If you are interested contact us at bit.ly/305ZCFY

The Aboriginal History Research team can help to locate personal &amp; family records &amp; prepare genealogies that link Aboriginal ancestry back multiple amazing generations. If you are interested contact us at bit.ly/305ZCFY
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Today is National Sorry Day- a reminder of the strength, resilience & survival of Aboriginal people & the tremendous healing power of acknowledging past truths. We acknowledge this day out of respect for the Stolen Generations #sorryday

Today is National Sorry Day- a reminder of the strength, resilience &amp; survival of Aboriginal people &amp; the tremendous healing power of acknowledging past truths. We acknowledge this day out of respect for the Stolen Generations #sorryday
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This Sorry Day tune in to the Stolen Generations Memorial at Wellington Square in East Perth live broadcast now or watch it later when you can: youtube.com/live/bEnW2Uego…

This Sorry Day tune in to the Stolen Generations Memorial at Wellington Square in East Perth live broadcast now or watch it later when you can:
youtube.com/live/bEnW2Uego…
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Keen to learn more about your family history? Come and yarn with Aboriginal History WA team today & tomorrow at the #aiatsisSUMMIT. Image below: AHWA Officer Casey Petersen (left) pictured with Gail Mabo at the AHWA stall, day 3 of AIATSIS summit

Keen to learn more about your family history?  Come and yarn with <a href="/The_AHWA/">Aboriginal History WA</a> team today &amp; tomorrow at the #aiatsisSUMMIT.

Image below: AHWA Officer Casey Petersen (left) pictured with Gail Mabo at the AHWA stall, day 3 of AIATSIS summit
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Still plenty of events happening across WA to check out this #NAIDOC2023 ❤️💛🖤 ‘For Our Elders’ is the 2023 NAIDOC theme. This year we celebrate the significant role Elders play in our communities, families, & our shared history. Find an event here: naidoc.org.au/local-events/l…

Still plenty of events happening across WA to check out this #NAIDOC2023  ❤️💛🖤 

‘For Our Elders’ is the 2023 NAIDOC theme. This year we celebrate the significant role Elders play in our communities, families, &amp; our shared history. 

Find an event here: naidoc.org.au/local-events/l…
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This #NAIDOC we have released a searchable index of admissions to the Perth & Swan Missions: rb.gy/4i2kg “Improving access to family history records can help bring healing for people impacted by the generational trauma caused by the Stolen Generations” -Minister Buti

This #NAIDOC we have released a searchable index of admissions to the Perth &amp; Swan Missions: rb.gy/4i2kg

“Improving access to family history records can help bring healing for people impacted by the generational trauma caused by the Stolen Generations” -Minister Buti
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A new database is now available, revealing town blocks purchased, leased and licensed by Aboriginal people throughout Western Australia between 1900 and 1960. To find out more: dlgsc.wa.gov.au/department/new… #FirstNations #Aboriginal #Indigenous #FamilyHistory #FamilyHistoryResearch

A new database is now available, revealing town blocks purchased, leased and licensed by Aboriginal people throughout Western Australia between 1900 and 1960. 

To find out more: dlgsc.wa.gov.au/department/new…

#FirstNations #Aboriginal #Indigenous #FamilyHistory #FamilyHistoryResearch
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📽️Behind the scenes filming with the Aboriginal History Team ✨ Aboriginal people now have a dedicated space within the State Library. Shout out to Roma Winmar and Duane Kelly for taking part in filming with Kearyn Cox from NITV. Stay tuned for the upcoming story! 👀

📽️Behind the scenes filming with the Aboriginal History Team ✨

Aboriginal people now have a dedicated space within the State Library.

Shout out to Roma Winmar and Duane Kelly for taking part in filming with Kearyn Cox from <a href="/NITV/">NITV</a>.  Stay tuned for the upcoming story! 👀
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Our team, alongside State Library of WA's Storylines team, heads to WA's Great Southern & Wheatbelt regions next week for free family history sessions, helping explore Aboriginal family ancestry. Register now: ow.ly/QoZX50QTWpg Check out this article: ow.ly/Xgkr50QTWoU

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Thanks to everyone who joined our Aboriginal History WA x State Library Storylines sessions in the Wheatbelt & Great Southern! We enjoyed meeting you and discussing how we can assist in tracking your mob's history. Our services are open to all in WA. Visit ow.ly/fgAl50R2RJa

Thanks to everyone who joined our Aboriginal History WA x State Library Storylines sessions in the Wheatbelt &amp; Great Southern! We enjoyed meeting you and discussing how we can assist in tracking your mob's history. Our services are open to all in WA. Visit ow.ly/fgAl50R2RJa
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Did you know about WA’s Aboriginal Trackers? Since the early 1800s, they guided police through uncharted country with extraordinary skill, tracking people and animals. Details of over 400 Aboriginal trackers from 1931-1954 have been released. Learn more: ow.ly/y8Mt50ROmBK

Did you know about WA’s Aboriginal Trackers? Since the early 1800s, they guided police through uncharted country with extraordinary skill, tracking people and animals. Details of over 400 Aboriginal trackers from 1931-1954 have been released. Learn more: ow.ly/y8Mt50ROmBK
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Today marks National Reconciliation Week, a time to reflect on our shared histories and continue reconciling. The Reconciliation Week Street Banner Project is proudly supported by DLGSC and features Renita Brown Nungurrayi's artwork, Mina Mina. ow.ly/U8mm50RWn5f #NRW2024

Today marks National Reconciliation Week, a time to reflect on our shared histories and continue reconciling.
The Reconciliation Week Street Banner Project is proudly supported by DLGSC and features Renita Brown Nungurrayi's artwork, Mina Mina. ow.ly/U8mm50RWn5f
#NRW2024
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Wheatbelt, want to trace your mob’s ancestry? Join a FREE info session this August. We're visiting Moora, Brookton, Northam, Quairading, Merredin and York. More info here ➡️ ow.ly/VP7B50SJNjw Artwork by Justin Martin titled Beeliar Nyoons, which means swampland brothers.

Wheatbelt, want to trace your mob’s ancestry?

Join a FREE info session this August. We're visiting Moora, Brookton, Northam, Quairading, Merredin and York.

More info here ➡️ ow.ly/VP7B50SJNjw

Artwork by Justin Martin titled Beeliar Nyoons, which means swampland brothers.
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📖 Discover your family history! Join AHWA and the State Library's Storylines team for a free info session tomorrow at the Champion Centre. 📍 76 Champion Drive, Seville Grove 📅 Thursday 12 Dec 2024 🕘 10am-12pm Register ➡️ [email protected] or 📞 9427 3473

📖 Discover your family history!

Join AHWA and the State Library's Storylines team for a free info session tomorrow at the Champion Centre.

📍 76 Champion Drive, Seville Grove
📅 Thursday 12 Dec 2024
🕘 10am-12pm

Register ➡️ duane.kelly@dlgsc.wa.gov.au or 📞 9427 3473