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Return of Cultural Heritage project 2018-2020

Posted on: 9 February, 2021
Issue: Vol 21 No 1, January 2021 – March 2021
Related to Cultural ways Social determinants States and Territories Australian Capital Territory National New South Wales Northern Territory Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia

Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (2020)
Return of Cultural Heritage project 2018-2020
Canberra: Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies

This report details the AIATSIS-led Return of Cultural Heritage project in returning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage material which are not limited to; objects, photographs, manuscripts and audiovisual records, which were held overseas back to Country. 

The report includes:

  • a summary of project activities
  • key findings
  • lessons learned
  • engagement approach used and return processes.

A brief discussion of relevant issues and research regarding repatriation is also included in the report.

Abstract adapted from Analysis and Policy Observatory.

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