Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS)

Description

We tell the story of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and create opportunities for people to encounter, engage and be transformed by that story.

We support and facilitate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural resurgence.

We shape our national narrative.

Website
https://aiatsis.gov.au
Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander community?
No
Location

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