The National Library of Australia is proud to participate in Reconciliation Day. Join in for an introduction to the First Nations family history resources that are offered.

Since colonisation, the family history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is marked by forced removals, relocation to missions, and government policies that suppressed language and culture. Yet amongst this are stories of resistance, resilience, hope and survival. The National Library supports reconciliation by preserving and making available records that document the history, experiences, and voices of First Nations people.

Their special ‘behind the scenes’ display of resources includes a visit to the Library’s Oral History recording studios and the Bringing Them Home Oral History Project. This project recorded 340 deeply personal stories from people affected by the laws and policies that created the Stolen Generations. The tour group will then meet with our expert librarians for an introduction to available resources for researching their own First Nations family history here at the Library, and online via Trove.

This tour is free to attend, however bookings are essential.