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Community engagement

The Australian Museum is committed to continued engagement with First Nation communities.

Updated

20/11/18

Pilbara Field Trip

Case Study: Western Australian Museum 2005

Repatriation is rewarding for participants, but difficulties arise when returning diverse material and multiple institutions are involved.

La Perouse repatriation 2002

Case Study: La Perouse 2002

Ancestral and sacred material from La Perouse was of scientific interest, but the wishes of First Nations people take precedence.

Larrakia repatriation

Case Study: Larrakia 1996 / 2002

The Museum's repatriation of artefacts to Larrakia, NT, in 1996 established a relationship that would be called upon again in 2002.