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A State Library of NSW exhibition which celebrates the resilience of NSW Aboriginal languages.
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Photograph on Country by Avryl Whitnall, SLNSW; Videographer: Bill Code
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Examples of photographs of Aboriginal ancestors taken by Europeans before 1950.
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Records and stories of well known Aboriginal peoples dispersed across the State Library of NSW collections.
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Oral history interviews concerning the repatriation of Mungo Man to Mungo National Park conducted by Louise Darmody.
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'Lake Mungo' photo courtesy of Stephen Langman.
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A Common Place is a photographic series of the Aboriginal community at Moree, New South Wales, many of whom are relatives of Michael Riley.
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A series of short illustrated bilingual stories and educational resources showcasing the diversity of Aboriginal languages in NSW. See the full experience at sl.nsw.gov.au/my-weekend-pop
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First known representations of Europeans created by Aboriginal peoples.
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Drawings, sketches and paintings of Aboriginal ancestors and country made by Europeans after the invasion.
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A selection of stories, peoples and events from across the state.
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"Blanket lists", created by government officials regarding the distribution of blankets to Aboriginal peoples.
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A selection of places, peoples and events related to the area we now call Sydney.
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Unpublished photos from the Tribune archive, documenting the 1965 Freedom Ride across NSW.