Aboriginal culture and heritage in NSW

Experience and learn about the vibrant Aboriginal culture in NSW through national parks, galleries, museums and agencies.

Males from the Barkindji nation dancing besides the Darling River, Wilcannia.

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A smoke ceremony being performed by Aboriginal owned cultural service provider, Ngaran Ngaran Culture Awareness

Aboriginal tours, festivals, art galleries and museums in NSW

Visit NSW has collated a selection of locations, tours, festivals and things to do in NSW to understand and appreciate the rich traditions of Aboriginal culture in NSW. 

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Two Aboriginal men in traditional dress, starting a fire.

Aboriginal tours, sites and art galleries in Sydney

Sydney.com has an array of suggestions for connecting to the city's history and sacred sites. Find tours from elders, rock art sites, art galleries and national parks. 

 

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Two aboriginal women looking at the camera with words being projected on to their faces, standing in front of a dark background.

NSW State Library Aboriginal historical collections

Explore stories of Aboriginal culture, history, language and art through the Library's stunning collections.

Aboriginal heritage and culture

Aboriginal people are the continuing custodians of their heritage. NSW Government has commmited to helping celebrate and protect our First Nations culture through policy reform and listening. Aboriginal Affairs NSW helps to oversee these reforms and listen to community. 

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Aboriginal Keeping Places and cultural centres

A Keeping Place is of great significance to Aboriginal communities. They are a safe space for the return of cultural material from museums and other collecting institutions back to Country, preserving and celebrating First Nations culture.

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First nations dancers at Giiyong

Aboriginal arts and culture programs and grants

Create NSW hosts a range of programs and support for Aboriginal creatives in NSW. Read stories, find funding or resources and experience the rich Aboriginal arts and culture supported by Create NSW. 

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First nations dancers on stage filled with smoke, holding and covered in Australian native bush and white markings.

Understand Aboriginal protocols and culture

How and when do you deliver an Acknowledgement of Country? How do you properly acknowledge artwork? What is 'truth telling'? What is the significance of 'Country'? Learn more here.

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