ALIA Multicultural acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connections to lands, waters, cultures, languages, and communities. We honour the rich diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and acknowledge the strength, resilience, and cultural richness of the many Nations that make up this land. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
With deep respect, ALIA Multicultural is pleased to launch the First Nations Resources Page on the ALIA Multicultural website. This initiative reflects our commitment to sharing knowledge, fostering understanding, and building meaningful connections between First Nations and multicultural migrant communities.
The resource page has been developed in alignment with the first principle of the ALIA Principles for Multicultural Collections and Services, which emphasises respect for and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. The resources have been carefully curated by members of the ALIA Multicultural Committee through discussion, reflection, and professional engagement. We are particularly grateful for the guidance and expertise of the ALIA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Expert Group, whose advice helped shape this resource and strengthen its focus on culturally informed and respectful practice.
Designed primarily for library and information professionals, the First Nations Resources Page will also support colleagues across education, community services, galleries, museums, archives, and other cultural and knowledge institutions. It provides resources to help professionals deepen their understanding of First Nations perspectives, develop culturally responsive services, and foster inclusion, respect, and meaningful community engagement.
The page brings together a diverse collection of resources, including cultural protocols and guides, Indigenous publishing and literature resources, language revitalisation initiatives, education materials, digital collections, and resources developed by libraries, galleries, museums, archives, and community organisations. It also highlights materials that support Truth-telling, Reconciliation, and the respectful inclusion of First Nations perspectives within collections, programs, and services.
Where available, translated resources have been included to support engagement with migrant and refugee communities, helping build understanding of First Nations histories, cultures, languages, knowledges, and contemporary experiences while encouraging intercultural dialogue and connection.
ALIA Multicultural welcomes feedback, suggestions, and recommendations for additional resources. We invite colleagues, community members, and sector partners to contribute to the ongoing development of the Resource Page as we continue this work in the spirit of learning, respect, collaboration, and shared understanding.
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