Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resources

This LibGuide provides a starting point for finding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander library materials, resources and subject guides

Books

Jakarda Wuka (too many stories): narratives of rock art from Yanyuwa Country in Northern Australia’s Gulf of Carpentaria
Draws on a combined 70+ years of collaborative research involving Yanyuwa Elders, anthropologists, and an archaeologist to tell a unique story about the rock art from Yanyuwa Country in northern Australia's southwest Gulf of Carpentaria. Could be used as a case study that could be used as prompt for self-reflection or assessment.
Indigenous Archaeologies: Australian Perspective
Discusses Indigenous archaeologies within Australia, emerging as a response to the historical inequalities of traditional Western archaeological research. Could be used for considering how to be equitable and open minded in this field, considering different ways of working.
The Social Archaeology of Australian Indigenous Societies
Looks beyond the stereotype of Aboriginal peoples as 'hunter-gatherers' and charts new and challenging agendas for Australian Aboriginal archaeology. Could be used for challenging status quo, embedding modern perspectives.

Realising the Indigenisation and [de]-colonisation of the archaeological discipline in Australia
Discusses decolonising methodologies and archaeological practice in the Australian context. Could be used for challenging the status quo, learning about how methodologies may be preventing best practice.
Reflecting on the transformative impact of Indigenous engagement in Northern Territory archaeology
Reflect on the significant role that the Traditional Owners of the Northern Territory (NT) have played in shaping the broader narrative of Australian archaeology, including through land rights, native title and sacred sites legislation. Could be used for learning about roles of TOs, consider how to incorporate into work.