In 2017 ANU commemorates two significant milestones in Australia’s reconciliation journey: 50 years since the 1967 referendum and 25 years since the historic Mabo decision. This page celebrates the achievements of our Indigenous staff, students and research. Don't forget to join us at one of our many events and activities as we mark these major milestones and our journey towards reconciliation.
Explore our Indigenous heritage
Take a walk with Ngunawal Elder Wally Bell to get a better understanding of the way in which Aboriginal people have used the campus area for thousands of years.
A 50th birthday
A ground-breaking map on Aboriginal languages, produced in 1966 is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
ANU Spaces - Jodie Dowd
Masters student Jodie Dowd was the first Indigenous Australian to intern a museum collection in the US.
A Badimaya elder's tale
A PhD student has helped launch a bilingual book at Kirkalocka Station, about 350km east of Geraldton in WA.
Indigenous health
Do cultural factors affect the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities? Dr Raymond Lovett thinks so.
Vote 'Yes' for equality
An ANU Archives exhibition uses records to look at the myths around the 67 referendum and what the changes meant.
The relevance of 1967
50 years after the 1967 referendum, experts examine the issues of sovereignty, reconciliation and constitutional change.
A contemporary design
Budding curator Georgia Mokak says her design for ANU Reconcilation Week challenges stereotypes around Aboriginal art.
The Hon Linda Burney MP
The Hon. Linda Burney MP reflects on 50 years since the 1967 Referendum to support the call for constitutional reform.
Profile - Robbie Williams
2017 Young Indigenous Alumni of the Year Robbie Williams talks about his passion for preserving Indigenous heritage.
Meet Dr Gay Sculthorpe
2017 Indigenous Alumni of the Year talks about her long-standing involvement in Indigenous issues.
Profile - David Johnston
Dave Johnston was one of the first Indigenous Australians to gain a degree in archaeology.
Indigenous Composers
Learn about the grant Dr Christopher Sainsbury won to help promote the work of Indigenous composers in Australia.
Australian languages
During an internship in the NT, Bonnie McLean developed a digital solution to help locals learn their languages.
Outstation quandary
How did half a century of research into Aboriginal outstations land an ANU academic in the centre of a political debate?
Ngaanyatjarra game
Teenagers spend a lot of time on computer games, but few computer games draw on Indigenous languages and cultures.
Pathway to study medicine
Ten of the 30 places in the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery program are reserved for rural and Indigenous students.
Helping close the gap
ANU graduate aims close the gap on health and life expectancy between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
Righting past wrongs
As white Australia started its reconciliation with Indigenous Australians, the Federal Government turned to ANU.
An economic path forward
Reconciling visions of Indigenous economic development helps us understand how societies interact in Australia.
Outstanding teachers
ANU academic Dr John Giacon has won the Patji-Dawes award, Australia's premier award for language teaching.
Indigenous health
A major study into Indigenous health has found programs and policies should target children as young as three.
ANU Spaces – Karlie Noon
Meet Karlie, a first-year student interested in making connections between Astronomy and her Indigenous heritage.
Closing the Gap
Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd recently used a landmark speech at ANU to call for greater commitment to Close the Gap.
Taste of science at ANU
Indigenous school students with a passion for science and engineering were recently given a taste of university life.
Funding boost for ANU
ANU has received more than $16 million in funding for projects including improving the health of Indigenous Australians.
Rethink of remote policy
Researchers have called for an urgent rethink of the Federal Government's Community Development Programme.
VC Reconciliation Award
Benjamin Gill was recently acknowledged for his outstanding contribution to advancing reconciliation at ANU.
Reconciliation Lecture
Transcript of Canada's first Indigenous Justice Minister and Attorney-General delivering the ANU Reconciliation
Avoidable hospitalisation
has revealed rates of avoidable hospitalisations among Aboriginal children are too high.
ACT Heritage Awards
Two projects involving ANU were recently recognised for work involving maintaining and interpreting heritage values.
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