Indigenous politics and activism

This webpage is intended to be a starting point for finding resources relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples history, culture and knowledge, with a focus on politics and activism.

Get started by using the following key phrases in the FindIt@Flinders search box:

“Aboriginal Australians civil rights”

“Aboriginal Australians politics”

Early Experiences in Australasia: Primary Sources and Personal Narratives 1788 - 1901

Provides a personal view of events in the region from the arrival of the first settlers through to Australian Federation at the close of the nineteenth century. Through first-person accounts, including letters and diaries, narratives, and other primary source materials, we are able to hear the voices of the time and understand the experiences of those who took the great challenge in new lands. Coverage: 1788-1901.

Google Scholar

Search across many disciplines and sources for scholarly literature including articles, theses, books, abstracts and court opinions.
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Informit Indigenous Peoples Collection

A collection of 12 index, abstract and full-text databases focusing on a broad range of subjects relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

ABC Online: Indigenous

News, programs, video, stories, language map and more.

AIATIS: Australian Institute of Torres Straight Islander Studies

The world's leading research, collecting and publishing institution in the field of Australian Indigenous studies

Australian Human Rights Commission: Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Social Justice

Reviews the impact of laws and policies on Indigenous peoples, reports on Indigenous social justice and native title issues and promotes an Indigenous perspective on issues.

Australian Policy Online: Indigenous

Research database and alert service providing free access reports and papers, statistics and other resources essential for public policy development.

Bringing them Home

Publications relating to the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from their Families.

Indigenous Portal (Australian Government)

Information of interest to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians or those working in Indigenous affairs. Includes Closing the Gap.

Oxfam: Close the Gap

Calling on governments to take action to achieve Indigenous health equality within 25 years. Contains links to the 'Close the Gap' Shadow Reports.

The Little Red Yellow Black Website

An introduction to the rich history and contemporary culture of Indigenous Australia, including a section on resistance and reconciliation.

The Lowitja Institute

Collaborative, evidence-based research into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health (inc. policy issues). From Aboriginal organisations, academic institutions and government agencies.