AIATSIS AO Map of Indigenous Australia | Name the country you are on
Expanded Product Description
AIATSIS Map of Indigenous Australia – Discover Traditional Country
The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) Map of Indigenous Australia is a valuable educational and cultural resource for schools, universities, libraries, and anyone interested in Australia’s First Nations heritage.
This detailed poster highlights the many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language, social, and nation groups across the continent. Each area represents traditional Country, reflecting the rich diversity and deep history of the world’s oldest living cultures. Created in 1996 for the Encyclopaedia of Aboriginal Australia project, the map draws on published sources available up to 1994.
Use this map to:
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Learn more about the traditional custodians of the land you live on or visit.
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Support classroom lessons, research projects, or cultural awareness training.
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Provide an eye-catching, meaningful display in offices, galleries, or community spaces.
The AIATSIS map is a powerful reminder of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ enduring connection to Country and their unique languages, customs and laws that continue to thrive today.
Key Features
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Shows the general locations of larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups.
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Developed and published by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies.
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A trusted reference for educators, researchers, and anyone seeking to understand Indigenous Australia.
1190x850x5mm, 100g approx
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does the AIATSIS Map of Indigenous Australia show?
The map displays the approximate locations of major Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language, social and nation groups based on research published up to 1994.
2. Is this map suitable for classroom or educational use?
Yes. Teachers, students and researchers frequently use the map for lessons, presentations and cultural awareness programs.
3. Does the map identify every language or clan group?
No. The map gives a broad overview of larger groups. Many smaller groups or local boundaries are not detailed.
4. Where can I find information about the Country I am on today?
You can use the AIATSIS map as a starting point and then contact local Aboriginal Land Councils or Cultural Centres for more specific, current information.
5. Can I purchase the AIATSIS map for home or office display?
Yes. The map is available as a high-quality poster, making it ideal for personal collections, workplaces, galleries and community spaces.
6. Whose Country am I on?
Wherever you are in Australia you are on the lands and waters of Australia’s First Peoples. The AIATSIS map on Indigenous Australia is a step toward helping us learn and use the First Nations names for country. Only traditional custodians can speak for and welcome visitors to their homelands.
