Researching Aboriginal Family History

Event Description

A workshop on the unique set of challenges posed in
researching Aboriginal family history with:
Koorie Heritage Trust - Koorie Family History Service,
State Library of Victoria - Indigenous Research Centre
Public Records Office of Victoria & National Archives of Australia - Koorie Records Unit
Hosted by Peter Webster, Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation

Other topics covered will include:

How to get started

Tips on staying organised

Overview of what useful records are available

Researching names & places

Services and resources for Aboriginal family history research

Image: Possum skin family story by Charmaine Keene Hamilton

Event Partner

Koorie Heritage Trust - Koorie Family History Service State Library of Victoria - Indigenous Research Centre Public Records Office of Victoria - Koorie Records Unit Hosted by Peter Webster, Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation In partnership with Melton City Libraries, Eastern Regional Library Service, Goldfields Library Service, Darebin Library Service, Mildura Rural City Libraries, Prahran Mechanics Institute, Moonee Valley Libraries, Wyndham Libraries, Yarra Libraries, Yarra Plenty Library Service and Public Libraries Victoria

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