Cultural awareness, heritage and the arts

Family and personal history

Services to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders research and learn about your personal and family history.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community histories

Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community histories for 47 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities based on Queensland Government records and first-hand accounts. The community histories have been fully researched and referenced by researches in the Community and Personal histories unit.

Culturally important dates

List of important cultural dates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Welcome to Country

A ceremony where Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Traditional Owners welcome people to the land of their ancestors.

Events and awards

Learn about Indigenous role models and mentoring programs you can join to help you make career and education decisions.

Know Your Community

This online service lets you build a community profile based on the latest Census data.

Culture and the arts

Learn about Queensland's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage and art.