Tracing Aboriginal family history: National Family History Month

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Who’s your mob? Finding Aboriginal family history in the archives.

National Family History Month 2025

Hear from real people about family history research. Unlock the secrets of your past and hear incredible real-life stories from passionate family history researchers. There is something for everyone.

The State Library and Archives of Tasmania has a range of resources to assist you with your Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family history research.Some of these records include births, deaths and marriages records, military service records, information about Missions, and the Stolen Generations.This session offers a starting point for those wanting to begin researching Aboriginal family history as well as an explanation of the tools and resources available to everyone at the State Library and Archives of Tasmania.Aboriginal Community Engagement Officer Kylie Dickson, and Librarians Anthony Black and Chloe House will host this session.The State Library and Archives of Tasmania respectfully advises that some of the records included in this session may include images, voices, and names of people who have passed away.Some content in the collection includes past views, descriptions of actions and language that are not considered acceptable today.We present items with care and respect, acknowledging their cultural significance, especially for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.These resources are presented as part of the record of the past; contemporary users should interpret the work within that context.This event is part of National Family History Month at the State Library and Archives of Tasmania.National Family History Month is a nationwide celebration of the stories, mysteries and secrets that shape who we are. The theme for 2025 is ‘Family history – a lasting legacy’.By registering for a Libraries Tasmania event, you agree to follow our <a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraries.tas.gov.au%2Fabout-us%2Fpolicies-and-governance%2Fpolicies%2F&data=05%7C02%7Celizabeth.kruijver%40libraries.tas.gov.au%7C51593d0797464ec94c6c08dda8b4e545%7Ca9be3ac70c60491e8b3ba32f8f46aec8%7C0%7C0%7C638852217114498377%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Q898nFqDzQH%2B5mofN8i0ufPDni94xH0TonI6ieeK%2B%2Bg%3D&reserved=0" title="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraries.tas.gov.au%2Fabout-us%2Fpolicies-and-governance%2Fpolicies%2F&data=05%7C02%7Celizabeth.kruijver%40libraries.tas.gov.au%7C51593d0797464ec94c6c08dda8b4e545%7Ca9be3ac70c60491e8b3ba32f8f46aec8%7C0%7C0%7C638852217114498377%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Q898nFqDzQH%2B5mofN8i0ufPDni94xH0TonI6ieeK%2B%2Bg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">policies</a>.Thank you for helping keep our spaces safe and respectful for everyone.