Group camping near the Warburton ranges in 1980
Reconnecting Indigenous culture and heritage collections to communities, families and individuals.
Ainsley Meeway pointing out his fathers country to Ahkeelah Hall Middle Springs 2018
Oral history is the bridge between spoken word and written history, and ensures stories are not forgotten.
Ron Williams holding a guitar with another Aboriginal man
The heritage collection of Western Australian Indigenous music includes contemporary and traditional styles.

Resources and events

Swimming in the creek near Kununurra 2018
Exploring and discovering family history is made easier with national and state resources.
Families attend a camp service Mt Margaret Mission with singing and the message in language ca1950
Monthly on the last Wednesday, 2 - 4pm until Wed 26 Nov 2025
The Storylines project connects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to the State Library's heritage, history and photographic collections.