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First Nations Initiatives & Programs

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First Nations Initiatives & Programs

Queensland Museum commits to ensuring representation and respectfully showcasing the contributions and stories of Aboriginal Peoples and Torres Strait Islanders through our research, exhibitions and programming.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Queensland Museum acknowledges the First Peoples – the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters and sky where we live and work.

We honour their unbroken connection to Country, culture, and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

We recognise our shared history and commit to embedding First Nations voices in Queensland’s continuing story.

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First Nations

Learn about the rich cultures and histories of First Nations Queensland Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, World Cultures and Pacific peoples.

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Queensland Museum Collection

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