Indigenous Repatriation Program – Museum Grants 2022-23

Overview

Indigenous Repatriation Program – Museum Grants 2022–23 aims to: · Identify the origin of Indigenous Australian ancestral remains and secret sacred objects held in the eight funded museums’ collections. · Empower Indigenous Australian communities to be involved in the repatriation of their ancestral remains and secret sacred objects. · Repatriate Indigenous Australian ancestral remains and secret sacred objects to their community of origin. · Facilitate discussions with custodians for culturally appropriate storage and access to Indigenous Australian ancestral remains and secret sacred objects. · Support the engagement and/or employment of Indigenous Australians to provide assistance, support and cultural advice to progress the repatriation of ancestral remains and secret sacred objects to communities of origin.