Family history roadshow heads for WA mid-west
Aboriginal History Western Australia and the State Library of Western Australia’s Storylines will be hitting the road and heading to the mid-west next month to deliver free family history information sessions for First Nations peoples.
The team will visit Morawa, Yalgoo, Mount Magnet, Meekatharra, Cue, Mullewa and Geraldton between Monday, August 4 and Friday, August 8, to provide historical research services and help Aboriginal people access records about themselves and their ancestors.
Delivered alongside the State Library’s Storylines program, these sessions are an opportunity for Aboriginal people to learn about their family history, access historical photographs, and engage with AHWA’s truth-telling projects.
“These sessions are a powerful way for Aboriginal people to learn more about where they come from, and to start the journey of reconnecting with family, history and place,” Aboriginal Affairs Minister Don Punch said.
“They also offer a unique opportunity to explore the vast archive of historical photos, records and stories available through Storylines and the AHWA team.”
The AHWA team are experienced researchers from the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sports, who assist Aboriginal people in accessing historical State Government records about themselves and their ancestors in a culturally secure manner.
The Storylines archive, managed by the State Library, is an online platform featuring more than 12,000 photographs and historical documents. It helps Aboriginal people explore and connect with family and community histories in a culturally safe space.
To find out more about the Mid West sessions, visit: https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/department/events
