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Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (1990 - ) |
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| Function: Indigenous Affairs, Collection Management and Education | ||
| Location: Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia | ||
| The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) was established in March 1990, when it took the place of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies. A council of nine members governs the Institute. In 2002 AIATSIS employs around 70 people. From their Web site, May 2002: "AIATSIS is an independent Commonwealth Government statutory authority devoted to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies. It is Australia's premier institution for information about the cultures and lifestyles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples." |
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| URL: The home page for this entity is located at http://www.aiatsis.gov.au/ | |
| Reference/Legal Number(s): CA 7289 Status: Agency of the Commonwealth of Australia | |
| Location: Acton, Australian Capital Territory | |
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| Previous and Subsequent Entities 1964 - 1990 Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies | |
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