RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.
RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.
Presentation by Emeritus Professor John Mulvaney
QVMAG – Inveresk
Sunday, 3rd July 2011 Commencing 3.00 pm until 5.00 pm
About the Speaker
Emeritus Professor John Mulvaney AO, CMG, was Professor of Prehistory at the Australia National University, a member of the Australian Heritage Commission, Chairman of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies and a member of the 1974–75 Inquiry on Museums and National Collections. He is the author, co-author or editor of 20 books.
Brief Abstract of the Talk
John Mulvaney commenced archaeological excavations in Australia in 1956. Between that date and 1969 the dated antiquity of human occupation extended from 5,000 to 30,000 years; present estimates are some 50,000 years. This illustrated talk will concentrate on key excavations which produced this evidence, including Lake Mungo, and Kenniff and Kutikina Caves. The significance of these exciting discoveries will be assessed.
The Royal Society of Tasmania acknowledges, with deep respect, the traditional owners of this land, and the ongoing custodianship of the Aboriginal people of Tasmania. The Society pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that Tasmanian Aboriginal Peoples have survived severe and unjust impacts resulting from invasion and dispossession of their Country. As an institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, the Royal Society of Tasmania recognises Aboriginal cultural knowledge and practices and seeks to respect and honour these traditions and the deep understanding they represent.
On 15 February 2021, the Royal Society of Tasmania offered a formal Apology to the Tasmanian Aboriginal people.