RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.
The consumption of food in Tasmania is traced
from historical accounts between 1800 and 1900.
The consumption patterns were apparently
greatly influenced by the historical and economic
development of the Colony. The differences
between the diet of the free settlers and the
captive part of the population are described.
Published Papers
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.