Aboriginal Australians: A History of Resilience and Survival

Historical Population Estimates

The Aboriginal population of Australia was estimated to be between 300,000 and 1,000,000 when European colonization began in the late 18th century. These estimates are based on historical records and archaeological evidence.

Indigenous Cultural Resources

Resources are available to teach Aboriginal history and truths in the classroom. The Australian Dream educational resources provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Aboriginal peoples and their culture. These resources can be found online at www.australiandream.org.

Key Moments in Indigenous History

In honor of NAIDOC Week 2020, Global Citizen has compiled a list of some of the most significant moments in Indigenous history. These moments include the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in New Zealand, the Aboriginal Rights Act of 1965 in Canada, and the Mabo decision in Australia.

Aboriginal Australians: The First Australians

Aboriginal Australians are the original inhabitants of the Australian continent. They have lived there for over 65,000 years. Aboriginals had the continent to themselves for 50,000 years before Europeans arrived in the late 18th century. Today, Aboriginal Australians make up less than 3% of the population of Australia.