The Return of Cultural Heritage Project
The HMB Endeavour’s voyage along the east coast of Australia marked the start of a shared history and the beginning of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage materials being removed and taken overseas.
In 2020, the Australian Government acknowledges repatriation of these materials is an important step in the nation’s reconciliation journey. The return of cultural heritage items is a fundamental part of truth telling, healing and reconciliation. It provides all Australians with the opportunity to develop a greater understanding of our shared history.