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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

What can a giant clam shell tell us about the past? Our team was able to use shell analysis to construct month by month climate conditions from over 200 years ago from Dingaal Country on Jiigurru (the Lizard Island Group), in the northern Great Barrier Reef. theconversation.com/one-giant-cl...

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One giant clam contains a month-by-month diary of the Great Barrier Reef’s climate 200 years ago

The clam fills a crucial gap in our records of what the reef was like before industrial-era global warming.

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A highlight of National Science Week was the Dawul Wuru event, where seven local high schools rotated through hands-on activities and presentations from Far North Queensland partners. Here, Dr Mercy Singleton and Lucy Hughes chat with students at the CIEHF stand. #NationalScienceWeek #STEM

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Celebrating World Ranger Day 2026 theme “Rangers: Guardians of a Changing Planet” marks 20 years of World Ranger Day and acknowledges the increasingly complex challenges rangers face on the frontline of conservation. To the rangers caring for Country across Australia and around the world, thank you.

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Great to see The First Inventors: How people shaped a continent, featuring on the The Sydney Morning Herald's Which new books are worth your time? list. It is also currently ranked #2 in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies on Amazon. www.smh.com.au/culture/book...

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Which new books are worth your time? Our critics decide

Ten new fiction and non-fiction releases and whether you should buy, borrow, or skip them.

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Warning: The content of this study is confronting and may be distressing. Thank you to the CIEHF members and authors of this article for their approach and sensitivity to what is a difficult but vital topic to discuss in the name of truth-telling and healing. theconversation.com/sydneys-1789...

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Sydney’s 1789 smallpox epidemic came from the First Fleet and killed up to 220,000 Indigenous Australians: new research

New mathematical modelling shows the first smallpox epidemic among Aboriginal people in the Sydney region may have spread thousands of kilometres and lasted decades.

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

We warn readers that the content of this study is confronting and possibly distressing. New research led by CIEHF has revealed the devastating scale of a smallpox epidemic that spread across Australia following the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788.

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Celebrating CIEHF member Dr Jacinta Walsh and her talk in the University of New South Wales History Seminar Series 2026, “We Have Forgotten That We ARE ALL Country and That Country IS Pedagogy,” which attracted a record attendance of 70 faculty members and guests. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ9i...

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UNSW History Seminar Series 2026: Dr Jacinta Walsh

YouTube video by UNSW Community

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Melbourne friends! The First Inventors: How People Shaped a Continent. Join Larissa Behrendt, Billy Griffiths and Sean Ulm as they discuss their book inspired by the tv series of the same name. 15 Sept 6:30pm @ The Capitol $10 | Free MobTix for First Nations attendees www.rmit.edu.au/events/2026/...

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'The First Inventors: How People Shaped a Continent' | An evening with Larissa Behrendt AO, Billy Griffiths and Sean Ulm

To celebrate Social Sciences Week, and the research that helps us understand and shape society, RMIT University is proud to present celebrated Eualayai/Gamillaroi author, filmmaker and academic Lariss...

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Celebrating two whole years of CIEHF today! That's 2 years of travelling... 2 years of listening... 2 year of discovery... 2 years of journeying together... and a whole lot more still to come. Thank you to everyone who has shared this journey with us so far.

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

A massive congratulations to our Centre Director, Distinguished Professor Sean Ulm, on his appointment by The Hon Tony Burke MP to the National Library of Australia Council for a three year term. Well deserved recognition of your passion in this area. minister.infrastructure.gov.au/burke/media-...

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

A great new review is just out from several CIEHF researchers examining the development of multi-isotope isoscapes across Australia. The study highlights how combining isotope systems enhances interpretations of provenance, mobility and diet in Archaeology. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Isotopes and isoscapes for Australian archaeology: A review

Both stable and radiogenic isotope analyses are widely applied in archaeological science to examine questions related to geochronology, diet, mobility…

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Join us in celebrating the release of Sentient Seas: Archaeologies of Seascapes and Maritime Rituals by Ian McNiven. As part of the Global Encounters Seminar Series, hear directly from the author about this fantastic new publication. 28 May | 6–7pm AEST | Online Register today: lnkd.in/gaE9habf

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

New research co-authored by CIEHF members is calling for a fundamental shift in academic publishing. The authors call for dynamic, consent‑based citation approaches that respect First Nations authority and data sovereignty—moving beyond “one size fits all” models. academic.oup.com/bioscience/a...

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Crediting and citing Indigenous Knowledges within research

Abstract. Knowledge exchanges between Indigenous and scientific communities occur regularly, with researchers frequently seeking and benefiting from Indige

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

6th National Indigenous Empowerment Summit 9–12 June 2026 | Pullman King George Square, Brisbane The 6th National Indigenous Empowerment Summit brings together leaders, educators, entrepreneurs and change-makers. Find out more and register at the link below! indigenousempowermentsummit.com.au

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6th National Indigenous Empowerment Summit

Breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for sustainable pathways to self-determination

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Congratulations to Professor Felecia Watkin Lui (JCU), Professor Janelle Stevenson (ANU), and Professor Alana Grech (JCU) on your recent promotions to Full Professor! We are proud and grateful to work alongside such outstanding scholars and change-makers within the CIEHF community.

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Congrats to CIEHF collaborators Nyoka Hrabinsky, Jacob Wilson and Siobhan Singleton We’re thrilled to celebrate Nyoka, Jacob and Siobhan at JCU & CSIRO's Australian Tropical Herbarium for winning the 2024 JCU Research Excellence Award! Along with 6 other researchers this program runs until 2035.

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

CIEHF was proud sponsor of 'Submerged Landscape Archaeology' Workshop for Traditional Owners at this year’s AAA conference in Fremantle. Pictured here, AI Professor Jonathan Benjamin and AI Dr Chelsea Wiseman from Flinders University shared their research on submerged cultural landscapes.

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

So grateful to reconnect with members from far and wide and a privilege to do so on beautiful Gunditjmara Country in Portland, Victoria for our 2025 Symposium. Thank you again to our hosts from Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC for all that you shared with us.

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

We are feeling incredibly grateful and energised this week on beautiful Gunditjmara Country. Deepest thanks to GMTOAC for hosting us and for everyone for travelling from far and wide to join together again. We even managed to have the sunshine breakthrough for this lovely group shot!

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Last week, Dawul Wuru Aboriginal Corporation and CIEHF delivered a two-day Cultural Heritage Training Short Course between JCU Nguma-bada campus and Kewarra Beach, on stunning Yirrganydji Country. We look forward to seeing more of these training opportunities offered around the country in 2026.

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

We’re still soaking in the incredible energy from the Working on Country Masterclass, held last week in partnership with the Indigenous Education Research Centre at JCU. Thank you to everyone who made this gathering a success – and to Yirrganydji Country for putting on such stunning weather! ☀️

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Missed hearing this episode yesterday? You can now listen to the third deeply thoughtful 2025 Boyer Lecture online. This engaging talk explores how the law can be a force for both inclusion and exclusion. Tune in here: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

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03 | Larissa Behrendt: Justice, ideas, inclusion - ABC listen

Larissa Behrendt, AO a Euahleyai/Gamillaroi woman and Distinguished Professor of Law and Inaugural Chair in Indigenous Research at the University of Technology, is passionate about the Australian cour...

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

ANU Research Fellow position! We're looking for someone with a PhD in palaeoecology, geography or related field, who has experience with paleoenvironmental and archaeobotanical analysis. A familiar with sedimentology or geochemistry is also an advantage. Apply now: jobs.anu.edu.au/jobs/researc...

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Research Fellow - Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia

Classification: Research Fellow Level BSalary package: $118,5632 – $134,507 per annum (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuationTerm: Part-time (up to 21 hours per week), Continuing (contingent Funded) This ...

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

We're hiring!! Applications now open! Join CIEHF at ANU as a Research Officer 🌿 Location: Canberra, ACT Part-time (4 days/week) | Applications due by 2 Nov 2025 $85,434 – $100,378 p.a. (pro rata) + 17% super Learn more & apply at ANU Jobs or follow the link here: jobs.anu.edu.au/jobs/researc...

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Research Officer - Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia

Classification: ANU Officer 5/6 (Research)Salary package: $85,434 – $100,378 per annum (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuationTerm: Part-time (4 days a week, hours negotiable), Continuing (Contingent Fund...

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

International Open Access Week 2025 Oct 20-26 This year’s Open Access Week theme, “Who Owns Our Knowledge?”, asks us to consider just how knowledge is created, shared, and valued — and whose voices are included in that process. www.openaccessweek.org #OAWeek #OpenAccess #KnowledgeForAll #ARC #CIEHF

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International Open Access Week

International Open Access Week is held annually to inspire global momentum toward the open sharing of knowledge in order to address important social issues affecting people around the world. Open Acce...

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Marking half way of Indigenous Business Month 2025! This year's theme, Strength Through Collaboration really reflects our values here at CIEHF. Thank you to all of our incredible Indigenous suppliers and businesses who have been on this journey with us so far. www.indigenousbusinessmonth.com.au

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Indigenous Business Month – Indigenous Business Month runs annually from the 1 – 31 October.

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

CIEHF members and friends! Today | SGEAS Seminar Mon 13 Oct 2025 1:30 PM AEDT Lecture Theatre 1 Dr Christopher Roos shares powerful new research including Western Apache (Ndee) cultural burning. 🔗 Zoom:https://unimelb.zoom.us/j/9840214167?pwd=b0FNa3dYeXg1WHVLZkRvZE9VRHhoZz09 Password: 074428

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Today Friday 10 October 2025 3:30PM – 4:30PM AEDT Zoom link below Join us for this insightful presentation by Dr Frédérik Saltré, Senior Lecturer at UTS and Chief Investigator with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures. www.uow.edu.au/events/2025/...

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2025: Environmental Futures Seminar - Dr Frédérik Saltré - University of Wollongong – UOW

Trait-Space divergence and the use of non-native mammals in conservation strategies

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

🌿✨ Our spaces just got a whole lot more beautiful! We're thrilled to now have Connections—the stunning artwork by celebrated Yirrganydji artist Karen Wallace (Mundejah)—adorning the offices of our Business Operations Team at James Cook University, Nguma-bada Campus, Smithfield.

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

www.ilf.org.au 📚✨ Today is Indigenous Literacy Day! ✨📚 This year’s theme, “Strength in our Stories: For Now & Future Generations,” reminds us of the power of storytelling in keeping knowledge, identity, and language alive.

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Indigenous Literacy Foundation | Home

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) is a national charity of the Australian Book Industry, working with remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities across Australia.

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

We are thrilled to share that Dr Vincent Backhaus, CIEHF’s Manager of Research and Training, alongside Professor Stewart Lockie and Professor Andrew Day, has been awarded an ARC Discovery grant for their groundbreaking project: “Caring for Country: Knowledge challenges to reconnecting with Country.”

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

🌊 CIEHF Gunditj Mirring Submerged Cultural Landscapes Workshop 🌊 CIEHF members joined Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation staff for a day long workshop this week to explore priorities for Nyamat Mirring (Sea Country). Photos at Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre 🐚

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

🌿 New Opportunity | Queensland Museum 🌿 Queensland Museum, is now recruiting a Principal Curator, First Nations Cultures (Indigenous Identified position). 🕒 Applications close: Tuesday 26 August 2025 📍 Location: South Brisbane, QLD 📄 Learn more and apply here: smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-QM6...

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Principal Curator First Nations Cultures (Identified Australian First Nations) | Brisbane Inner City |

Are you a passionate leader with a deep commitment to First Nations cultures? Join our Cultures & Histories program and help enrich and enliven Queensland communities. As Principal Curator First Natio...

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

A big congratulations from all of us at CIEHF to Professor Martin Nakata on his appointment as Chair of the Northern Australia Indigenous Reference Group (IRG) The IRG advises the Albanese Government on boosting economic and social prosperity for First Nations peoples across the north.

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Great news from the World Heritage Committee in France. The world’s largest sand island will now be known globally by its Traditional name—K’gari. This week the name K’gari was formally adopted in honour of the Butchulla people, who have cared for and belonged to this Country for over 60,000 years.

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Dr Jacinta Walsh, a Jaru Kitja Yawuru woman & CIEHF Research Fellow, has been Highly Commended for the 2025 John Mulvaney Fellowship for her vital work on Indigenous archive access in the Kimberley. Honouring truth-telling, kinship & ancestral legacy. Congratulations! 🌿 #CIEHF #OnCountry #NAIDOC2025

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

News from Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and the Ngarda-Ngarli custodians on UNESCO World Heritage listing of the Murujuga Landscape! Over 1 million petroglyphs are now recognised for their Outstanding Universal Value. We honour the generations who made this possible. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...

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UNESCO approves World Heritage bid for rock art amid emissions concerns

The UNESCO has approved World Heritage status for the 50,000-year-old rock art of Murujuga, in Western Australia in Paris.

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

🌧️ New research led by Prof Michael Bird reveals ancient pollen shows intense monsoon bursts in Aus tied to Northern Hemisphere ice melt. As the Gulf Stream weakens, we could see wetter north Aus & drier East Asia. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Holocene hydroclimate inferred from alkane isotope and pollen records from monsoonal northern Australia

Terrestrial proxy records of environmental change from the southern end of the coupled East Asian-IndoAustralian monsoon domain remain limited in numb…

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Congrats to CIEHF AI Prof Kathryn Fitzsimmons on her ARC Future Fellowship! Her project will reveal how Australia's deserts formed—and what could reawaken them. Big data + climate models = resilience for dryland futures. 🔗 @MonashUni #CIEHF #ARCFutureFellowship Image taken on Bindal Country

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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures @ciehf.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Huge congrats to Centre Chief Investigator A/Prof Felecia Watkin Lui on her ARC Future Fellowship! Her project centres Torres Strait Islander voices in climate migration research—supporting resilience, health & Sea Country connection. 🌊 Image of retaining walls on Masig in Torres Strait

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