Posted: May 22nd, 2023

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner posited,

Dadson, a former Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner posited, “As indigenous people, we are acutely aware that our survival depends on the vitality of our cultures” (Liv 4). The colonialists interfered with the survival of the aboriginals by stripping them of their individual cultures and identities. Repatriation of human remains, indigenous objects and artifacts has a significant impact on the cultures and identities of the aboriginals in Australia. The return facilitates the revitalization of the individual cultures and identities. In fact, the repatriation of human remains and artifacts from the United States and Britain has resulted in some indigenous communities initiating programs aimed to revitalize their cultures (Liv 7). The communities believe that repatriation of conventional materials, artifacts and human remains helps them to overcome the post-colonial shock and boost indigenous well-being.