Can historians tell the truth? The Uluru Statement from the Heart and the quest for a new history

Historians' role in addressing past human rights abuses, as highlighted by the Uluru Statement from the Heart, is better understood through their production of impermanent historical narratives rather than a singular 'truth.' This study argues that these narratives are shaped by discursive authority and supported by truth commissions, embedding them in public memory. The research critiques the simplistic demand for absolute historical truth, instead advocating for a nuanced approach that acknowledges the dynamic nature of history and its intersection with public discourse.

Wakamatsu, A. (2020). Can historians tell the truth? The Uluru Statement from the Heart and the quest for a new history. NEW: Emerging Scholars in Australian Indigenous Studies, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.5130/nesais.v5i1.1557