Those elements of Groote Eylandt culture that are enshrined in the world’s museums and art galleries are currently being sought out, to enable people on the island to re-engage and reintegrate with these dislocated objects of art, either in actual or photographic form. 

The Preserving Culture Department plans to work with global and national cultural centres and other art institutions to encourage and inspire contemporary cultural practice.

Another important aspect of Anthrpological work is the repatriation of skeletal remains from collections in Australia and around the world. A highly sensitive subject matter as the bringing home of bones requires important cultural ceremonies and then appropriate re-burial.