Indigenous Research and Knowledge Seminar Series

POSTONED TO A DATE TO BE CONFIRMED: The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Urban Aboriginal Cultural Recognition in South East Queensland
24 May

POSTONED TO A DATE TO BE CONFIRMED: The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Urban Aboriginal Cultural Recognition in South East Queensland

This research aims to determine the extent to which UNDRIP can support or constrain the exercise of, or recognition of, cultural rights of urban Aboriginal peoples. In 2007, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) passed the United Nations General Assembly with overwhelming support. It is a framework of minimum standards for aspects of Indigenous peoples' lives including land, language, education and culture.
Why it is important to promote Kanyini and Dadirri to first time Indigenous mums
17 May

Why it is important to promote Kanyini and Dadirri to first time Indigenous mums

My research is focused on validating the importance of investing in promoting the respect and spiritual skills required to appreciate the importance of Kanyini - relationship to all things, interconnectedness and Dadirri - deep listening and inner, quiet awareness and waiting. Gifted to us by NT Elders: Uncle Bob Randall and Aunty Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr-Baumann.
Exploring the Kungullanji Research Program Phenomenon and undergraduate research experiences from the perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers
31 Mar

Exploring the Kungullanji Research Program Phenomenon and undergraduate research experiences from the perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers

The recommendations covered in this session will illustrate how Indigenist research spaces can be developed with the potential to transform not only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students' lives and careers, but research and knowledge creation across the tertiary education sector.
It's not about me, it's about community
22 Mar

It's not about me, it's about community

As a First Australian researcher, Leda's work in Mackay is based on an Indigenist paradigm research model that features an Indigenous Critical Reference Group overseeing the research undertaken. Leda will present important factors underlying the Indigenist paradigm that features in her work with Mackay's First Australian community in preventing First Australian deaths by suicide.
Gamilaroi, Santos, Native Title, Water & Truth Telling
09 Nov

Gamilaroi, Santos, Native Title, Water & Truth Telling

Dr Waters will share his experiences as a Native Title Applicant for the Gomeroi/Kamilaroi Aboriginal Nation and the controversial $3.6 billion Santos Narrabri gas project in the Pilliga, one of the most sacred areas of the Gomeroi Nation together with his being an Executive Member of the Northern Basin Aboriginal Nations (NBAN) representing 22 Sovereign First Nations in the Northern Murray Darling Basin.