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Delegates explore ways to boost participation
by Patrick Nelson 23 October 2015
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leading Indigenous academic expects a conference in Darwin this week will spark a national conversation about ways to improve university study prospects among Indigenous Australians. Charles Darwin University Pro-Vice Chancellor Indigenous Leadership Professor Steven Larkin will be one of several prominent academics to address the two-day conference, hosted at the Australian Centre for Indigenous Knowledges and Education (ACIKE) on Casuarina campus. “We are determined to take the next step to unlock the capacity of the large number of Indigenous
Professor Steven Larkin … Share ideas, facilitate learning, contemplate a way forward. Image supplied
people who have the potential, but not the access, to higher education in Australia,” Professor Larkin said. “This forum will provide delegates with an opportunity to explore innovative approaches that incorporate Indigenous knowledges and practices into the development of strategies that will inspire people to attend university. “In my paper, I will contend that institutional change must take place among the tertiary sector to facilitate greater Indigenous participation, and point out the fragility of the argument that the onus rests solely with students.” Professor Colleen Hayward AM, Professor Lester-Irrabinna Rigney and Professor Martin
Nakata also will address an issue central to Indigenous pathways and transitions into higher education. “Through the keynotes, paper presentations, yarning circles and posters, we will share research, perspectives and ideas, facilitate some learning and contemplate a way forward.” Professor Larkin said a special issue of the Northern Institute’s journal Learning Communities: International Journal of Learning in Social Contexts had been prepared to coincide with the forum. “It includes a collection of peer-reviewed scholarly papers dedicated to the topic of Indigenous pathways and transitions into higher education,” he said.
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“And we are about to enter into a publishing contract for a book that brings together national and international researchers, scholars, policy-makers, practitioners, professionals and citizens who have an interest or experience in Indigenous pathways and transitions into higher education. “The book will aim to critically discuss widening participation
questions and issues through a focus on policies, strategies, initiatives, research and experience.” Professor Larkin said the conference was the result of a successful bid by CDU to the achievements and successes of the many Indigenous-specific projects funded by the Australian Government’s Higher Education
Participation Programme. Engagement at the Interface: Indigenous pathways and transitions into higher education is held at Charles Darwin University’s ACIKE precinct, Casuarina Campus. Conference: heppp2015forum. com.au/ Learning Communities Journal: cdu.edu.au/northern-institute/lcj
NOTICE OF IMAN PEOPLE NATIVE TITLE AUTHORISATION MEETING The Applicants of the Iman #2 Native Title Claim have called an authorisation meeting for the following purposes: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Approve a draft S87 or a S87A order for a Determination of Native Title over the Iman #2 native title claim. Authorise the Wardingarri Aboriginal Corporation to hold Native Title in Trust for the Iman #2 and be the Registered Prescribed Body Corporate. Authorise an ILUA with Ergon Energy over the Iman #2 claim area. Authorise the following ILUA’s with pastoralists (maps of the ILUA area will be available at the meeting): Name of ILUA Iman People/Comely and Mapala ILUA
5. 6.
Pastoralist Party Consolidated Pastoral Company Pty Limited ACN 010 080 654 Iman People/Coorada ILUA Brian John Atkins Eion Evan Atkins Iman People/Glenhaughton ILUA Avon Ross Hamilton Carol Hamilton Nathan Jay Hamilton Iman People/Glenleigh ILUA Patrick Robert Scott Joan Marjorie Cogill William Robert Cogill Kathleen Ann Harrison Iman People/Korcha ILUA Owen Arthur William Price Brigid Ann Price Arthur William Price Gail Lorraine Price Iman People/Woodine ILUA Andrew Douglas Simmons Tracey Robin Simmons Narelle Effie Simmons Authorise a further Native Title Claim over the shaded area of the Map contained in this notice and authorise Applicants to prosecute the new claim. Authorise compensation claims for native title that has been extinguished over the Iman #2 claim area and the area of the new claim.
The arrangements for the meeting are as follows: Date
31 October 2015
Time
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Conference Centre, cnr Yeppoon Road & Bruce Highway North Rockhampton Only the descendants of the following Iman ancestors will be entitled to participate in the meeting: Mary Arwa, Jim Waterton, Ada Robinson, Maggie Palmtree, Lizzie Palmtree, Eliza Shields, Mary Ann (mother of Maggie Dunn), Fanny Waddy/Sandy, Dick Bundi/Bundai and Alice Dutton and the mother of John Serico (known as Aggie). Travel Assistance Assistance with travel will be provided only to those who register by 4.00pm on Monday 19 October 2015. Persons who registered but did not attend the previous authorization meeting of 14 September 2013 will not be eligible for assistance on this occasion. Please Contact Kylie on 0458 781 504 or 0481 151 750 to register for the meeting. Registration is from 8:00 am.
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