Indigenous voices webcasts

Marcia Langton

Professor Marcia Langton was appointed Foundation Professor of Australian Indigenous Studies at University of Melbourne in 2000.  She has many years experience working as an anthropologist in Indigenous affairs with Land Councils, the Queensland government and the university sector.  Professor Langton always contributes provocative and constructive views to our national Indigenous affairs debate.In this webcast she draws on her recently published essay “Trapped in the Aboriginal Reality Show” from the latest Griffith Review  "Re-Imagining Australia”.

Speaker:  Marcia Langton
Duration:  1:05:54 minutes
Date:  5 March 2008

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Flash Women

Discover an eclectic, vibrant and stylish collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women's favourite fashion pieces in this special exhibition.

1 Nov 2011 -- 24 Feb 2012
kuril dhagun, level 1
State Library of Queensland

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The legacy of Tindale: Photography and the politics of anthropology and Native Title - Session 1

Join cultural heritage professionals for an exploration of the career of Norman Tindale and why his name is so prominent in Australian anthropology, linguistics, Native Title and Aboriginal history.
Tindale has often been criticised for the invasive nature of his research and treating Aboriginal people as scientific objects. Others are grateful for his foresight in collecting such a vast amount of data, and his goodwill in donating his photographs, field journals and related materials to the South Australian Museum.
The legacy of Tindale is a day-long symposium that questions the responsibilities of those working with this material, and discusses the need to bring the past to life in an accurate way.
Speakers include Michael Aird (curator, Transforming Tindale), Vernon Ah Kee (visual artist), Daniel Browning (ABC Radio National), Dr Marcus Waters (Griffith University), Prof Bruce Rigsby (UQ), Dr Nancy Williams (UQ), Flo Watson (Jinnadirran Training and Consulting Services) and Jeanie Bell (Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education).

When: Mon 24 Sep 2012, 9:30 am - 04:00 pm
Venue: slq Auditorium 1, level 2

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The legacy of Tindale: Photography and the politics of anthropology and Native Title - Session 2

Join cultural heritage professionals for an exploration of the career of Norman Tindale and why his name is so prominent in Australian anthropology, linguistics, Native Title and Aboriginal history.

Tindale has often been criticised for the invasive nature of his research and treating Aboriginal people as scientific objects. Others are grateful for his foresight in collecting such a vast amount of data, and his goodwill in donating his photographs, field journals and related materials to the South Australian Museum.

The legacy of Tindale is a day-long symposium that questions the responsibilities of those working with this material, and discusses the need to bring the past to life in an accurate way.

Speakers include Michael Aird (curator, Transforming Tindale), Vernon Ah Kee (visual artist), Daniel Browning (ABC Radio National), Dr Marcus Waters (Griffith University), Prof Bruce Rigsby (UQ), Dr Nancy Williams (UQ), Flo Watson (Jinnadirran Training and Consulting Services) and Jeanie Bell (Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education).

Where: Mon 24 Sep 2012, 9:30 am - 04:00 pm
Venue: slq Auditorium 1, level 2

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The legacy of Tindale: Photography and the politics of anthropology and Native Title - Session 3

Join cultural heritage professionals for an exploration of the career of Norman Tindale and why his name is so prominent in Australian anthropology, linguistics, Native Title and Aboriginal history.

Tindale has often been criticised for the invasive nature of his research and treating Aboriginal people as scientific objects. Others are grateful for his foresight in collecting such a vast amount of data, and his goodwill in donating his photographs, field journals and related materials to the South Australian Museum.

The legacy of Tindale is a day-long symposium that questions the responsibilities of those working with this material, and discusses the need to bring the past to life in an accurate way.

Speakers include Michael Aird (curator, Transforming Tindale), Vernon Ah Kee (visual artist), Daniel Browning (ABC Radio National), Dr Marcus Waters (Griffith University), Prof Bruce Rigsby (UQ), Dr Nancy Williams (UQ), Flo Watson (Jinnadirran Training and Consulting Services) and Jeanie Bell (Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education).

When: Mon 24 Sep 2012, 9:30 am - 04:00 pm
Venue :slq Auditorium 1, level 2

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Deepen the Conversation: Transforming Tindale

Explore the history and legacy of Norman Tindale’s anthropological expedition to study Aboriginal Australians in Queensland and Northern NSW communities, and the importance that this collection of records has for family and descendants. Collected under exploitative conditions, years later these records are both a source of contention surrounding the treatment of Aboriginal Australians and a valuable resource for relatives.

Complementing this panel discussion, Vernon Ah Kee will talk on his desire to imbue the Tindale images of his family with new meaning by producing beautiful portraits that capture the unique personalities behind the scientific photographs.

When:Thu 25 Oct 2012, 6:00 pm - Venue: slq Auditorium 1, level 2

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Desert Queen Daisy Bates

In this webcast Susanna de Vries speaks about her latest biography, Desert Queen: the many lives and loves of Daisy Bates.  In the 1890s, Irish-born orphan Daisy Bates reinvented herself from governess to heiress to anthropologist, and put Aboriginal culture on the map with her study of language and kinship ties. Susanna is an international author and her 14 books have won her literary awards in Ireland and Britain, an Order of Australia for services to literature and a Winston Churchill Fellowship.

Speaker:  Susanna de Vries
Duration:  1:03:38 minutes
Date:  19 June 2008

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Olivia Robinson: the energy of engagement

Meaningful engagement with Indigenous people can be powerful, exciting, challenging, and inspiring for libraries, museums, and galleries. Olivia Robinson, Senior Research Officer in Heritage Collections at the State Library of Queensland, will take you on an international exploration to identify some of the most innovative and effective Indigenous engagement strategies being used in Australia and the United States.

The first podcast in an ongoing professional development series delivered through Public and Indigenous Library Services, State Library of Queensland.

 Speaker: Olivia Robinson
 Duration: 1 hr 19:38 minutes
 Date:  10 June 2009

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A night by the fire with Luke Carroll

After starting his career at a very tender age, Luke Carroll has since gathered a remarkable range of credits and experiences. He has been nominated for three AFI Awards and won Best Actor at POV 2003 for his performance in the Short Film Free. Luke’s vast experience ranges from TV and film in Stone Bros, Home and Away, All Saints, Water Rats, and Heartbreak High, to the stage with his performances in A Midsummer Night's Dream at Belvoir St Theatre and Eora Crossing for The Sydney Festival.
These achievements are just the tip of the iceberg that is Luke Carroll. Listen to his yarns, including stories of his upcoming role in Queensland Theatre Company’s Mother Courage.

Date: Tues 7 May 2013
Venue: Talking Circle, kuril dhagun, Level 1, State Library

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