Australian South Sea Islander Symposium: A Time for Telling

Australian South Sea Islanders have a unique identity and heritage that has been enriching Queensland’s cultural diversity for 150 years. 2013 marks a time for telling and sharing memories, stories, and ideas. Join in a compelling conversation with Australian South Sea Islanders about their remarkable history and contemporary identity.

Speakers include: Joe Leo; Rowena Treive; Jeanette Kirk; Clive Moore; Alton Budd; Emelda Davis; Sonia Minniecon; Ralph Regenvanu; Imelda Miller; Krishna Nahow-Ryall; Gemma Tammock and Jasmine Togo-Brisby

Host: Sean Dorney - Pacific Correspondent for Australia Network (ABC)

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When: Sat 17 Aug 2013, 10:00 am - 03:00 pm
Venue: State Library of Queensland, Auditorium 1, level 2
Cost: Free, bookings required
Bookings: slq.eventbrite.com | (07) 3840 7768

Program includes:

Session 1 – A History Not Forgotten

This session is a time for telling the Australian South Sea Islander history in Queensland through both personal and family experiences and exploring how Queensland’s landscape hides many unspoken truths about our past.

Session 2 – Knowledge and Recognition

This session explores the idea of a ‘response’ and through knowing and recognising the injustices suffered by Australian South Sea Islanders, how does Queensland as a contemporary community respond? What does recognition mean and where will it lead us?

Session 3 – Island Connections

The session will explore individual and community strength through connections within Queensland and across island homes. Speakers will draw on their personal experiences, professional achievements, and observations.

Session 4 – Creative Memory

This session focuses on contemporary creative expressions of heritage and memory through the work of three Australian South Sea Islander artists

Community Digital Storytelling

Several digital stories will be screened

Part of Memories from a Forgotten People: 150 years of Australian South Sea Islander contributions to Queensland on 16-18 August 2013 in the Queensland Cultural Precinct