Rebecca Leask will present her research on the intractable nature of the conflict between indigenous groups and colonising powers, using New Zealand as a case study. She hopes that the Conflict Studies Group provides a forum for reflecting on and discussing the relevance of her research to the Australian context.
Indigenous issues
Kanyini Retreat – Reconciliation Week
Kanyini is the principle of connectedness which underpins Aboriginal culture. The one-day event will bring together speakers from Australia wide, presenting on indigenous philosophy, deep ecology and sustainability with interludes of conscious poetry and music. Speakers:
Reconciliation Week – Words into Action
Reconciliation Week celebrates the rich culture and history of the First Australians, and this years theme in Victoria is ‘Reconciliation – Turning words into Action’.
Students of Sustainability 2009
This year’s theme for Students of Sustainability 2009 is about doing things for ourselves, as individuals and communities. SoS ’09 is offering a range of educational, practical and participatory forums and workshops throughout the event.