Upcoming Workshops & Events

In this session, Prof Nakata will outline JCU’s effort to turn us toward Indigenous self-determination agendas. There are traditions and customs that have long projected Indigenous people as principal agents in their development as a people. These traditions served as foundations for the development of an individual’s self-worth, dignity, and self-respect. Central to this process was being able to do things and make decisions without the help of others, being self-reliant, and making their own way in life. These traditions, however, have been eroded over time by well-meaning people but ultimately disempowering acts of benevolence from governments and other entities. The restoration of these fundamental aspects of Indigenous motivation to advance self-determination agendas is key if there is to be any significant change to the ways we address the inequities that exist in this country.

Please note Prof Nakata will be presenting from Bebegu Yumba Campus (TSV).

* Further details will be emailed to IRSN members closer to each event

The contemporary situation of Indigenous people today is much more complex than we imagine, and where Western approaches to these situations have been ineffective.

The purpose of the Interface Masterclass Series is to provide guidance on frameworks that can enable innovative and impactful research with Indigenous people and topics. The Masterclass series is not intended to replace your arrangements with your supervisor or the generalist workshops provided by the GRS.

This guidance includes how to frame projects with Indigenous topics, how to generate data in these contexts, and analytical approaches appropriate to these situations. Our objective is to support HDR students and researchers new to Indigenous topics, and to socialise approaches that may be more suitable to contemporary Indigenous situations.

Module 1 Topics

• Why an interface project may be useful for Indigenous people today
• Foundational theories, including the cultural interface and Indigenous standpoint theory
• How these theories are applied in research projects in a range of contexts

Participants will gain a better understanding of contemporary Indigenous positions, and how to approach these from a researcher’s perspective, and develop the capabilities to confidently apply this knowledge to their Indigenous research projects.

Download the Schedule, or if you require additional information, please contact us: ierc.hdr@jcu.edu.au

Traditional Owners of the Lake Eyre Basin are working hard to protect Country and culture from the threats posed by inappropriate gas developments. Join us in Townsville to celebrate the rich and living connections between First Nations cultural heritage and nature conservation - and why both are so important. Join us to learn what makes the Channel Country so special to its Traditional Owners and the local community, and why we need to protect the great free-flowing rivers that sustain this living landscape.

After last year’s historic discovery of centuries-old rainforest swords, a stunning wet season, and the publication of groundbreaking research into the impacts of gas developments, we’ve got a lot to share!

Visit the  Western Rivers Alliance site to register and find out more

* Further details will be emailed to IRSN members closer to each event

The contemporary situation of Indigenous people today is much more complex than we imagine, and where Western approaches to these situations have been ineffective.

The purpose of the Interface Masterclass Series is to provide guidance on frameworks that can enable innovative and impactful research with Indigenous people and topics. The Masterclass series is not intended to replace your arrangements with your supervisor or the generalist workshops provided by the GRS.

This guidance includes how to frame projects with Indigenous topics, how to generate data in these contexts, and analytical approaches appropriate to these situations. Our objective is to support HDR students and researchers new to Indigenous topics, and to socialise approaches that may be more suitable to contemporary Indigenous situations.

Module 2 Topics

• How to frame an interface project
• How to write interface research questions
• How to generate data to answer interface research questions

Participants will gain a better understanding of contemporary Indigenous positions, and how to approach these from a researcher’s perspective, and develop the capabilities to confidently apply this knowledge to their Indigenous research projects.

Download the Schedule, or if you require additional information, please contact us: ierc.hdr@jcu.edu.au

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The 2023 theme ‘Be a Voice for Generations’ encourages all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in our everyday lives.

During the week, James Cook University will host several events to welcome our Chancellor Professor Ngiare Brown, celebrate our connection to Eddie Koiki Mabo and provide a forum for discussion on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

As a thought leader and civic university, we seek to enable community discussion on issues relevant to our region. We welcome your participation in the events of National Reconciliation Week as we work together to build a future that is based on truth-telling, mutual understanding, hope, empowerment, and self-determination.