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Appointment of Prof Martin Nakata as DVC Indigenous Education and Strategy
Mon, 15 Nov 2021
Categories: Staff.
One of Australia’s top Indigenous scholars, James Cook University’s Professor Martin Nakata, has been appointed to the role of Deputy Vice Chancellor, Indigenous Education and Strategy.
JCU becomes only the fourth Australian university to establish an Indigenous leadership position at the Deputy Vice Chancellor level.
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2021 SCU Faculty of Education Dean’s Keynote Series - Professor Martin Nakata
Thu, 14 Oct 2021
Categories: Staff, Events.
Professor Martin Nakata's keynote presentation on Indigenous Scholarship: "An alternate scholarship proposition for researching contemporary Indigenous issues".
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Torres Strait Islander doctor's path to healing
Wed, 23 Jun 2021
Categories: Alumni.
JCU graduate Dr Nathan Passi wants to inspire a new generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors and create change in Indigenous health.
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The power of conversation
Thu, 3 Jun 2021
Categories: Events.
Eddie Mabo’s pursuit of what would become the Native Title Act started at JCU Townsville with a conversation between himself and two friends, academics Henry Reynolds and Noel Loos. While his journey may have started at JCU, his own dedication and support from his family
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Indigenous Nursing graduate receives a very special video call in honour of International Nurses' Day
Wed, 13 May 2020
Categories: Alumni.
This week our very own Nursing graduate, Tahnia-Maree Ah Kit, received the video call of a lifetime. Tahnia-Maree, along with two of her colleagues from Gidgee Healing in Mount Isa were honoured by the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton and Sophie the Countess of Wessex.
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Savaging the Disciplines: reflections and futures for Indigenous higher education
Thu, 10 Sep 2020
Categories: Events.
A conversation between Associate Dean (Indigenous) of the Faculty of Arts at University of Melbourne, Associate Professor Sana Nakata and JCU's Pro Vice Chancellor, Indigenous Education and Strategy, Professor Martin Nakata.
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Professor Nakata awarded the Member of the Order of Australia for his outstanding contribution to Indigenous Education
Fri, 21 Aug 2020
Categories: Staff.
Professor Martin Nakata, Pro-Vice Chancellor Indigenous Education and Strategy at James Cook University has been awarded the Member of the Order of Australia (AM). The Order of Australia recognises Australian citizens for outstanding achievements and service.
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The year that made me: Professor Martin Nakata, 1980
Sun, 30 Aug 2020
Categories: Staff.
JCU's Pro Vice Chancellor, Indigenous Education and Strategy, Martin Nakata AM has been featured on ABC's Sunday Extra 'The Year that Made Me'.
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