MALU MAI WELLNESS​ CONSULTANCY​​

ABN: 25 603 157 473

ACN: 603 157 473

1. LORE: Traditional Lore and Customary Practices; this session will include dialogue around the importance of maintaining our Lores and Customary Practices for the betterment of our First Nations Communities here and around the World.

2. KNOWLEDGE: First Nations Knowledge and Ways of Being; this session will involve the collective sharing of First Nations Knowledge and Ways of Being, our epistemology, how do we know what we know? It will incorporate the wisdom handed down from our Ancestors.

3. CULTURE: Making meaning of our Cultural Stories, Songs, Languages and Dances; this session will explore our cultural stories, songs shared through language and dance.

4. MEDICINE: Traditional Medicines & Ways of Healing; this session will explore Traditional ways of Healing and through ancient Knowledge & Wisdom from our Elders and Ancestors.

5. SPIRIT: Wellness Pathways for our Spiritual, Social, Emotional & Psychological Health and Wellbeing; this session will encompass the core components for health and wellness utilising Traditional Knowledge Systems.

6. LAW: Cultural Ways of Knowing & Cultural Ways of Doing in Law & Justice; discussions and dialogue in this session will examine core components of Traditional Knowledge & Traditional Ways of Doing to address issues surrounding Law and Justice.

6:45 – 7:30 MC Pammy White & Dr Noritta Morseu-Diop - Dawn Ceremony / Traditional Welcome to Country – Kerry Charlton & Team

7:45 – 9:30 Cuppa & Breakfast

9: 40 – 10:20 Dance, Poetry & Song:

Aunty Dawn Daylight

Darlene Auger & Lisa Richards

10:30 – 12:20 Panel of Speakers:

Professor Gracelyn Smallwood, Dr Otrude Moyo, Aunty Viola Sheridan, Aunty Christine Barney

Aunty Mona Phillips, Aunty Valda Coolwell, Reverend Alexandra Gater, Aunty Betty McGrady

12:30 - 2:30 Lunch

Presenters:

Aunty Dawn Daylight

MORNING SESSION

Theme 1. LORE: Traditional Lore and Customary Practices

8:00 – 8:45 Registration / Tea & Coffee

8:50 – 9:00 Housekeeping & Introduction: MC – Pammy White & Dr Noritta Morseu-Diop

9:00 – 9:25 Traditional Owners Session – Kerry Charlton

9:30 – 10:30 Keynote Address: Whaea Te Raina Ferris & Dr Payi Linda Ford

10:35 – 10:55 MORNING TEA (20 mins)

11:00 – 12:30

Special Guest Presenters: Poetry /Song - Dr Michael Adams, Rose Elu,

Ms. Jeannie Bell.

12:30 – 1:15 LUNCH (60 mins)

AFTERNOON SESSION

Theme 2. KNOWLEDGE: First Nations Knowledge and Ways of Being

Facilitator/s: Dr Gregory Phillips & Dr Noritta Morseu-Diop

1:15 – 2:15 Keynote Address: Mr Eilif Norvang, Dr Otrude Moyo

2:20 – 3:30

Special Guest Presenters: Mr Issac Akande, Ms Merepaea Manukau, Dr Vanessa Lee

3:35 – 3:55 AFTERNOON TEA (20 mins)

3:55 – 4:50

Special Guest Presenters - Ms Wendy Watego, Mr Stephen Corporal

5:30 – 7:30 Earth Law Presentations at Avid Reader Bookshop, Boundary Street,

West End.

Presenters: Michael Connolly, Michelle Malone and Ross Williams

Poetry: Dr Vanessa Lee 

MORNING SESSION

Theme 3. CULTURE: Making meaning of our Cultural Stories, Songs, Languages and Dances

Theme 4. MEDICINE: Traditional Medicines and Ways of Healing

8:30 – 8:45 Housekeeping & Introduction: MCs – Kerry Charlton & Wendy Watego Ittensohn

Song - Rochelle Pitt Watson

8:50 – 10:20 Plenary Session Elders Panel:

Aunty Kathy Brown, Aunty Flo Watson, Aunty Val, Aunty Valda Coolwell, Uncle Albert Holt, Aunty Millianna Davey, Aunty Rayleen Burns, Aunty Christine Barney, Aunty Glenice Croft, Dr Lilla Watson, Dr Mary Graham, Aunty Mona Phillips, Whaea Raina Ferris, Eilif Norvang, Uncle Thomas Sebasio, Aunty Rose Elu, Uncle Terry Williams, Reverend Alexandra Gater, Aunty Edna Billy, Uncle Sam Watson, Uncle Des Sandy, Aunty Mary Martin, Aunty Jennifer Thompson, Aunty Betty McGrady, Aunty Dawn Daylight, Aunty Bess Catley, Aunty Valmai Burns, Jeannie Bell.

10:30 – 10:50 MORNING TEA (20 mins)

11:00 – 12:30 Concurrent Sessions Venue: B1, B2, B3

Facilitators: Gregory Phillips & Darlene Auger - Song - Rochelle Pitt Watson

Elders Presentations: Aunty Flo Watson, Aunty Valda Coolwell, Aunty Mary Martin, Aunty Elaine Peckham, Jeannie Bell, Aunty Christine Barney, Uncle Terry Williams, Uncle Thomas Sebasio, Aunty Betty McGrady, Uncle Des Sandy

12:30 – 1:15 LUNCH (60 mins)

1:20 – 3:15 AFTERNOON SESSION:

Facilitators: Sara, Holly Pedersen & Issac Akande

Elders and Young People Dialogue

All Elders in groups of 10 in Rm B1, B2 & B3 with young people aged between 18 – 30.

Young People: Darren Brady, Tj Diop, Murrawah Maroochy, Ami Diop, Nancy Belthuis,

Sara Ahmed, - other young people to be advised

3:20 – 3:40 AFTERNOON TEA (20 mins)

3:45 – 4:50 Elders Plenary Session in all rooms.

5:30 – 7:30 Presentations Caring for Mother Earth at Avid Reader Bookshop, Boundary Street,

West End. 

Presenters to be advised

Music: Avi & Band

Poetry: Bernard Kelly-Edwards, Dr Noritta Morseu-Diop

DAY FOUR - Friday 26th August, 2016

MORNING SESSION

Theme 5. SPIRIT: Wellness Pathways for our Spiritual, Social, Emotional & Psychological

Health & Wellbeing

8:30 – 9:00 Housekeeping & Introduction: MC – Ms Wendy Watego Ittensohn, Dr Noritta Morseu-Diop

9:00 – 10:30 Keynote Address: Ms Darlene Auger, Dr Gregory Phillips

10:35 – 10:55 MORNING TEA (20 mins)

Song / Poetry

11:00 – 12:30 - Facilitator/s: Mrs Margie Kennedy & Ms Wendy Watego Ittensohn

Special Guest Presenters: Ms Rochelle Pitt Watson, Ms Rachel Petero, Ms Pammy White,

Aunty Mary Martin, Aunty Jennifer Thomson, Aunty Christine Barney

12:30 – 1:15 LUNCH (60 mins)

AFTERNOON SESSION

Theme 6. LAW: Cultural Ways of Knowing & Cultural Ways of Doing in Law & Justice

1:15 – 2:15 Keynote Address: Professor Boni Robertson, Reverend Alexandra Gater

2:20 – 3:10 - Plenary

Special Guest Presenters: Uncle Sam Watson, Mr Getano Bann  

3:20 – 3:40 AFTERNOON TEA (20 mins)

3:45 - 4:45

Special Guest Presenters:

Aunty Betty McGrady, Dr Noritta Morseu-Diop

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6:30 – 6:45pm Arrival – (Please present dinner ticket at registration desk)

7:00pm Dinner

7:15pm MC - Mr Getano Bann

7:20pm Special Guest Speaker: Mr Danny Morseu

7:40pm Lucky Door Prize draw - Ms Aminata Diop

Auction - Mr Getano Bann

                            Raffle Draw - Ms Holly Pedersen

8:00 - 12pm

                           Guest Performers & Poets

                           Roydon & Jemma

                           Bernard Kelly-Edwards

                           UQ South Pacific Islander Association Dancers 

                           Troy Brady

                           Getano Bann

                           Glenn Skuthorpe

                           Rochelle Watson Pitt

                           George Alfred & Band

*Please note that some presenters, Elders and performers named here may not be present on the day due to illness or family & work commitments, we apologise for any inconvenience, thank you.

There is no English word that I can use to describe my feelings and the incredible Respect and Love that I and others felt to hear the Wise Words of Wisdom from our Beautiful Elders sharing their stories and their Knowledge with us...Wow!! 

The Love and Respect for one another was unbelievable! beyond my wildest expectation, the atmosphere was electric! there were lots of tears and lots of laughter & Joy. On the Night of the Dinner when People were on the floor dancing, I looked around and every single person on the dance floor had the biggest smiles on their faces, Amazing!! 

People came together in a spirit of Love, Respect, Unity and Harmony to share and to celebrate our Knowledge, another Way of looking at the world, another Way of interpreting the world, another way of Being in this world. A beautiful Way of Being in this World that has kept us strong in Body, Mind, Heart, Soul and Spirit for Thousands and Thousands of Years.

The June 2015 Traditional Knowledge Conference created a culturally safe space for discourse on First Nations Australians Ways of Knowing and Ways of Doing. It included dialogue pertaining to the implementation of Traditional Knowledge through Research, Education, Culture and Traditional Practices. It explored the multifaceted social, emotional, spiritual, environmental and political issues impacting on the lives of First Nations Australians in today's evolving society.

The conference brought the voices of some of Australia’s most recognized Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Elders, Leaders, Scholars and Educators to the forefront. It enriched the professional development and practice of practitioners from multidisciplinary backgrounds. It assisted in shedding a light on the many questions and assist mainstream practitioners in gaining a better understanding and clearer insight into working with First Nations Australians. Our core objective and vision was to bring the voices of our Elders to the forefront, and to provide a platform for our Elders to share their wisdom and their knowledge in a culturally safe space. We extended a warm welcome to people from all walks of life from the grassroots community and to practitioners from both government and non-government sectors. 

It also brought together the lived experiences of health workers, social workers, community workers & practitioners from multidisciplinary backgrounds to come together in a spirit of unity, harmony and peace to share their knowledge in an environment where their voices are respected.

I take this opportunity to express my utmost Gratitude and Thanks to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community and members of the non-Indigenous Community in Brisbane who came together and donated and volunteered their time with such Love, Passion and Dedication to make this Event successful and was it ever!!! I have lived in Brisbane for over 30 years and I am very Proud to be part of this Community, THANK YOU!! Big Big Respect, Love you all to the Moon and Beyond. We are having a rest now and will soon be preparing ourselves for the next one in 2016 this one will the World's First Nations Traditional Knowledge Conference.

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Date: *23, 24, 25 and 26, August, 2016

Venue: Brisbane Convention Centre, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Cost: $880... (inclusive of GST)

Early Bird: $660... (inclusive of GST) / Registration and payment must be received by May 31, 2016.

Conference Dinner & Entertainment: $60 (inclusive of GST)

{Please note: This price is for conference delegates only, those wishing to attend the dinner only, the cost is $100 per person}

All Welcome...Who should attend:

Scholars, Educators, Researchers, Elders, Community Members, Counsellors, Social Scientists, Cross-Cultural Educators, Social Workers, Community Development Workers, Human Service Workers, Health Workers, Traditional Healers, Holistic Practitioners and Natural Therapists etc.

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We are proud to announce that X FACTOR DIVA AND SOUL MAMA ROCHELLE PITT WATSON will be performing for us at the World First Nations Traditional Knowledge Conference 2016

Glenn Skuthorpe's Music "No more whispering" is the soundtrack in this documentary

The track ‘Too Deadly My Sister’ still gets significant play on indigenous community radio to this day! Being a professional Singer/Songwriter and Nurse has not only helped to shape Rochelle’s life path, but also her mission to make a statement about the strength, beauty and love we all have within us. Her vocal tone and ability emits power and conviction that can stop a crowd in it’s tracks and give goose bumps to all who listen to her god given gift. After taking an extended break from pursing music, Rochelle decided to start performing again and auditioned for Australian Indigenous Choir ‘Austranesia’, which was started by the Gondwana choir founder. During this time, she released another original track, ‘Motha Ailan’ about Darnley Island in the Torres Straits.

It was in 2014 however that Pitt found a national audience after catapulting herself into the lounge rooms of Australia when she auditioned for hit series, The X Factor Australia. Little was Rochelle to know the significant impact she would make on the audiences of Australia, or the transformation that would take place within her own life as a result of her time on the series. It was during the X Factor journey that Rochelle went from being an everyday Nurse and Mother, to becoming Australia’s very own Soul Mumma. As the competition progressed, so did Rochelle’s confidence as a performer where week after week, she went on to blow judges and audiences alike away with powerful and energetic performances of tracks by artists such as, ‘Aretha, Tina Tuner, Rebecca Ferguson, Adele and popular groups ‘Gossip and The Rolling Stones’. Pitt would go on to place 8th overall in the 2014 season.

Post X Factor, the journey has only gone from strength to strength for this Cairns based performer. Corporate events & festivals followed suit and in 2015 Rochelle was named Ambassador for Kidney Health Australia, a cause close to both her nursing profession and heart. 2015 also saw the release of Pitt’s first commercial single, “Good Thing Coming”, and in 2016 she will head into the studio to begin production on her highly anticipated new album due for release later in the year.

In addition to plans of a new music release, Rochelle will be making a number of special appearances around the country and plans are well underway for a live show experience, coming soon! If there is one thing for certain, it’s that music is and always will be part this Songstresses life. Age is no barrier nowadays, so there is no stopping Soul Mumma Rochelle from pursing her destiny. 

Professor Robertson has extensive advocacy and community experience having established major initiatives and programs to enhance the emotional and social wellbeing of Indigenous Australians, particularly, Indigenous women, children and families. Professor Robertson has made a significant contribution to social policy at the state and national level and improved the lives of Indigenous people through the provision of pathways into education, training, employment and overall life enhancement. 

Professor Robertson’s research, policy and advocacy have also contributed to the development of specific programs designed to meet targeted areas in Indigenous communities such as women, children, youth families and Elders. Further to this, her research has helped to develop economic and social infrastructures within communities and created appropriate networks to enhance and sustain the quality of life and wellbeing of Indigenous families and youth.

Professor Robertson has approached her research, policy, advocacy and community engagement initiatives on a commitment to engaging with Elders and community based representatives in the spirit of partnerships to enhance their contribution to policy formation, service delivery and program evaluations as it impacts upon their own health and wellbeing. This is in keeping with her commitment encouraging lifelong learning, stakeholder involvement and community impact and proactive change. This has also helped to inform the non-Indigenous community about Indigenous issues and enhance policy and program outcomes for Indigenous Australians.

Bernard's father was born in Bellingen in 1938 and is heavily rooted to land but sees the need to assist in healing people in turn to heal the land. Bernard is the last of 13 children and has a deep passion in listening to those in need.

Bernard started taking photography seriously back in 2005 and since then has developed his own style of art through canvas work, poetry and more recently his love of bass guitar has started its own journey.

Come and listen to Bernard's unique story telling style and be inspired by words that connect all of us.  

"Being here is where I am supposed to be"

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See below, some of our Deadly Presenters;

In 1986, Gracelyn was awarded Queensland Aboriginal of the Year, in 1992, an Order of Australia medal for service to public health, particularly HIV-AIDS education; and in 1994 was the first woman, Indigenous person and non-paediatrician to receive the Henry Kemp Memorial Award at the International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Forum.

Gracelyn has championed the improvement of health, in particular Health and HIV – Aids prevention and has gained national and international recognition in both mainstream and cultural public health spheres. Gracelyn’s advocacy work has taken her nationally and around the Globe to Mongolia, Beijing, New Zealand, Arizona, Hawaii and South Africa just to name a few. In 1997, one of the highlights of her long career was when she was invited to South Africa by President Nelson Mandela and conducted a series of lectures on HIV-AIDS.

Professor Gracelyn Smallwood was awarded a PhD at the James Cook University in 2012. Her Thesis titled “Human rights and first Australians’ well-being has gained a ground swell of interests from around the globe, again a clear example of Gracelyn’s tireless efforts to bring to the forefront the human rights, social justice and well-being of her People on an international level. Gracelyn recently published her PhD Thesis into a book through Routledge Publications titled 'Indigenist Critical Realism: Human Rights and First Australians' well-being'

Three years later, NZQA and Māori tertiary sector representatives reviewed the progress of the initial approach. This presentation discusses the findings of that review, the extended scope of the updated approach, and how NZQA, as a result of that review, has since positioned in-house cultural capacity and capability to quality assure qualifications, programmes and providers privileging Mātauranga Māori in education outcomes.

This way of thinking has consequences for the mental situation for the client/patient, - but can be hidden from the professionals. I think that knowledge and respect for the Indigenous way of thinking about psychiatric disease can be very helpful to us as professionals, it will certainly help us to be more understanding to our patients.

I am of Sovereign nature and have three sons, decendants of the Wirrudjuri country in NSW and Torres Strait Islands.

I am a volunteer and guide at Mary Cairn Cross nature reserve Maleny and Maleny Neighborhood Centre. My Divine purpose is to Restore and Strengthen our Relationships, Communication, Connection with ourselves and the Law the exists within Nature.

Aunty Rose is also a member in various Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, including Association of Social Anthropology in Oceania, Association of Education in the Pacific. She is a worldwide traveller and has presented various papers at the Forums and Universities throughout the world, most recently at United Nations on Climate Change. Aunty Rose also sits on various committees at the Anglican Church of Australia, Church Warden Anglican Non Geographic Parish, Diocese of Brisbane. Aunty Rose currently works for a not-for-profit organisation; namely Relationships Australia Queensland as a Counsellor and Indigenous Service Delivery Advisor.

Before joining the Northern Institute, Payi was a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland, and based in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit. Her contribution to the learning and teaching curriculum at the University of Queensland earned the respect and admiration of both her students and colleagues alike, clearly demonstrating Payi Linda’s unique ability to successfully apply Indigenous Knowledge into the western academic paradigm.

As a Mother, Academic, Researcher, Cross-Cultural Educator, and Practitioner of Indigenous Traditions, Payi Linda Ford possesses a unique insight and rare understanding of Traditional Knowledge from her Rak Mak Mak Marranunggu Peoples’ ways of knowing and being all of which has enhanced her work in research and within the mainstream academic paradigm.

Te Raina works with the feminine divine energy of the goddess, she re-awakens that energy within her own Maori cultural world view, bringing fresh knowing of the sacred feminine within. She also sits on the World Council of Grandmothers and was instrumental in starting the Aotearoa Grandmothers Circle. Our Culture is in our blood, re-connecting to the inherent DNA strands that run through our blood is critical to our survival as Indigenous, First Nations Peoples of the World. Kia kaha tatau.

His international experience as an Indigenous Australian Ambassador in a range of countries including Brunei, India, Malta, Singapore, Switzerland, China and Hong Kong, demonstrate his ability to promote and deliver Aboriginal culture and to work independently and responsibly in many cross-cultural environments. Playing didgeridoo and performing in other countries has been one of the highlights of Michael’s career to date. Michael shares his time between art, cross-cultural training, consultancy and mentoring and has been involved in assisting remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory to become more self sufficient in such areas as tourism, land management and market gardening.

Michael was a former member of the Advisory Panel of the National Indigenous Men’s Forum which consulted with State and Federal Leaders about issues relating to Aboriginal Culture and Communities. As a Traditional Owner he was the former Cultural Heritage Director of the Kullilli Bulloo River Aboriginal Corporation in south west Queensland - recently resigned from.

As a Graduate of the Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre and the National Indigenous Leadership Program (FaCSIA) Michael has added to his skill base and is recognised as an inspiring, entertaining and knowledgeable Facilitator and Trainer. He was immensely proud to be nominated for the Moreton Bay Regional Council Citizen of the Year on Australia Day 2014.

His involvement with all aspects of Indigenous Culture and capacity building include his activities for QCAN’s Numbarlie Marlu, Aboriginal Men’s Support Team, the South East Queensland Indigenous Chamber of Commerce, Redcliffe City Chamber of Commerce, the National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples and the Redcliffe Branch of Rotary International.

As an accomplished didgeridoo player and performer Michael has been invited to perform for the High Commissioner in Brunei, Worldwide Aussie Convention in Brisbane for the Northern Territory Tourist Commission and for the President of Ireland at the Brisbane Convention Centre. He has also recorded a CD with the Queensland Irish Pipe Band which was a very personal and important acknowledgment of his Irish and Aboriginal heritage. He has been invited to perform at many functions and events including playing with the Maltese National Orchestra in Malta for their 40th anniversary of Independence Day Concert, the Mumbai [Bombay] International Film Festival as part of AusArts India and the launch of the Australia International Cultural Council in Kolkata [Calcutta]. He was invited by the Discovery Channel in Singapore to play didgeridoo for the launch of the new Discovery Atlas Channel which was showcasing Australia and, with his two children, delivered a major set of Cultural Performances at the St Gallen Tourist Expo, Switzerland where Australia was the featured international destination.  

Michael has been engaged as a Cultural Consultant, Trainer and Mentor with many Queensland and National organisations including the National U/19 Indigenous Youth Soccer Team, the Australian Indigenous Boxing Team, the Queensland Indigenous Youth Cricket Team, the Australian Indigenous Touch Football Team (Men and Women), Kurbingui Sporting Association, Murriajabree Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Association, Redcliffe Area Youth Space and Grace Lutheran College. Many of these are ongoing and repeat engagements attesting to the skilful meeting of client expectations.

Commencing in May 1996 Michael has worked full time as Director/Owner of Dreamtime Kullilla-Art which includes the roles of Aboriginal Artist/Craftsman, Didgeridoo Performer, Indigenous Business Consultant and Cultural Educator and Trainer.

As a Prescribed Service Supplier with Indigenous Business Australia, Michael specialises in Indigenous business, motivation, leadership, visual and performing arts, cultural education and workshops.

As an Indigenous Business Consultant Michael specialises in Indigenous business, motivation, leadership, visual and performing arts, cultural education and workshops

And as an Indigenous Business Skills Mentor Michael specialises in the delivery of small business solutions by providing advice and business expertise to Indigenous customers and guidance through the various Small Business course competencies (AQTF Standards).

Michael has extensive experience working and negotiating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities and organisations in a culturally appropriate, respectful and responsive manner that is attentive to cultural protocols. He has a sound knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, including traditional and contemporary perspectives, and an awareness of issues that impact upon communities.

Michael uses the artist name of Munda-gutta Kulliwari which means ‘you know me before you see me’.

More information on Dreamtime Kullilla-Art can be found at:

http://www.kullillaart.com.au/

Uncle Thomas is currently one of the Griffith University’s Council of Elders; giving advice and guidance to Griffith University’s goals and strategies in terms of the successful retention and education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. He is the current President / Chairperson of Keriba Mabaigal Torres Strait Islander Corporation.

Abstract: The Vision of Wiwipison: Can Knowledge be passed from Spirit World through a Vision to remind us of our traditional ways of being and knowing, for community wellbeing, harmony and efficacy?

The forced assimilation of Indigenous children into the Indian Residential School (IRS) System with Canada is now a shameful truth that is at the forefront of our minds. Through the court ordered mandate of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, Indigenous and non-Indigenous people alike, the young and the old, are all listening and learning about Canada's true history. Besides the great loss of culture and language, the IRS system eradicated traditional 'Rights of Passage" ceremonies and parenting practices that has been passed down through the generations for hundreds and hundreds of years before colonization. These core values and systems once harvested healthy, strong Nations that conscientiously lived in harmony with nature. However, children in IRS were institutionalized not parented, not loved, not nurtured nor honored and so they in turn did not parent or love their children. In order to right the wrong, we must go back to our own way of knowing and doing.

In the fall of 2001, I received a spiritual vision in a traditional Cree peace pipe ceremony in a tipi. I was shown a large hammock like cradle swing and was told by a spiritual grandmother that "the people need to be swung". Since the fall of 2002, after much reflection, seeking clarity and validation from Cree Elders, I built a large swing, like the one I envisioned and I started to "swing the people" - I was living out my "vision". I have been doing this now for nearly 15 years and hundreds of people, who have had the experience of "swinging" have offered their amazing testimonies of healing and knowing. People from all across Canada and abroad have accepted and welcomed this ancient yet new form of therapy, especially those who were in the IRS system.

I believe I mush search, analyze and synthesize this experience in order to leave behind this sacred bundle for our children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. This "vision" is a gift for the future.

The objective of my research is to uncover a traditional Indigenous Knowledge acquisition method, ie: VISIONING, in order to begin to recreate a semblance of community efficacy within our Indigenous Nations. In living out our VISIONS, we will remember our "Rights of Passage" ceremonies, our parenting practices and our philosophies. The advancement of Indigenous Knowledge and practice for our future generations is vital to our survival and wellbeing. Due to the near genocide of Canada's Indigenous population, it is imperative that we, Indigenous scholars, contribute to the global literacy cache, our own Knowledge.

                                                                                        Abstract: This presentation shares how Ubuntu, African way of life, as part indigenous knowledge is used by individuals, in community, in social meaning making, in self-identity by individuals and communities that have historically experienced racialization and dehumanization. First, the presentation considers an overview of academic discourses on Indigenous Knowledge in Southern Africa. Second, using narratives from people’s experiences the presentation shares comparative insights from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape- South Africa, two societies attempting humanization through Ubuntu. South Africa where Ubuntu has been affirmed in national discourse and Zimbabwe, where it has been informally present. Narratives highlight how Ubuntu is used individually and collectively to facilitating the moving away from and/or succumbing to damaging effects of racialization and oppressions by affirming humanity more than the racialized essence, collective acknowledgement of trauma and healing, moving away from living victimhood. The presentation shares Ubuntu practices that affirm humanization. 

Danny played 217 NBL games in total, winning another NBL championship with the Brisbane Bullets in 1987. Danny played for the Australian team at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow and at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. He was the first Torres Strait Islander to represent Australia at the Olympic Games. He also played twelve world cup matches for Australia and was inducted into the NBL Hall of Fame in Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Danny Morseu has been instrumental in the induction of many young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in basketball on a local, national and international level. Patrick Mills and Nathan Jawai are just a couple of his success stories.

Danny is currently the Director of the National Indigenous Basketball Academy, their mission is to achieve “Excellence, Healthy Lifestyles, Economic Opportunity, Cultural Recognition and National Pride” He is actively involved in mentorship and supporting young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Basketballers to achieve their goals, vision and dreams. 

Aunty Lilla has also provided dedicated support to Woodford Prison, teaching and counselling Murri prisoners, as well as serving as a member of the Parole Board for Corrective Services. Aunty Lilla has also devoted her time to serving on other boards including: The Queensland Art Gallery, The Senate of Queensland University and the Board of the State Library. Dr Lilla Watson was recently awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane.  

He was also an Elder in the Murri Court and sat with Magistrates and Indigenous Elders at the Youth Murri Court, Cultural Awareness and Living Strong Facilitator and was the Coordinator of the Pit Stop Male Health Screening Program. He was an Official Visitor with the Queensland Corrective Services and is a Small Business Owner – Furniture Polishing and Restoration.

"Developing purposeful leaders who then RISE to empower many" is the vision statement Rachel aligns her life's work to. Aligned to the UN's Global Goals 4 & 5 the launch of #rise2025 coaching and leadership for indigenous women in December 2015 is the beginning of a 10 year strategy which starts in Aotearoa. By 2025 100,000 indigenous women and girls will be positively impacted by #rise2025 globally. Find out more via rise2025.com

Rachel received a World of Difference award from TIAW - The International Alliance for Women in Washington DC for her work with Qatari women in leadership. As a business mentor for the Cherie Blair Foundation in the UK and International keynote speaker she combines her business and love of travel wherever possible. Married to John of Rarotongan, Tongan and Niue background they have six nieces and nephews all following their passion and thriving in this global economy.

LinkedIn - https://qa.linkedin.com/in/rachelpetero

After a fortuitous meeting with Vicki Scott at an Indigenous Women's Leadership Conference they realised their common vision of empowering individuals - especially First Nations People's - and together in 2008 formed STARS Institute of Learning and Leadership and in 2014 authored their first book Out Of The Box Thinking On Indigenous Leadership Simple Strategies to Create An Empowering Future. As National Program Director for STARS Institute, Wendy designs and delivers the STARS Programs and they are mind blowing. The programs are dynamic and you literally shift your thinking and your life out of the box of limitations and into the world of what is possible. Wendy says that in this role: "What makes my heart sing and my spirit dance is empowering people to complete their unfinished business and heal from the constraints of the past, to unlock thier cultural codes from within thier DNA, tap into the true leadership genius and achieve the kinds of results that make a real difference to their lives, the lives of thier families and to the lives of their communities". 

Wendy is "blissfully married" to her childhood sweetheart Ken, and the mother of two sons, Lawson and Archie. They live on her Ancestral Quandamooka Country in Queensland, Australia for more information please visit http://www.starsleadershipinstitute.com

She currently works on a local, National and International level as an advocate for social justice and human rights. For 23 years Aunty Alex has been working as a Chaplain in the Prisons around Brisbane, offering spiritual and cultural support to men and women in custody. Aunty Alex has supported many women, whose lives have been changed for the better. Many of these women suffer great disadvantage with problems such as domestic violence, poverty, desertion, and single parenting. She has also supported those mothers who have had their children removed from them by the Department of Child Safety. Her work with women spearheaded the establishment of her organisation called ‘Aboriginal Women for Change’, empowering women to take up the challenge, to take ownership of their lives, show leadership in gaining recognition, respect and equality for all women.

Jenny worked as the Indigenous Consultant in the Mater Child and Youth Mental Health Service for over thirteen years. During this time she was a Director and Deputy Chair of Searchlight Inc's Hymba Yumba Community Hub. Jenny is one of the founding members of this Indigenous School.

Jenny has taught a case management course in the Indigenous Unit at the Kangaroo Point TAFE and mental health subjects for over four years and provides training on various counseling needs and case management within communities as well as running workshops for families and communities on social and emotional well-being. Jenny is trained also in emotional therapy, grief and loss counseling, play therapy, suicide intervention and sexual assault counseling. Through her private practice Jenny offers Individual and Family counseling, Professional Supervision, Spiritual & Ancestral Work, Cultural Intuitive Clearing and Cultural Body Work.

Jenny is the founding member of the Internal Reconciliation Program "Gin Murun Gari" and the Junjarina Wurithin Healing Centre.

Aunty Jenny is a respected Elder within the Aboriginal Communities she works in, as well as the wider communities.

In Brisbane she met her husband and eventually married him and remained here in Brisbane. Have lived in Brisbane since she was 17 years old and lived nowhere else except for her home Country. Aunty Valda has 5 children; her husband was a hardworking man and was in the Malayan Campaign in a Peacekeeping Deployment, they were very poor. All the Murris around them, they all supported each other. She worked for the Golden Circle cannery at Northgate during the pineapple season and was excited to get her pay every day. She also worked for the South Brisbane Fish Board and then at the Saint. Andrews Hospital just before she got the call to go and work in the Post Master General based in Elizabeth Street, behind the main post office. Aunty Valda worked there for 20 years until she got made redundant. The computerised telecommunications came to the Edison Telephone exchange and they were the first ones to use computers in Queensland. When she finished work, after retirement, she joined a lot of Murri Orgs in Brisbane, she was part of the Board of Dundalli Youth Service and on the Board of the Brisbane Elders for six years .

She raised five children in Brisbane inner city area, in Milton and West End, always looking for a house. She is a grandmother with 9 Grandchildren, raised her eldest grandson. She does Acknowledgements to Country around Brisbane, she is an Elder with Queensland University of Technology, and provides advice and guidance about Aboriginal issues. She is also affiliated with the University of Queensland. Every week, she is actively involved in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community and the wider Australian Community. Aunty Valda's ongoing and tireless work continues as our Mentor and Leader in the Brisbane Community, providing assistance, guidance and support to countless, individuals, families, and organisations both in the grassroots community, and within government and non-government sectors.

Currently, Aunty Kathy is a member of the Caboolture Elders and is actively involved in the Caboolture Community, providing support to individuals and families. She is a senior member of the Caboolture Justice Group, assisting people whilst on probation and supporting those who come before the criminal justice system. Aunty Kathy also sits as an Elder on the Caboolture Murri Court and has been an Elder on the Murri Court for 5 years. She became a member of the Pamanyungan Elders Alliance Inc. in 2014 and received a Certificate of Appreciation for her tireless work and valuable contributions to the Community. Aunty Kathy is a pillar of strength in her family and community, always taking care of everyone and lending a helping hand to those who need it.

Aunty Flo has had a long and varied career working across numerous public and private sectors, from government and non-government organisations , Universities, TAFE Colleges, grassroots Community Organisations as a Cultural Consultant, Mentor, Public Servant, Community Development Worker, Trainer, Educator, just to name a few. Her vast work experiences has provided her with substantial skills, experiences and knowledge in working effectively with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities and organisations.  

As an Indigenous person herself, Aunty Flo has successfully worked with clients and projects over the years within numerous Indigenous communities. Aunty Flo was the Principal Director of Jinnadirran Training & Consultancy Services Pty. Ltd, a Queensland Registered Company established in 1996. Its purpose was to establish a business, which specialises in developing and delivering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cross Cultural Awareness training and culturally appropriate skills training courses for all interested participants and organisations and provides a cultural approach to consulting services working with Indigenous People. Jinnadirran worked in partnership with other Indigenous and non-Indigenous facilitators and consultants to promote self-determination for Indigenous Australians and to progress the process of reconciliation.  

In January 2015, Aunty Flo was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for her tireless work and services to the Indigenous Community of Queensland. This highly prestigious Medal is a clear example of her ongoing dedication and commitment to her community. Aunty Flo is currently engaged in consultancy work for Aus Aid, Australian Indigenous South Sea Islander Association, Qld Performance Arts Centre, Qld Education, Save the Children Foundation, Indigenous Disability Network, the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts, and The Queensland State Library.

From there she moved to Aboriginal Health service in Port Hedlands in WA. And she worked for the Royal Flying doctors services in Hopevale Aboriginal Community in North Queensland and from there she moved to Aboriginal Community Health in the Katherine NT and then from there to Alice Springs to the Central Australia, Aboriginal Congress Alcohol and Drug Program and a short period at the Aboriginal and Islander Institute of Indigenous Health (IUIH) in Morayfield and since then is retired. Her Social Work Degree allowed her to travel the country and work in obscure and interesting places. Furthermore, her work in Social Work has enabled her to travel to the World Indigenous Healing Our Spirit Conference on three occasions in Albuquerque USA, and Edmonton in Canada and in Hawaii. She also visited Tahiti and Thursday Island in the Torres Strait to learn about Torres Strait Islander culture.

Aunty Rayleen was a Board Member of Gallang Place, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Counselling Services and she was also a Board Member of Winnam Housing Co-op, and on the Board of the National Stolen Generation Alliance. In her retirement, she is still travelling, she has just come back from Winton and Longreach, she comes home for a bit and then she’s off again to Uluru in June. She is a quiet achiever and her life’s work has been in the areas of Social and Emotional Well-being in the grassroots Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. A large majority of her work has been with Traditional People in the Remote Communities across Australia. This has been her passion. Although retired, she is still actively involved in this work; addressing the social and emotional well-being in the community. Click on [email protected]

Aunty Glenice’s house was a drop-in centre for people travelling through the area, relatives from Cherbourg, Yarrabah, Brisbane, from anywhere. Everyone always knew they could throw a swag down on their large verandah. Aunty Glenice’s childhood memories, growing up in Hervey Bay was both good and bad. Her good memories are of great fresh seafood, vegetable gardens, their own chickens and a pet goat, meat was a luxury. Her family life is something she is still dealing with today, but as a child one finds happiness in small things. Her bad memories are of blatant racial prejudice displayed as an acceptable option was unquestionable. You didn’t rock the boat, our feelings didn’t count. 

School days were a mixture of loving learning and being bullied in the playground. Her cultural knowledge came from listening to the old people talking in language, when we were not supposed to be listening. They still had the fear and mistrust of the white man, because of all the atrocities that they saw happen to their people before they were taken away from their country. Her curiosity and interest in her culture has been a living experience. She was given Knowledge from the Wise Ones and has passed this Knowledge on to her children. This knowledge and her life’s journey comes from all the people who walked with her and whose footsteps she followed and walked beside, this has been an ambition of hers to document and to put this Knowledge into a book, the process has begun.

She successfully completed the Associate Diploma in Social Sciences (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Welfare) and completed one year Associate Diploma in Administration (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Business) at the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit at the Kangaroo Point College of TAFE.

The successful completion of her course was due to her determination, commitment and appreciation of the chance to be involved in this new initiative to educate and re-educate Indigenous people in the environment they are comfortable in. Since the successful completion of her course at Kangaroo Point TAFE College, Aunty Glenice participated in further areas of education and professional development and has membership and involvement in numerous community organisations. She has been involved in a wide range of community work, and has received Distinguished Services Award for her services to the community. Aunty Glenice has been instrumental in the establishment of core organisations in Brisbane. Although Aunty Glenice retired at 70 years old in 2013, she is still actively involved in Community initiatives.

As a Traditional Weaver, she loves showcasing her craftwork and is always seen at cultural events and festivities selling her wares with a smile and a story.

Abstract: This year marks the 25th year since the Royal Commission Recommendations into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody...nothing much has changed since that time, our People are still highly represented in the prison and criminal justice system. In her PhD thesis, Noritta describes this high incarceration rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as an insidious form of genocide. In light of the current political situation regarding the over-representation and abuse of First Nations Australians in the prison and criminal justice system; Noritta's talk will highlight aspects of her PhD research which investigated the utilisation of Culture as Rehabilitation. She will bring to the forefront the voices of our men and women in custody and some of their views on ways in which to address the high incarceration and recidivism rates, she will share some of the stories and experiences of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islanders and Maori Peoples with prison rehablitation programs and the impact on their journey from prison to community. 

The tickets will be drawn at the conference dinner. We have ticket sellers out there if you are interested, just let us know and we will find a way to come to you, especially if you live in Brisbane. Thank you.

The first piece (on the left) is titled 'Collecting pipis'

Medium: Permanent marker on coloured ink

Date: 2015

Story: This piece symbolises collecting pipis on the shore of the beach and using the traditional fish traps that were used in traditional hunting practices but overall it is about keeping our culture and traditions alive through the art of passing down cultural knowledge and traditions.

The second piece (on the right) is titled 'Saltwater and Desert'

Medium: Permanent marker on coloured ink

Date: 2015

Story: This piece addresses the connection people feel to geographical places which hold memories for, or are important to them. On a broader scale this piece also relates to how two opposing locations or even people can still intertwine and co exist in a harmonious way despite their differences by embracing them.

Size of the paintings, approximately A5

Raffle tickets: $2 each or 3 for $5

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We pay Homage & Respect to the Traditional Owners, Ancestors, Elders and Custodians of the 

Australian Land, Waterways, Seas and Islands...

6:45 – 7:30 MC Pammy White & Dr Noritta Morseu-Diop - Dawn Ceremony / Traditional Welcome to Country – Kerry Charlton & Team

7:45 – 9:30 Cuppa & Breakfast

9: 40 – 10:20 Dance, Poetry & Song:

Aunty Dawn Daylight

Bernard Kelly-Edwards

Choir

10:30 – 12:20 Panel of Speakers:

Professor Gracelyn Smallwood, Dr Lilla Watson, Dr Mary Graham, Dr Otrude Moyo, Dr Jackie Huggins,

Aunty Mona Phillips, Aunty Valda Coolwell, Uncle Thomas Sebasio, Aunty Rose Elu, Uncle Terry Williams, Reverend Alexandra Gater, Aunty Flo Watson, Aunty Betty McGrady

12:30 - 2:30 Lunch

Presenters:

Aunty Dawn Daylight

Choir

Poetry: Bernard Kelly-Edwards

MORNING SESSION

Theme 1. LORE: Traditional Lore and Customary Practices

8:00 – 8:45 Registration / Tea & Coffee

8:50 – 9:00 Housekeeping & Introduction: MC – Pammy White & Dr Noritta Morseu-Diop

9:00 – 9:25 Traditional Owners Session – Kerry Charlton

9:30 – 10:30 Keynote Address: Whaea Te Raina Ferris & Dr Payi Linda Ford

10:35 – 10:55 MORNING TEA (20 mins)

11:00 – 12:30

Special Guest Presenters: Poetry /Song - Dr Michael Adams, Rose Elu,

Ms. Jeannie Bell.

12:30 – 1:15 LUNCH (60 mins)

AFTERNOON SESSION

Theme 2. KNOWLEDGE: First Nations Knowledge and Ways of Being

Facilitator/s: Dr Gregory Phillips & Dr Noritta Morseu-Diop

1:15 – 2:15 Keynote Address: Mr Eilif Norvang, Dr Otrude Moyo

2:20 – 3:30

Special Guest Presenters: Mr Issac Akande, Ms Merepaea Manukau, Dr Vanessa Lee

3:35 – 3:55 AFTERNOON TEA (20 mins)

3:55 – 4:50

Special Guest Presenters - Ms Wendy Watego, Mr Stephen Corporal

5:30 – 7:30 Earth Law Presentations at Avid Reader Bookshop, Boundary Street,

West End.

Presenters: Michael Connolly, Michelle Malone and Ross Williams

Poetry: Bernard Kelly-Edwards, Dr Vanessa Lee,