SYMPOSIUM: Universal Relationships and Responsibilities

As part of the University of Western Australia's dynamic Indigenous cultural exchange programme, the School of Indigenous Studies in collaboration with the Insitutute of Advanced Studies, Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts and the School of Biomedical and Chemical Sciences is pleased to present a major cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary event, Universal Relationships and Responsibilities for sustainable living practices for cultural and environmental well-being, with an emphasis on Indigenous peoples' perspectives is a three day symposium that has it's foundation in both addressing crucial environmental concerns and embracing a global approach to a more holistic way of thinking, living and being.

A major focus of this gathering is The Five Hundred Year Peace Plan, delivered by special guest speaker Leon Secatero of the Canoncito Navajo Nation who will address relevant global concerns of cultural and environmental importance that positively embrace land and humanity collectively.

There will also be a range of national and international speakers that will share their expertise and world views on a diverse range of relevant issues including respecting Indigenous knowledge and knowledge systems and communicating the development of sustainable design practices and technologies that do not have negative impact on humanity and the environment. These will include Professor Terry Collins from the USA, Professor Jorg Imberger, Centre for Water Research, UWA, Dr Stephen Hopper, School of Plant Biology, UWA, Dr Joan Winch and Dr Helen Milroy, Aboriginal health practitioners, Dr Richard Walley and Professor Sally Morgan, Aboriginal leaders in culture and the arts, Dillon Kombumerri, Aboriginal architect and Tjokorda Agung, Balinese architect.

There are two associated events as integral components of the Symposium - Indigenous Art Exhibition Gnarlung Wirn, Gnarlung Ngarnk, Gnarlung Boodja - our spirit, our mother, our country and a traditional women's healing workshop Marr Mooditj Gnarlung Djookanka - healing hands of our sisters that provides a perspective on cultural artistic expression and the importance of traditional healing practices.

Website: http://www.sis.uwa.edu.au

For further information contact Tjalaminu Mia, School of Indigenous Studies, UWA, Tel: 08 6488 7338 or [email protected].

For registration details contact the Institute of Advanced Studies, UWA, Tel: 08 6488 1340.