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IKC Workshop 2021 Learning, Connecting & Collaborating Venue COVID-safe measures The Bailey, Cairns Keeping you safe 163 Abbott Street, Cairns Phone: (07) 4253 4000 • Sign in using the Bailey Hotel’s QR code, located at the reception entry. • Please use hand sanitiser located at the entry of the Acknowledgement of conference room. Traditional Owners • Please practise physical distance by keeping 1.5 We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander metres between you and others. peoples and their continuing connection to land and as • Observe room and lift capacity signs. custodians of stories for millennia. We are inspired by this tradition in our work to share and preserve Queensland’s • A face mask is provided for you in the workshop memory for future generations. bag. If you require any additional masks throughout the workshop, please see a member of the Indigenous Services Team. Conference photos • A COVID Marshall will be your point of contact Scan the QR code to view and download the latest during the workshop. This will be announced by conference photos, or visit http://bit.ly/ikc21. Nathan Williams, Program Officer, at the workshop’s commencement each day. • If you are unwell, please do not attend the workshop and advise Louise Hunter, 0477 396 516 or Natasha Hirakawa, 0488 913 165. • If you come into contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19, please do not attend the workshop, advise Louise Hunter or Natasha Hirakawa and organise to get tested Social media immediately. Hashtags: #ikc21 #slq • If you need to seek medical assistance, contact @ikcqld details of the nearest 24/7 medical centre are below. @statelibraryqld Cairns 24/7 Medical Centre @ikcnetwork 156 Grafton St, Cairns (Cr Florence & Grafton St) @slqld Phone: (07) 4052 1119 @statelibraryqld Cairns COVID Test Centre Cairns Hospital, Testing and Fever Clinic 165 Esplanade, Cairns Ph. 07 4226 4781 Workshop resources After hours contact information Workshop resources are available on the Louise Hunter, State Library, 0477 396 516 Public Libraries Connect website. Natasha Hirakawa, State Library, 0488 913 165 Visit plconnect.slq.qld.gov.au, then navigate to: > Professional development > Professional development resources 2 Day 1: Monday Workshop dinner Pachamama, level 3, The Bailey Dress — smart casual 6.15 pm Registrations upon arrival 6.45 pm Welcome from Douglas Graham Master of Ceremonies IKC Coordinator, Woorabinda Welcome to Country Gavin Singleton Yirrangydji Traditional Owner Gudju Gudju Fourmile Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Traditional Owner Guest speaker Sharon Phineasa Visual artist Commemorating 10th anniversary of the IKC logo Entertainment Group photo Christine Howes Freelance journalist 3 Ngalpan Kaymel Ngulayg Indigenous Knowledge Centre artwork by artist Sharon Phineasa Title: Ngalpan Kaymel Ngulayg – Our Collective Knowledge (in Kala Kawaw Ya, Top Western Torres Strait Islander dialect) Artwork Interpretation The progressive nature of the artwork with the Sea & The vine motifs running in between the land and sand Freshwater turtles advancing along a path in an upward symbolise growth of knowledge, skills and positive momentum represents the journey of “longtime learning”. developmental experiences. By attaining this growth, all are Both the Sea and Freshwater turtles are an important aspect able to progress and become productive & successful in all of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Both areas of community life and beyond. represent the admirable ability to overcome obstacles, in order to survive and progress. The valuable wealth of shared knowledge available through the State Library of Queensland is accessible for all who The circular design of the artwork represents the concept seek it. IKC’s are an essential link between this knowledge that learning is a continual, life long, eternal process. and community members. This partnership provides a vital Surrounding this design are ‘mini circles’ connected to each touch point, a way of connecting the past with the present, other with the colours of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait maintaining and preserving history, language, stories and Islander flags. This represents the IKC Coordinators who are songs. Ensuring that love of cultural knowledge remains connected together in their efforts to provide a vital part of strong, continually being nurtured and carried forward for learning and development, as well as creating and nurturing future generations… learning opportunities in their respective communities through the Indigenous Knowledge Centres. The land bodies on the top & bottom of the design (brown for Sharon Phineasa land/yellow for sand) represent the supportive roles of the State Library of Queensland in Brisbane to the south and the Indigenous Library Services of SLQ in Cairns to the north. 4 Day 2: Tuesday Immersing in Indigenous knowledge The original storytellers and influencing future generations Aria II and III Room, level 3, The Bailey 8am Arrivals 8.30–8.45am Housekeeping Nathan Williams Program Officer, Indigenous Services Housekeeping and introductions from Master of Ceremonies Welcome Vicki McDonald AM State Librarian and CEO Welcome and open the IKC Workshop 2021 8.45–9.30am Keynote: Harold Ludwick Indigenous knowledge — Guugu Yimidhirr historian, author, James Cook Museum Indigenous 65,000 years of culture, Project Officer and 2021 Atlantic Fellow from UNIMELB enrolled in a stories and traditions Master’s Course for Social Change and Social Equity 9.30–10am Setting the scene Louise Denoon Executive Director, Public Libraries and Engagement An overview of the partnership between councils, IKCs and State Library. Considering the themes for the workshop, the roles IKCs play in communities and opportunities for deeply local solutions and collaboration 10–10.15am Morning tea Aria II and III Room, level 3, The Bailey 5 10.15–11am Indigenous Authors Panel Louise Hunter (panel facilitator) Lead, Indigenous Services Eunice Day Author, The Coloured Echidna Billie-Jean Taylor Author, My People Louise Hunter leads a panel of Indigenous authors who will share their journey of publishing a book as a part of the Stories for Little Queenslanders series. Workshop participants will also view a short video of the black&write! program. 11am–12pm First 5 Forever: Gina Crowe Keeping it local Program Officer, Young People and Families This session includes a brief introduction to First 5 Forever and the importance of the coordinator's role for local families. The group will discuss the opportunities available through First 5 Forever to connect their IKC with families in their communities. Participants will have an opportunity to share successes and challenges delivering the program in their local community. 12-12.15pm Introduction of the Minister Vicki McDonald AM State Librarian and CEO Introduction of the Minister The Honourable Leeanne Enoch MP Minister for Communities and Housing, Minister for Digital Economy and Minister for the Arts Photo opportunity 12.15–1pm Lunch Aria II and III Room, level 3, The Bailey 1–2pm First 5 Forever Group Activity: Story time: The group will discuss ideas to support the delivery of First 5 Talk, Read, Sing, Play, Share Forever sessions by exploring the early literacy strategies highlighted in Messaging and story sharing the Stories for Little Queenslanders books. Participants will share experiences and ideas for collaboratively incorporating cultural knowledge and delivery into First 5 Forever programs. 2-3pm Rhyme time: Participants have to the opportunity to practise sharing meaningful parent messaging in addition to discussing strategies for communicating with influence during First 5 Forever programs. 3–3.15pm Afternoon tea Aria II and III Room, level 3, The Bailey 6 3.15–3.30 pm First 5 Forever First 5 Forever wrap up and next steps (concludes) 3.30–4pm Story Time at Yarrabah IKC Pam Mundraby IKC Coordinator, Yarrabah 4–4.30pm TSIRC Professional Barbara Dau Development Workshop, IKC Coordinator, Boigu Badu IKC Louise Manas IKC Coordinator, Kubin Naila Nona IKC Coordinator, Badu Ada Pearson IKC Coordinator, Hammond Island Elsie Whap IKC Coordinator, Mabuiag 4.30–4.45pm Wrap up day 2 Douglas Graham IKC Coordinator, Woorabinda Reflection, daily journal and survey 4.45pm End day 2 7 Day 3: Wednesday Building resilient IKCs Using planning and technology to preserve and share Indigenous knowledge Aria II and III Room, level 3, The Bailey 8am Arrivals 8.25–8.30am Welcome and housekeeping Nathan Williams Program Officer, Indigenous Services 8.30–8.45am Deadly Threads Louise Hunter Lead, Indigenous Services Louise will give you a preview of the upcoming State Library showcase in kuril dhagun that highlights the history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander shirts, singlets, polos and jerseys from across Queensland. 8.45–9.15am First Nations at the Marcus Hughes National Library of Australia Director, Indigenous Engagement, National Library of Australia Guy Hansen Director, Exhibitions, National Library of Australia Marcus and Guy will provide an overview of the Indigenous collections at National Library of Australia and how they plan to engage with communities into the future. 9.15–10am Indigenous Languages Des Crump in action Indigenous Languages Coordinator, kuril dhagun Des will provide an overview of kuril dhagun, the background to International Year of Indigenous Languages and future activity that builds on that legacy within the International Decade of Indigenous Languages. IKC Coordinators will be given a range of resources