Celebrate NAIDOC Week (5 – 12 July) at the Powerhouse Museum, with a special series of talks and a family storytelling session. Plus enjoy the unique exhibition, Yinalung Yenu: women’s journey, exploring the lives, experiences and achievements of six Indigenous women.
FAMILY EVENT
Sunday 5 July, 11am – 12pm
Adam Hill and his Didgeridoo story
Join us for an enthralling and engaging session of interactive storytelling for families, led by Koori artist Adam Hill. Children will be enthralled by the unique story of Adam's journey from the city to the bush, and his passion for learning to play the Yidaki.
TALKS AFTER NOON
This special series of NAIDOC Week talks will give insight into the world of Indigenous Australian women, their achievements and their desire to continue working for their families, their peoples and their communities.
Sunday 5 July, 2pm – 3pm
What works in Indigenous education? Professor Larissa Behrendt
This talk will examine how Aboriginal children could be better engaged in education, why governments ignore this information and what is needed to overcome low Indigenous literacy and numeracy rates. Professor Behrendt is a Eualeyai/Kamillaroi woman and Professor of Law and Director of Research at the Jumbunna Indigenous House of Learning at the University of Technology, Sydney. She is admitted to the Supreme Court of the ACT and NSW as a barrister. Her story is featured in the Yinalung Yenu exhibition.
Wednesday 8 July, 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Where do you want young Indigenous women to be in the future?
The Hon. Linda Burney MP
Minister Burney, of Wiradjuri descent, is the Member for Canterbury and NSW Minister for Community Services. Originally trained as a teacher, she was the first Aboriginal Australian to be elected to the NSW Parliament.
Sunday 12 July, 2pm – 3pm
Forum: Indigenous women, diverse directions
This forum will focus on education, art and culture, with personal and professional stories from a diverse group of leading Indigenous women. Featuring Bronwyn Bancroft, artist, designer and businesswoman (featured in Yinalung Yenu exhibition); Sheryl Connors, Education Officer, Australian Museum; Janet Mooney, Director, Koori Centre, University of Sydney; and Lynette Riley, Senior Lecturer, Koori Centre, University of Sydney.