AIATSIS National Indigenous Studies Conference 2009
Perspectives on Urban Life: Connections and Reconnections
29 September to 1 October
The Manning Clark Centre, Australian National University, Canberra
Call for papers is now closed.
Preliminary timetable and list of speakers is now available here
If you have any queries please contact the conference organisers (conference2009@ aiatsis.gov. au)
CONFERENCE THEME
As its major theme, the conference will consider a range of questions for Indigenous people living in urban and semi-urban/regional areas.
The Conference provides an opportunity for a diverse range of people to discuss issues of relevance for today's urban Indigenous population, including community members and organizations, Traditional Owners, policy makers, service and industry providers, government agencies, consultants, academics and researchers.
For more information about the conference theme click here
TOURS, WORKSHOPS AND TRADE STALLS
The conference runs from Tuesday to Thursday, providing an opportunity for participants to hold workshops on the Monday and/or Friday. Workshops currently being considered include:
- tour of Indigenous cultural sites around the ACT, sponsored by the ACT Government. Monday pm and Friday am
- discussion / workshop on the revised Guidelines for Ethical Research in Indigenous Studies. A draft of the Guidelines will be available at the conference.
- researching urban histories
Trade stalls, exhibitions and poster displays are also invited.
Please contact Tony Boxall (e-mail or phone (02) 6246 1145) to discuss your interests.
REGISTRATION
Registrations are now open!
CONFERENCE PRESENTERS ATTENDANCE GRANT
All applicants for grants have been advised the results of their applications. If you have not yet received advice, please contact Tony Boxall (conference2009@ aiatsis.gov. au or (02) 6246 1145).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For information about the welcome reception, conference dinner, accommodation and transport please click here.
ENQUIRIES
Program: Cressida Fforde (02 6261 4221)
General information: Tony Boxall (02 6246 1145)
email: Conference 2009
Street address: AIATSIS Lawson Cres, Acton, ACT
Postal address: AIATSIS, GPO Box 553, Canberra ACT 2601 Australia
For more on the conference, or to register, visit the site here
http://www.aiatsis.gov.au/research_program/events2/conference_2009 .
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