To mark our 30 years, we are delighted to launch a series of special events with Spinifex Press authors.
WELCOME TO COUNTRY will feature:
Judy Atkinson AM
Poppy Lever, Director of Warlayirti Art Centre
Tjiliwa Helen Nagomara, Chair of Kapululangu Aboriginal Women’s Law and Culture Centre
Nakarra Marie Mudgedell, former Kapululangu Chair and current Song Woman
Yintji Angie Tchooga, Kapululangu Director
Zohl dé Ishtar
Powhiri Wharamarama Kamira Rika-Heke
Munya Andrews
Ellen Trevorrow
Diane Bell
Some of the discussions revolve around:
The telling of story is one of the oldest human activities, along with song, dance, music and art
Trauma, dadirri, the visceral effect of the building of the Hindmarsh Island bridge, impact of the nuclear industry on Indigenous peoples, stolen generations
Traditional medicine, the growing of food, the live traditions of Indigenous peoples
Astronomy, tracks, trails and the mapping of the world
Passing on of traditions eg schools, language
Feminism, decolonisation and the importance of it in the 21st century and beyond
Indigenous publishing and its importance to Spinifex Press as a feminist activity
This event will be across country as well as across the Tasman Sea.
Time Zones are AEDT (Sydney, Melbourne). To convert to your location please use www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meeting.html
Be part of our 30th anniversary celebrations. Limited spaces available so please RSVP today.