Indigenous Voice to Parliament
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Our University is committed to building on our proud record in Indigenous higher education, innovation and engagement and extending our collaboration and partnerships with Indigenous peoples of our regions and beyond.
Working closely with the University’s Indigenous Strategy and Leadership office we have identified a panel of indigenous leaders from within the university, to discuss the role the university plays in sharing information about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum.
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Event Agenda
Keynote by Professor John Maynard
Professor John Maynard will show us the history behind our First Nations voice to Parliament and the referendum vote.
Panel Discussion
Hosted by Shahni Wellington, the panel of University of Newcastle's leadership team will discuss the voice to Parliament vote and what it means to them. Sitting on the panel to share their stories will be Nathan Towney, Dr. Ray Kelly, Kathleen Butler and joining them, Professor John Maynard.
Post-event Reception
Please join us for light refreshments following the conclusion of the lecture
Event Information
- Date: Tuesday 16th May 2023
- Time: 6.00pm for a 6:30pm start. (AEST)
- Doors: 6:15pm for a 6:30pm start (AEST)
- Location: Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, University of Newcastle, Corner Laman Street, Auckland St, Newcastle. Directions can be found here.
Parking: Parking can be found on street or in the Civic West car park. Information regarding travelling to the University of Newcastle's City Campus can be found here.
Accessibility: Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, University of Newcastle, offers accessible seating. This seating is available to patrons who may be wheelchair or mobility aid users, those with low mobility or struggle with stairs, and their companions. Please contact events@newcastle.edu.au with any questions about how to book these seats.
Livestream: This event will be livestreamed and recorded. The livestream will be available on university webpage. The livestream of the event will go live at the time the event starts at 6:30pm (AEST) The livestream is free to publicly view and a recording will be kept for reference. If you would like to access the recording post event please contact events@newcastle.edu.au
Indigenous Voice to Parliament LIVESTREAM
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.