50 Years of NAIDOC Panel Talk @ Once Known
Description
Join Noongar, Nyiyaparli, Yamatji facilitator Emma Garlett in conversation with Dr. Carol Dowling (Badimaya) and Gningala Yarran (Wongi/Yamitji and Nyoongar/Gitja) for a special NAIDOC Week panel reflecting on 50 years of NAIDOC and its enduring significance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Taking place in the powerful surrounds of Once Known, this discussion will explore the evolution of NAIDOC Week as a platform for advocacy, celebration and truth-telling, and consider its connections to the Carrolup story. Panellists will reflect on the legacy of those who have fought for recognition, rights and self-determination, while considering the importance of continuing to share First Nations histories and voices with future generations.
Refreshments provided.
Accessibility
Everyone is welcome. Plan your visit to Curtin 139 St Georges Terrace.
Header image: Curtin 139 St Georges Terrace (Old Perth Boys School) with national NAIDOC logo.
About the Speakers
Emma Garlett (Facilitator)
Facilitator Emma Garlett is a Noongar, Nyiyaparli and Yamatji woman, Director of Garlett Group and Council Member at Curtin University. She is a passionate advocate for First Nations rights and reconciliation.
Dr Carol Dowling (Panellist)
Panellist Dr Carol Dowling is a proud Badimia (Yamatji) woman (Nyarlu) knowledge holder/leader (Marja) whose strong family ties are in the central west of WA. An Associate Professor at Curtin University, she has spent more than three decades working in Aboriginal studies, community development and cultural advocacy, and is widely recognised for her work in Aboriginal media, oral histories and social justice.
Gningala Yarran (Panellist)
Panellist Gningala Yarran is a Wongi/Yamitji on mother’s side and Nyoongar/Gitja on father’s side. She is a qualified lawyer holding a Master of Business Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Indigenous Australian Research Methodologies, graduating from Curtin Centre for Aboriginal Studies. Gningala is currently undertaking a PhD examining Social Procurement and the rise of ‘black cladded’ businesses.
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