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Let's Talk Decolonisation
A filmed panel discussion, will take an in-depth look at the fundamental questions surrounding decolonisation. The panelists are advocates for Indigenous peoples in international law Dr Irene Watson, Aboriginal philosopher Mary Graham, medical anthropologist Gregory Phillips, and veteran Aboriginal activist Dale Ruska. The video will be released online May 23rd and broadcast on 989fm from […]
Listen >>Let's Talk Treaty Panel
We all know Yothu Yindi’s hit song Treaty. But what is Treaty? When it comes to relations between Indigenous peoples and colonial powers, treaties are simply formal agreements that set down the terms and conditions by which two or more groups can coexist. The British Empire signed treaties with many of the tribes of Americas, and the […]
Listen >>BIMA Vision Finalist for Film Award
In 1982 First Nations people from across the country converged on Brisbane to protest the Commonwealth Games, demand recognition of Aboriginal Land Rights and demonstrate against the Queensland Government’s oppressive Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Protection Act. The Brisbane Indigenous Media Association (BIMA) produced a documentary on this landmark in the political struggle of First […]
Listen >>Serving Country : Centenary & Beyond
2014 National NAIDOC week theme has been announced. This year’s NAIDOC theme honours all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women who have fought in defence of country. From our warriors in the Frontier Wars to our warriors who have served with honour and pride in Australia’s military conflicts and engagements across the globe. We proudly highlight and recognise the […]
Listen >>Clancestry, A Celebration of Country at QPAC
Clancestry is an annual festival celebrating the arts and cultural practices of the world’s First Nations Peoples with a particular focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Awarded a Queensland Reconciliation Award for the inaugural event in 2013, it is a community festival produced by QPAC with advice and counsel from Elders and community leaders. […]
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