In this talk we address three questions – initially can, and (if so) how can people from non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures learn to appreciate and adopt the wisdom encoded in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander world views (ways of knowing and learning) and for the enhancement of living practices and social outcomes? And then – how does such appreciation, and mindful adoption of wise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practices benefit society collectively, in this case higher education? To examine these questions, we focus on yarning as a wise practice that is both a purpose or end in itself and a means to enacting or facilitating other goals.

This talk proposes ways in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowing and learning through artefact-based learning and deeper understanding of yarning can be used as tools to create a decolonising change (politically, socially, policy, legislative and cross-culturally). It is proposed that immersive experiences in the symbolic and material nature of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge transmission is key to influencing perspective that then leads to collective but more importantly individual change.

The images below are the speaker’s own artwork.

The event will take place via Zoom. The link and joining instructions will be provided upon registration nearer the time. To register for the event – please go to this link

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