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IKC Workshop 2021 Learning, Connecting & Collaborating
Venue COVID-safe measures
The Bailey, Cairns Keeping you safe
163 Abbott Street, Cairns
Phone: (07) 4253 4000 • Sign in using the Bailey Hotel’s QR code, located at
the reception entry.
• Please use hand sanitiser located at the entry of the
Acknowledgement of conference room.
Traditional Owners • Please practise physical distance by keeping 1.5
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander metres between you and others.
peoples and their continuing connection to land and as • Observe room and lift capacity signs.
custodians of stories for millennia. We are inspired by this
tradition in our work to share and preserve Queensland’s • A face mask is provided for you in the workshop
memory for future generations. bag. If you require any additional masks throughout
the workshop, please see a member of the
Indigenous Services Team.
Conference photos • A COVID Marshall will be your point of contact
Scan the QR code to view and download the latest during the workshop. This will be announced by
conference photos, or visit http://bit.ly/ikc21. Nathan Williams, Program Officer, at the workshop’s
commencement each day.
• If you are unwell, please do not attend the workshop
and advise Louise Hunter, 0477 396 516 or Natasha
Hirakawa, 0488 913 165.
• If you come into contact with someone who has
been diagnosed with COVID-19, please do not
attend the workshop, advise Louise Hunter or
Natasha Hirakawa and organise to get tested
Social media immediately.
Hashtags: #ikc21 #slq • If you need to seek medical assistance, contact
@ikcqld details of the nearest 24/7 medical centre are below.
@statelibraryqld
Cairns 24/7 Medical Centre
@ikcnetwork 156 Grafton St, Cairns (Cr Florence & Grafton St)
@slqld Phone: (07) 4052 1119
@statelibraryqld Cairns COVID Test Centre
Cairns Hospital, Testing and Fever Clinic
165 Esplanade, Cairns
Ph. 07 4226 4781
Workshop resources After hours contact information
Workshop resources are available on the
Louise Hunter, State Library, 0477 396 516
Public Libraries Connect website. Natasha Hirakawa, State Library, 0488 913 165
Visit plconnect.slq.qld.gov.au, then navigate to:
> Professional development
> Professional development resources
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Day 1: Monday Workshop dinner
Pachamama, level 3, The Bailey
Dress — smart casual
6.15 pm Registrations upon arrival
6.45 pm Welcome from Douglas Graham
Master of Ceremonies IKC Coordinator, Woorabinda
Welcome to Country Gavin Singleton
Yirrangydji Traditional Owner
Gudju Gudju Fourmile
Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Traditional Owner
Guest speaker Sharon Phineasa
Visual artist
Commemorating 10th anniversary of the IKC logo
Entertainment
Group photo Christine Howes
Freelance journalist
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Ngalpan Kaymel Ngulayg
Indigenous Knowledge Centre artwork
by artist Sharon Phineasa
Title: Ngalpan Kaymel Ngulayg – Our Collective Knowledge
(in Kala Kawaw Ya, Top Western Torres Strait Islander dialect)
Artwork Interpretation
The progressive nature of the artwork with the Sea & The vine motifs running in between the land and sand
Freshwater turtles advancing along a path in an upward symbolise growth of knowledge, skills and positive
momentum represents the journey of “longtime learning”. developmental experiences. By attaining this growth, all are
Both the Sea and Freshwater turtles are an important aspect able to progress and become productive & successful in all
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Both areas of community life and beyond.
represent the admirable ability to overcome obstacles, in
order to survive and progress. The valuable wealth of shared knowledge available through
the State Library of Queensland is accessible for all who
The circular design of the artwork represents the concept seek it. IKC’s are an essential link between this knowledge
that learning is a continual, life long, eternal process. and community members. This partnership provides a vital
Surrounding this design are ‘mini circles’ connected to each touch point, a way of connecting the past with the present,
other with the colours of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait maintaining and preserving history, language, stories and
Islander flags. This represents the IKC Coordinators who are songs. Ensuring that love of cultural knowledge remains
connected together in their efforts to provide a vital part of strong, continually being nurtured and carried forward for
learning and development, as well as creating and nurturing future generations…
learning opportunities in their respective communities
through the Indigenous Knowledge Centres.
The land bodies on the top & bottom of the design (brown for Sharon Phineasa
land/yellow for sand) represent the supportive roles of the
State Library of Queensland in Brisbane to the south and the
Indigenous Library Services of SLQ in Cairns to the north.
4Day 2: Tuesday Immersing in Indigenous knowledge
The original storytellers and influencing future
generations
Aria II and III Room, level 3, The Bailey
8am Arrivals
8.30–8.45am Housekeeping Nathan Williams
Program Officer, Indigenous Services
Housekeeping and introductions from Master of Ceremonies
Welcome Vicki McDonald AM
State Librarian and CEO
Welcome and open the IKC Workshop 2021
8.45–9.30am Keynote: Harold Ludwick
Indigenous knowledge — Guugu Yimidhirr historian, author, James Cook Museum Indigenous
65,000 years of culture, Project Officer and 2021 Atlantic Fellow from UNIMELB enrolled in a
stories and traditions Master’s Course for Social Change and Social Equity
9.30–10am Setting the scene Louise Denoon
Executive Director, Public Libraries and Engagement
An overview of the partnership between councils, IKCs and State Library.
Considering the themes for the workshop, the roles IKCs play in
communities and opportunities for deeply local solutions and collaboration
10–10.15am Morning tea Aria II and III Room, level 3, The Bailey
510.15–11am Indigenous Authors Panel Louise Hunter (panel facilitator)
Lead, Indigenous Services
Eunice Day
Author, The Coloured Echidna
Billie-Jean Taylor
Author, My People
Louise Hunter leads a panel of Indigenous authors who will share their
journey of publishing a book as a part of the Stories for Little
Queenslanders series.
Workshop participants will also view a short video of the black&write!
program.
11am–12pm First 5 Forever: Gina Crowe
Keeping it local Program Officer, Young People and Families
This session includes a brief introduction to First 5 Forever and the
importance of the coordinator's role for local families. The group will
discuss the opportunities available through First 5 Forever to connect their
IKC with families in their communities. Participants will have an
opportunity to share successes and challenges delivering the program in
their local community.
12-12.15pm Introduction of the Minister Vicki McDonald AM
State Librarian and CEO
Introduction of the Minister
The Honourable Leeanne Enoch MP
Minister for Communities and Housing, Minister for Digital Economy and
Minister for the Arts
Photo opportunity
12.15–1pm Lunch Aria II and III Room, level 3, The Bailey
1–2pm First 5 Forever Group Activity: Story time: The group will discuss ideas to support the delivery of First 5
Talk, Read, Sing, Play, Share Forever sessions by exploring the early literacy strategies highlighted in
Messaging and story sharing the Stories for Little Queenslanders books. Participants will share
experiences and ideas for collaboratively incorporating cultural knowledge
and delivery into First 5 Forever programs.
2-3pm Rhyme time: Participants have to the opportunity to practise sharing
meaningful parent messaging in addition to discussing strategies for
communicating with influence during First 5 Forever programs.
3–3.15pm Afternoon tea Aria II and III Room, level 3, The Bailey
63.15–3.30 pm First 5 Forever First 5 Forever wrap up and next steps
(concludes)
3.30–4pm Story Time at Yarrabah IKC Pam Mundraby
IKC Coordinator, Yarrabah
4–4.30pm TSIRC Professional Barbara Dau
Development Workshop, IKC Coordinator, Boigu
Badu IKC
Louise Manas
IKC Coordinator, Kubin
Naila Nona
IKC Coordinator, Badu
Ada Pearson
IKC Coordinator, Hammond Island
Elsie Whap
IKC Coordinator, Mabuiag
4.30–4.45pm Wrap up day 2 Douglas Graham
IKC Coordinator, Woorabinda
Reflection, daily journal and survey
4.45pm End day 2
7Day 3: Wednesday Building resilient IKCs
Using planning and technology to preserve and
share Indigenous knowledge
Aria II and III Room, level 3, The Bailey
8am Arrivals
8.25–8.30am Welcome and housekeeping Nathan Williams
Program Officer, Indigenous Services
8.30–8.45am Deadly Threads Louise Hunter
Lead, Indigenous Services
Louise will give you a preview of the upcoming State Library showcase in
kuril dhagun that highlights the history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander shirts, singlets, polos and jerseys from across Queensland.
8.45–9.15am First Nations at the Marcus Hughes
National Library of Australia Director, Indigenous Engagement, National Library of Australia
Guy Hansen
Director, Exhibitions, National Library of Australia
Marcus and Guy will provide an overview of the Indigenous collections at
National Library of Australia and how they plan to engage with
communities into the future.
9.15–10am Indigenous Languages Des Crump
in action Indigenous Languages Coordinator, kuril dhagun
Des will provide an overview of kuril dhagun, the background to
International Year of Indigenous Languages and future activity that builds
on that legacy within the International Decade of Indigenous Languages.
IKC Coordinators will be given a range of resources to enable them to
take a local lead in community-based activities as part of the International
Decade of Indigenous Languages.
10–10.15am Morning tea Aria II and III Room, level 3, The Bailey
810.15–11.15am Community leading language Des Crump (panel facilitator)
programs — panel discussion Indigenous Languages Coordinator, kuril dhagun
Douglas Graham
Woorabinda IKC
Davina Tilberoo
Woorabinda IKC
Lorraine Young
Umagico IKC
Louise Manas
Kubin IKC
IKC Coordinators will share knowledge of their experience of attending
State Library’s Indigenous Languages Residency Workshops, what is
working in their communities as well as generate discussion around what
it could look like in other settings.
11.15am–12.15pm Deadly Digital programming James Collins
and resources Program Officer, Inclusive Communities
Alan Duncan
Program Support Officer, Inclusive Communities
Find out about the various digital literacy/inclusion programs and
resources available to enable IKC Coordinators to deliver community-
focused programs that will capture and share culture, language and
stories for future generations.
Digital inclusion James and Alan will provide an interactive session with various digital
tools and resources demonstrating how IKC Coordinators can use these
to support digital skills and culture programs they are currently running in
their IKC.
There will also be a range of kits on display catering for beginners to
advanced users, and an opportunity for IKC staff to discuss ways to build
their skills and knowledge.
12.15–1pm Lunch Aria II and III Room, level 3, The Bailey
1–1.30 pm Kaap Thonam: Woyan-Min Noel Waterman
biocultural project app IKC Coordinator, Aurukun
Noel will share the story of how Perry Yunkaporta, Traditional Owner and
Biocultural Team Leader Wik, engaged the community to develop the app
‘Kapp Thonam, a Wik Seasons Calendar’, which teaches the important
knowledge of Aurukun’s seven seasons.
1.30–2pm Deadly COVID work Mylee Joseph
Lead, Public Library Programs
Considering all the deadly work done during COVID by IKCs, it is an
opportunity to reflect, capture learnings and review experiences during the
lockdown and operating in a new environment since the reopening of
IKCs.
92–2.30pm Keeping Cherbourg safe Edwina Stewart
Community Services Manager, Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council
Edwina will share how the Winifred Fisher Indigenous Knowledge Centre
played an important role during COVID with keeping community members
safe by providing a safe space for students to learn as well as outreach
services to families.
2.30–2.45pm Afternoon tea Aria II and III Room, level 3, The Bailey
2.45–3.45pm Planning for change Christine Stucley
Senior Program Officer, Local Government Coordination
Learn how State Library works with IKCs and councils with an opportunity
to interact, share ideas and discuss the benefits of developing an IKC
operational plan.
3.45–4pm Wrap up day 3 Mabelene Whap
IKC Coordinator, Seisia
Reflection, daily journal and survey
3.45–4.30pm SPECIAL SESSION Christine Stucley
IKC Community Services Senior Program Officer, Local Government Coordination
Managers Only
Venue: Archie Room, level 3
A dedicated session for IKC and Community Services Managers to
discuss grants, acquittals, annual reporting, plans and future grant
opportunities.
4.30pm End day 3
10Day 4: Thursday IKC collections and library spaces
Aria II and III Room, level 3, The Bailey
7.45am Arrivals
8–8.20am Welcome and housekeeping Nathan Williams
Program Officer, Indigenous Services
8.20–8.30am Library spaces Participants to walk to Cairns City Library, corner of Abbott and Aplin
Streets, for a guided tour of the library.
8.30–9.30am Cairns City Library Karen McGuire
Acting City Librarian
Check out the Cairns City Library to see firsthand how the staff manage
their operations, programs and collections to provide a quality library
service.
9.30–9.40am Return to The Bailey
9.40–10.15am A Fresh Start for IKCs Lesley Acres
Program Officer, Indigenous Services
A video highlighting the work undertaken by the IKC and State Library
staff to refresh the library collections around the state and an opportunity
to reflect, share experiences and provide feedback on the IKC Fresh Start
Project.
10.15–10.30am Morning tea Aria II and III Room, level 3, The Bailey
10.30am–12pm Collections: Margretha Gould
where to from here? Lead, Access Services
Participants will be given an opportunity to delve further into Aurora and
Montage with an interactive session to provide IKC staff training in how to
manage their IKC collections in the new catalogue system.
12–12.45pm Lunch Aria II and III Room, level 3, The Bailey
12.45–1.15pm Library Leadership Training Douglas Graham
IKC Coordinator, Woorabinda
In 2020, Douglas was a participant of the Library Leadership Training and
will share his knowledge, experience and the outcomes which have
benefited his role as IKC Coordinator.
111.15–1.45pm Northern Peninsula Area Pauline Lifu
Regional Council — IKC IKC Coordinator, New Mapoon
refurbishments
Julieanna Phineasa
IKC Coordinator, Bamaga
Mabelene Whap
A/ Community Services Manager and IKC Coordinator, Seisia
Lorraine Young
IKC Coordinator, Umagico
Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council is refurbishing four IKCs —
Bamaga, New Mapooon, Seisia and Umagico. NPARC staff will provide
insight into the refurbishment plans and progress made.
1.45–2.15pm How can State Library Louise Denoon
assist you? Executive Director, Public Libraries and Engagement
This session is an opportunity for participants to provide feedback on
State Library’s services including support, development, training, field
visits and communication.
2.15–2.45pm IKC Yarnabout Lesley Acres
Program Officer, Indigenous Services
Joshua Kitchens
Program Officer, Indigenous Services
This session is an opportunity for participants to yarn and reflect on the
week using the ancient tradition of the yarning circle.
2.45–3pm Wrap up day 4 Noel Waterman
IKC Coordinator, Aurukun
Reflection, daily journal and survey
3–3.15pm Wrap up IKC Workshop 2021 Nathan Williams
Program Officer, Indigenous Services
3.15–3.30pm Afternoon tea Aria II and III Room, level 3, The Bailey
3.30–4pm SPECIAL SESSION Joshua Kitchens
TSIRC update Program Officer, Indigenous Services
TSIRC staff only
TSIRC corporate affairs
A TSIRC-focused wrap-up with information on new resources, a new
exchange schedule, and social media opportunities.
4pm End day 4
12Guest speakers, panellists, and facilitators
Lesley Acres is a descendant of the Gudju Gudju Fourmile is a Traditional Vicki McDonald AM is the State Librarian
Bidjara, Kairi nations and Badulgal people Owner and representative of the Gimuy and CEO, State Library of Queensland.
of Badu Island. Lesley is a Program Walubara Yidinji people in Cairns. Vicki is a Past President of the Australian
Officer, Indigenous Services, State Library Library Information Association. She is
and is based in Brisbane. Her portfolio of Margretha Gould is the Lead, Access very active in the International Federation
communities is Cherbourg, Woorabinda Services, State Library. Margretha leads of Library Associations and Institutions
and Palm Island IKCs. teams both at South Bank and Cannon (IFLA), as Chair of the Professional
Hill to provide access to the statewide Committee she is an ex officio member of
James Collins is a Program Officer, collection. the IFLA Governing Board. She is also a
Inclusive Communities, State Library and member of IFLA’s Asia Oceania Section
is based in Cairns. Natasha Hirakawa is a proud Torres Standing Committee.
Strait Islander woman with Japanese,
Gina Crowe is a Program Officer, Young Scottish, English and Samoan heritage. Karen McGuire is a Librarian, Cairns City
People and Families, State Library. Gina Natasha is a Program Support Officer, Libraries, owned and operated by Cairns
is based in Brisbane. Indigenous Services, State Library, based Regional Council.
in Cairns. Natasha provides administration
Des Crump has cultural links from South- support to the Indigenous Services Team Sharon Phineasa is a proud Torres Strait
West Queensland, part of the Kamilaroi and currently supports Yarrabah IKC. Island woman and a descendant of the
Nation. He is Indigenous Languages Ait-Koedal and Dhoeybaw clans of Saibai
Coordinator, State Library, based in Guy Hansen is the Director, Exhibitions at Island and Dauan Island in the Top
Brisbane. National Library of Australia, Canberra. Western region of the Torres Strait. She is
the artist who created the IKC Logo.
Eunice Day is a proud Aboriginal woman Marcus Hughes is the Director,
descended from the Yiman Eaglehawk Indigenous Engagement at National Gavin Singleton is a Traditional Owner
people and Lama Lama people. Eunice is Library of Australia, Canberra. and representative of the Yirrganydji
the author of The Coloured Echidna, part people in Cairns.
of the Stories for Little Queenslanders Louise Hunter has connections to the
series. In 2020, Eunice was awarded a Girramay people of Cardwell, Kuku Christine Stucley is a Senior Program
black&write! Fellowship. Nyungul people, near Wujal Wujal and Officer, Local Government Coordination,
Ambrym Island, Vanuatu. She is Lead, State Library and is based in Cairns.
Louise Denoon is the Executive Director, Indigenous Services, State Library, based
Public Libraries and Engagement, State in Cairns. Billie-Jean Taylor is a proud Mithika and
Library. Louise manages the Public Kamilaroi woman. She is the author of My
Libraries and Engagement directorate Mylee Joseph is acting as Lead, Public People, part of the Stories for Little
which consists of a number of branches Library Programs, State Library. She Queenslanders series.
and teams including Indigenous Services, manages the Indigenous Services Team
Inclusive Communities, kuril dhagun, and the Inclusive Communities Team and Nathan Williams is a descendant of the
Young People and Families, and Local is based in Brisbane. Tag clan of Ugar (Stephen) Island in the
Government Coordination. Torres Strait on his father’s side and a
Josh Kitchens is a Program Officer, descendant of the Guugu Yimithirr Nation
Alan Duncan is a Program Officer, Indigenous Services, State Library, based on his mother’s side. Nathan is a Program
Inclusive Communities, State Library and in Cairns. His portfolio of IKCs is Northern Officer, Indigenous Services, State
is based in Brisbane. Peninsula Area and Torres Strait Islands. Library, based in Cairns. His portfolio of
communities is Pormpuraaw, Napranum,
Douglas Graham is a proud Yiman, Harold Ludwick is a Bulgun Warra man Aurukun IKCs and the soon-to-be
Gooreng Gooreng, Lama Lama and whose traditional lands lie west of established Mapoon.
Muluradji descendent. He is also Cooktown. He identifies with the Black
employed as the IKC Coordinator, Cockatoo group with his Totem being the
Woorabinda IKC. night owl called Mirrgi. His life experience
and his passion for Indigenous rights has
Lauren Erickson is a Program Officer, been the catalyst for his push for
Indigenous Services, State Library, based Indigenous issues to be taken seriously,
in Cairns. Her portfolio of communities is taking him into remote communities and
Lockhart River, Wujal Wujal and Hope overseas. Harold works as an Indigenous
Vale IKCs. Project Officer and Guide at James Cook
Museum, Cooktown.
13Acquittal process
• After the workshop, State Library will email you directly or via your Community Services Manager.
• You will be asked to complete the Acquittal Report by answering a series of questions.
• Your responses should be at least 150 words and include images of your participation in the workshop.
• Sample questions below will help with your acquittal.
1. What knowledge, skills, or ideas have you gained from the workshop?
2. What are some of the practical ways you will use this learning to further develop the programs and services at your IKC?
3. Who will you partner with within your local community to maximise any opportunities presented at the IKC workshop?
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