Recent
events:
Disability Action Plan 2009-2011
released
ANU
reconciliation Action Plan launched
Introducing ANU to the Indigenous Community
Yolngu
Boy Free Film Screening
July
ANU
Reconciliation Action Plan launched
ANU staff and students came together last week to celebrate
the launch of the
ANU Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
The ANU RAP formalises the University’s commitment to
increase understanding of Indigenous culture and history,
increase participation of Indigenous students and staff and
foster partnerships in Indigenous research and development.
The plan was developed in consultation with
Reconciliation Australia by the ANU RAP Committee, chaired
by Director of the National Centre for Indigenous Studies,
Professor Mick Dodson.
It focuses on four key areas of activity: undergraduate
education, employment, graduate education and community
engagement.
Speaking at the launch Professor Dodson said that it was
a proud day for the University.
“Today, the leading University in the nation sets an
ambitious benchmark for other higher education institutions
to follow,” Professor Dodson said.
“A document like this is not created overnight. It has
taken almost two years of hard work and ongoing consultation
by a team of people comprising ANU staff, students, and
colleagues from Reconciliation Australia and Indigenous
community members.
“There are many to thank, but at the very least I want to
commend the leadership displayed by the Vice Chancellor Ian
Chubb and to acknowledge the support of Reconciliation
Australia staff. I also want to express my gratitude to the
ANU Reconciliation Action Plan Committee and the Student
Working Group for being instrumental in driving the RAP
process and the events that have been hosted today for the
launch of the document.”
The day’s events included a leadership breakfast, a
concert featuring Indigenous performers, a reconciliation
roundtable and an official presentation ceremony.
At the ceremony, Chancellor Kim Beazley said he hoped
other tertiary institutions would follow the University’s
lead in taking an institution-wide approach to
reconciliation.
“ANU has a massive role to play in encouraging the
tertiary sector around Australia to play its role in closing
the gaps in tertiary education for Indigenous Australia,” he
said.
Professor Ian Chubb said that the action plan was
significant for both the University and the nation.
“As the national university, it’s important for us to
take the lead on a matter of such national significance.
This commitment to reconciliation is a very important step
for us as an institution and as a nation,” he said.
“It is the obligation of the University to help those
parts of the community that have been historically
disadvantaged. If we who are privileged don’t work to
overcome that disadvantage, who in this country will?”
ANU is the first of the Group of Eight Universities to
take campus-wide action on reconciliation.
Introducing ANU to the Indigenous Community
Introducing ANU to the
Indigenous Community
ANU is organising a special event, coordinated
by the University's Diversity and Inclusion Unit, on Friday 3 July from
12-4pm at the Hedley Bull Centre.
We want to throw open the
gates of ANU to our local Indigenous community and to highlight the
University as potential employer at all levels (including administration
and academia.) This event will promote the University as a place to work
for Indigenous people. We aim to demonstrate that there are many
workplace opportunities at ANU. We also want to encourage potential
students to think of ANU as the best place for study. The
University's Colleges are participating by providing exhibitions and
demonstrations of research and teaching. Other areas of the University
are also involved, including ANU Green, HR, and the Division of
Information. All of this is in support of the new ANU Reconciliation
Action Plan, which will be launched on Thursday 30 July.
An afternoon of events
have been planned that will include tours of the ANU
starting and finishing at the Hedley Bull Centre;
Dreamtime storytelling, entertainment by the ACT
Torres Strait Islander Dance Troupe and a didgeridoo
performance by Warren Ganter Saunders.
Speaker/Host:
The Australian National University
Venue:
Hedley Bull Centre
Date:
Friday, 3 July 2009
Time:
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Enquiries:
Ian Martin on 6125 5981
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Yolngu Boy Free Film
Screening
Friday 10 July at 8pm, Coombs Lecture
Theatre
Winner of the People's
Choice award at the 2001 Zanzibar
International Film Festival, Yolngu Boy
is the story of three lives, two laws
and one country.…
Caught in
the collision of the oldest living
culture on Earth and the realities of a
modern world, three boys defy the law
and embark on an epic journey to chase
their dream and save their futures.
"Yolngu
Boy is one of the most rewarding films
that you are likely to see...This is
truly a masterpiece of community spirit
and a gift to the world. Don't miss this
film, a remarkable insight into
contemporary Australia. Five out of
five." James Brandis, WA Post
All are
welcome. For more information: Penny Cox
6125 3549
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Join us as we launch the ANU RAP on 30 July
The
Australian National University (ANU) has a vision
for an Australia that provides equal opportunity for
all, while recognising and respecting the special
place, culture and contribution of Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first
Australians. The ANU Reconciliation Action Plan
(RAP) is the demonstration of our commitment to
reconciliation.
12-2pm ANU RAP CONCERT
Join Indigenous hip-hop group, The Last
Kinection, poet and rapper, Omar Musa,
and others at the ANU Refectory.
4-4.30pm ANU RAP CEREMONY
Chair of the ANU
Reconciliation Committee, Professor Mick
Dodson will present the ANU RAP to ANU
Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Chubb, at
the ANU Arts Centre Theatre.
4.30-6pm ANU RAP FORUM
This public forum will
bring ANU staff, students and academics
together to talk about Reconciliation at
ANU, at the ANU Arts Centre Theatre.
All are
welcome. For more information: Penny Cox
6125 3549
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ANU RAP Concert featuring The Last Kinection and Omar Musa
This
year has already shaped up to be a huge year for the band,
The Last Kinection
with the release of the debut album Nutches, a national tour
supporting The Herd and opening for US hip-hop pioneers Public Enemy.
This July the band will begin their first national tour - the PROPA MAD
DEADLY TOUR, proudly supported by Triple J. The tour will include a stop
in Canberra for a performance at the launch of the ANU RAP. Be at the
Refectory to see The Last Kinection, pumping out big beats, powerfully
charged entertaining conscious lyrics backed with energetic positive
vibes.
Sharp and poetic, Australian hip-hop has a confident new voice.
Omar Musa,
2008 Australian Poetry Slam champion, is set to take part in the
ANU RAP Launch. From his poignant thoughts on big city life in
“Hemingway” to the languid summer jam “Opal”, The Massive EP marries
hip-hop, rock and funk. After winning the Triple J sponsored Realise
Your Dream competition, he relocated to London to work in the music
industry, collaborate with British rappers such as grime star Akala, and
pen the beginnings of his debut EP.
This free concert will be held at the ANU Refectory on Thursday
30 July from 12-2pm.
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March 2009
Diversity In the Workplace- Lunchtime discussions
In
recognition of the support for diversity in the workplace at ANU, the
Diversity and Inclusion Unit has invited the CEO of the Australian
Employers’ Network on Disability, Ms Suzanne Colbert, to facilitate a
series of informal lunchtime discussions during 2009. These sessions are
open to all staff and focus on topical disability issues. The ANU is
proud to be a foundation member of the Network on Disability and has a
representative on the Board of the Network. A light lunch will be
provided during the discussions which cover the following topics:
Wednesday 29 April 2009- 9- Mind Matters – mental health in the
workplace 12.30 to 2 pm Scarth Room University House
Thursday 11 June 2009- Age
Matters - ageing & disability in the workplace 12.30 to 2 pm
Scarth Room University House
Wednesday 5 August 2009 -Words
Matter - communicating with people with
disability in the workplace 12.30 to 2 pm McDonald Room, Menzies Library
Wednesday 14 October 2009 - Jobs Matter – recruiting people with
disability 12.30 to 2 pm McDonald Room, Menzies Library
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Harmony Day
Harmony
Day is celebrated on 21 March each year. Harmony Day celebrates the
cohesive and inclusive nature of our nation and promotes the benefits of
cultural diversity.
To see and hear more about
Harmony Day click
here.
Harmony Day Events
The ANU Students’ Association is
planning a multicultural festival with food stalls and cultural
performances in the union court on Thursday 2 April. Everyone is welcome
to attend. Contact for this event is Thomas Galvin 6125 9865 or email
sa.vicepres@anu.edu.au. For other Harmony Day events in the ACT go to
www.harmony.gov.au and enter the National Harmony Day Diary Search.
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updates.
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