Fulbright Symposium Circular

Indigenous People in an Interconnected World

CLIMATE

The symposium sessions will be held from July 24th to 27th at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin. The Museum is located in extensive grounds that overlook Fanny Bay and the Beagle Gulf. Its collection of Aboriginal art and material culture is of international standing. The Museum has pleasant indoor and outdoor areas and a licensed cafe/restaurant.

Postal address: MAGNT

P.O. Box 4646

Darwin NT 0801

Phone: 61 (0)8 8999 8201

Fax: 61 (0)8 8999 8289

Symposium fees include transfers; morning/afternoon teas and lunches for the four days of the symposium; welcoming reception and light supper on the 23rd; light supper prior to the Dunlop lecture on the 25th; and conference dinner/sunset cruise on the 26th. Also included in the fees are the programme and a copy of pre-circulated papers. The registration fees are:

Before June 15th , After June 15th

Corporate $400, $450

Normal $350 , $400

Not in full-time employment $300 , $350

To register for the Fulbright symposium complete the registration form that accompanies this circular. This should be sent to the conference co-ordinator, Fiona Verge at 15 Allen Street, Glebe, NSW, 2037. Registration will also be available at MAGNT on the evening of the 23rd and from 8.00 am on the morning of the July 24th.

Claire Smith, UNE and MAGNT. csmith2@metz.une.edu.au

Graeme Ward, AIATSIS. gkw@elc.aiatsis.gov.au

Kathryn Wells, policy, research and design consultant.

Larry Zimmerman, University of Iowa. larry-zimmerman@uiowa.edu

Fiona Verge, Arts administrator.

The sessions will start at 9.00 am and finish at 5.30 pm. They will be integrated with short films and videos by Indigenous film-makers or about Indigenous cultures. The sessions will focus on four themes:

• the globalisation of Indigenous cultures;

• Indigenous lifeways, cultural tourism and mining;

• creating identity in the information age;

• social strategy and policy.

The final session of the symposium will be led by a discussion panel. Each member of the panel will present a short outline of their views on the main issues raised by symposium discussions and on future directions that might be taken in relation to In digenous cultures and an interconnected world. These issues will be opened to general discussion.

Participants are asked to send both a hard and disc copy of their paper to Claire Smith at MAGNT on or before June 30th. Papers delivered after that date are not guaranteed inclusion in the volume of pre-circulated papers. Participants are asked to include a plain English abstract and are encouraged to use maps and photographs in their paper. A copy of the volume of pre-circulated papers will be distributed to participants.

Participants are asked to keep their presentations to 10 minutes only. The presentation is simply to draw out the main points of the pre-circulated paper. It should be delivered in relatively plain English in order to make it as accessible as possible to a broad audience. Presentations will be followed by a few minutes of questions with a panel discussion at the end of the session.

Selected papers will be published by Allen and Unwin, publishers of the Australian Fulbright Series. This year it is likely that publication will be undertaken in international collaboration with a North American university press. Papers which lie outside the theme of the symposium volume, but which are of suitable standard, will be directed to relevant refereed journals.

Stalls will show-case Indigenous works and initiatives in art, print, multi-media and cultural tourism. A book stall will contain recent books by participants in the symposium. Other stalls will be presented by Indigenous publishing and film/video production houses.

Workshops for Indigenous participants only will be held in collaboration with the symposium on topics such as art marketing, Indigenous media, cultural tourism, mining, and inter-active software. In general, these workshops will be held immediately prior to, or after, the symposium. They will be co-ordinated by Top End Indigenous community groups and organisations.

Broadcast coverage of the symposium will be organised in collaboration with national and regional Indigenous Media associations. We anticipate that this will involve Indigenous broadcast and journalism students from communities throughout the Kimbe rley and Top End.

A welcome by Larrakia people and reception will be held on the lawns near the Cornucopia Museum Cafe at 7.00 pm. Music and entertainment will be by local Aboriginal and Islander people. Transport from the Museum to Darwin motels will be provided.

THE YIRRKALA FILM PROJECT: AN ILLUSTRATED PUBLIC LECTURE BY IAN DUNLOP

This lecture will take place in the theatrette, Foyer area of MAGNT, from 7.00-9.00 pm. Light refreshments will be provided immediately prior to the screening and lecture. At the conclusion of the lecture transport from the Museum to Darwin mo tels will be provided.

The symposium dinner and sunset cruise will be held on board The Spirit of Darwin. The cost of the dinner and cruise is included in the symposium fee. Non-alcoholic drinks will be provided with the meal but alcohol will be at personal cost. The Spirit of Darwin will leave Cullen Bay Resort Marina (60 Marina Boulevard, Cullen Bay) at 6.00pm and return at 9.00pm. Transport between MAGNT, the Marina and Darwin motels will be provided.

We have arranged accommodation at rates reduced by 25% at the Mirumbeena Resort Motel, run by Bilioara Pty Ltd and Leisure Investments. This is well appointed, with a licensed restaurant, two lagoon-style pools and spas, and pleasant outdoor areas. It is centrally located within walking distance of the mall and the esplanade.

We are holding a block booking of motel and townhouse units. However, we have to provide definite numbers by June 23rd. The standard units have a double and a single bed. The deluxe units have two queen size beds. The townhouse units have a mezzanine floor (double) and two single beds/settees and kitchen downstairs. They comfortably accommodate up to four people.

Participants can book accommodation at the Mirumbeena by completing the relevant section of the registration form. Those who wish to book directly with the Mirumbeena and obtain the symposium rates will need to indicate clearly at the time of booking that they are attending the Fulbright symposium.

Mirumbeena Resort Motel 64 Cavanagh Street, Darwin

Phone: 61 (0)8 8946 0111 or freecall 1800 891 100

Fax: 61 (0)8 8981 5116

Participants who wish to seek alternative accommodation are requested to make their arrangements directly with the motel or apartment complex of their choice. They will need to bear in mind that July is peak tourist season in the Northern Territory and that they should book as soon as possible. A range of alternative accommodation is available at:

Marrakai Apartments 93 Mitchell St, Darwin

Phone: 61 (0)8 8982 3711 or freecall 1800 653732

Fax: 61 (0)8 8981 9283

Luxury two bedroom apartments with kitchen and laundry

$184 per apartment per night (serviced daily), plus NT govt tax

Cherry Blossoms Motel 108 The Esplanade, Darwin

Phone: 61 (0)8 8981 6734

Fax: 61 (0)8 8941 3620

Medium-style accommodation, private facilities, with pool

$83 double or single, per room per night, plus NT govt tax

The Value Inn 50 Mitchell St, Darwin

Phone: 61 (0)8 8981 4733

Fax: 61 (0)8 8981 4730

Budget-style accommodation, private facilities, with pool

$67.20 per room per night (up to three people), includes NT govt tax

Special group discounted airfares of 45% off the normal full economy class have been negotiated for delegates and their partners, subject to availability at time of booking. For associated airlines, such as Eastern Australia Airlines, Southern Australia Airlines and Sunstate, the discount level may vary. Please quote the following reference number in order to receive the applicable discount or any special fares at the time of booking. The symposium rates for return airfares from major Australian cities are:

$

BRISBANE 730

SYDNEY 736

CANBERRA 766

MELBOURNE 736

HOBART 809

ADELAIDE 637 via ASP

PERTH 745

TOWNSVILLE 522 via CNS/GOVE

The rates quoted above are correct at the time of writing, but subject to change. QANTAS also have a range of discounted fares with specific conditions pertaining to them.

For overseas/international delegates please call your nearest QANTAS office to obtain the best available discounted fares to Australia. Please quote the following reference.

If you require airport transfers please fill out the relevant section on the registration form.

We have arranged a reduced rate of 20% with Territory Rent-A-Car.

TOURS FROM DARWIN

We have arranged a reduced rate of 10% on Northern Territory tours booked through the Northern Territory Tourist Commission. Participants who wish to take a tour in or around Darwin are requested to make their bookings directly with the Commission. Tours in and around Darwin which are recommended and their reduced rates are:

$

Tiwi Island full day tour 207.00

Kakadu in a day 112.50

Litchfield Park full day tour 87.30

Wildlife Spectacular 79.20

Territory Wildlife Park 1/2 day tour 29.70

One day Top End fishing 112.00

Afternoon city tour 30.60

Travel North is the designated NT travel company for the symposium. They have given us reduced rates for all tours and accommodation. These represent a saving of 20% on the full rates. Participants who wish to take advantage of this offer are requested to make their bookings directly with Travel North. Tours which are recommended and their symposium rates are:

$

Full-Day Safari of Nitmuluk (Katherine Gorge) 55.20

Half-Day Tour of Nitmuluk 32.80

Aboriginal Guided Bush Tour 15.20