The Bogong
February 22, 2016 @ 2:30am - 4:30am | $8 - $12
Come feast on stories at our final event. Traditionally, when the Bogong moth swarmed in the cool regions of Mount Bogong during summer, local tribes would gather to conduct ceremonies and feast on this protein-rich food source. Our Bogong is a celebration and sharing of crafted spoken word pieces from master storytellers. This event is … Continue reading The Bogong
Yung, Blak & Bold
February 21, 2016 @ 12:45am - 1:45am
What does it mean to be young and Blak in a world where old approaches and paradigms haven’t worked? Listen as we bust stereotypes and discuss how words in new contexts can activate change. Featuring Benson Saulo, Amelia Telford and Nayuka Gorrie. Moderator Tim Goodwin. In partnership with Emerging Writers’ Festival.
Cross Continental Conversations
February 20, 2016 @ 11:30pm - February 21, 2016 @ 12:30am
What do readers get from Indigenous stories and who in the world is clamouring for them? Find out what happened when a contingent of Aboriginal writers travelled to the Native American literary organisation Wordcraft Circle and the Literary Commons exchange in India. Featuring Lee Francis IV, Bruce Pascoe and Ali Cobby Eckermann. Moderator Cathy Craigie. … Continue reading Cross Continental Conversations
Sistas Are Doing It…
February 20, 2016 @ 10:15pm - 11:15pm
How do you build and sustain a career as a Blak writer? Hear from three inspirational women who have lived extraordinary lives and shared them with the world through the written and performed word. Featuring Tammy Anderson, Anita Heiss, and Kate Howarth. Moderated by Ellen van Neerven. In partnership with the Stella Prize.
Indigenous Literacy Day and The Great Book Swap19 February 2016Our opening night speaker, and Blak & Bright guest and workshop facilitator Anita Heiss, is a Lifetime Ambassador for the Indigenous Literary Foundation. Blak & Bright also supports the ...
Blak & Bright at The Moat19 February 2016In the basement of The Wheeler Centre is The Moat cafe, the venue for a couple of our special Blak & Bright sessions, including Borrow a Rare (Living) Book and the Australian Poets Festival ...
Why I Read Blak – Sei Kosugi19 February 2016In the latest installment in our series, Associate Professor Sei Kosugi considers the global reach of Australia's Indigenous storytellers.