The University of Melbourne
6 weeks / 42 hours
This course provides the grounding knowledge needed to appreciate our relationship with Place and deliver a meaningful Acknowledgement of Country. It's valuable for anyone seeking to deepen their cultural understanding of Indigenous connection to Country and create culturally literate and informed frameworks for engaging with its peoples.
There are no eligibility requirements for this course. It is valuable for anyone seeking to deepen their cultural awareness and engage respectfully with Indigenous cultures and communities, including teachers, education professionals, arts workers, community and cultural development workers, and corporate, business or government leaders.
The course covers topics such as: Deepening your cultural understanding and awareness, being introduced to Indigenous knowledge frameworks and approaches to community, relationships, and interconnectedness, exploring cultural protocols and how to responsibly apply principles of cultural safety when working with Indigenous cultures or communities, encountering Indigenous technologies and creative practices, and learning to write and present an Acknowledgement of Country that is culturally safe, grounded in place, and appropriate to your own position in Australian life.
The University of Melbourne is a leading institution that fosters innovation in research, development, advocacy and presentation of Indigenous arts and cultural practice through its Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development. The course is taught by skilled academics and professional experts who will share invaluable knowledge you can use in your job.
This course will give you a richer understanding of Indigenous cultural protocols, which is vital for professionals in every sector who strive to be more inclusive, collaborative, and respectful of Indigenous peoples and knowledges. It will enable you to respectfully engage with Indigenous cultures and communities, and deliver meaningful Acknowledgements of Country in your work and personal life.
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