Kummargii Yulendji Symposium 2026 Part 1

Since 2023, Kummargii Yulendji Symposium has grown as a forum for the critical movement that is transforming Australia’s knowledge ecosystem. Co-convened by Informit and CAVAL as part of Social Sciences Week, the symposium offers an important gathering for the communities that are working to re-frame and reckon with colonial systems and embed First Peoples' Knowledges within our institutions. Building on the powerful insights of past symposiums, this year’s program promises engaging presentations and panel discussions by First Nations leaders and allies who are Indigenising the research, GLAM and publishing sectors. Here is part 1, watch keynote speakers Dr Bianca Beetson AM from Queensland Museum and Professor Michael-Shawn Fletcher and University of Melbourne as well as presentations from Professor Kirsten Thorpe & Dr Narissa Timbery from the Indigenous Archives Collective and a lightning talk from Georgia Ensor from Hobsons Bay Library. [00:00:00] – Introduction to the day [00:01:04] – Welcome to Country - Stacie Piper [00:17:37] – Keynote Speaker 1 - Dr Bianca Beetson [01:17:27] – Keynote Speaker 2 - Prof. Michael-Shawn Fletcher [02:15:15] – Professor Kirsten Thorpe & Dr Narissa Timbery from the Indigenous Archives Collective [02:55:20] – Georgia Ensor from Hobsons Bay Library _____________________________________________ Informit is home to the largest collection of authoritative Australasian content. Our mission is to foster diversity in publishing and promote critical thinking for a better informed and knowledgeable society. Informit | about.informit.org