NSW Archaeology Forum – Murrook Culture Centre – 18 October 2024
Thank you to all who participated in the NSW Aboriginal Archaeology Future Forum held on 18 October 2024. It was a fantastic day. Sorry to miss those of you who couldn’t make it; here are some links and resources below, in case you would like to follow up on any of the presentations.
Thank you to the Australian Museum and the AACAI NSW/ACT Chapter for hosting, and to Artefact Heritage and Environment, Biosis, Eco Logical Australia, EMM Consulting, Heritage Now, Lantern Heritage, Regal Heritage, Transport for NSW, and Virtus Heritage for your generous support.
– On behalf of the Forum organisers: Kelly Barton, Lee Davison, Rohani Dutch, Sam Player, Renée Regal, Bengi Selvi-Lamb, Amy Way, Fenella Atkinson
Murrook Culture Centre
- Website: https://worimi.org.au/about/murook/
- Venue bookings: bookings@worimi.org.au
- Murrook Cultural Festival, 23 November: Flyer attached
- Sand Dune Adventures: https://sandduneadventures.com.au/
NSW Archaeology Forum – Presentation Resources
Broughton Island
Uncle David Feeney (Karuah LALC), Mr David Kirk (Worimi LALC), Jamie Tarrant (NPWS), Laura Dafter (University of Sydney): The cultural heritage and archaeology of Broughton Island
- Project overview: https://www.sydney.edu.au/arts/news-and-events/news/2022/06/24/broughton-island-community-centred-cultural-heritage-research.html
- Celebrating Birriwal Guying (Strong Bird), the Gould’s Petrel on Broughton Island: https://www.sydney.edu.au/arts/news-and-events/news/2023/04/19/celebrating-birriwal-guying-strong-bird-the-goulds-petrel-on-broughton-island.html
- Myall Lakes National Park: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/myall-lakes-national-park
- Dark Point Aboriginal Place: https://www.hms.heritage.nsw.gov.au/App/Item/ViewItem?itemId=5062871
Murrook Exhibition Space
Nicole Chaffey (Museum Gallery Director, Murrook Culture Centre): Talk and tour of the Murrook exhibition space
- White, P., C. Reepmeyer & G. Clark. 2014. ‘A Norfolk Island basalt adze from coastal New South Wales’. Australian Archaeology 79(1): 131-136. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/03122417.2014.11682029
- Kenzee Patterson: https://www.kenzeepatterson.com/News-1
Cultural Objects Through Cultural Sensitivity
Dr Liz Cameron (Associate Professor, School of Architecture and Built Environment (Indigenous Health), University of Newcastle): Examining cultural objects through culturally sensitive lens
- Cameron, L. 2024. ‘Reclaiming their stories’: A study of the spiritual content of historical cultural objects through an Indigenous creative inquiry’. Australian Archaeology 90 (2): 140-151. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03122417.2024.2323244#abstract
- Cameron, E. 2015. ‘Is it art or knowledge? Deconstructing Australian Aboriginal creative making’. Arts 4(2): 68-74. https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0752/4/2/68
Trauma-heritage and Trauma-informed Practice
Dr Charlotte Feakins (Lecturer, Historical and Contemporary Archaeology; Museum and Heritage Studies, University of Sydney): Trauma-heritage and Trauma-informed Practice
- Feakins, C., Barrett E., Bower, M. 2024. ‘Trauma-heritage: Towards a trauma-informed understanding of heritage’. International Journal of Heritage Studies 30(8): 857-871. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13527258.2024.2342286#abstract
- Feakins, C. 2024. ‘Traumatic pasts, presents and futures: Trauma and archaeology’. Australian Archaeology, 90(1): 30-32. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03122417.2024.2317526
Archives, Archaeology & Evidential Records
Gionni Di Gravio (University Archivist, University of Newcastle): Why Archaeology, the scientific method, and archival professional practice are important in supporting Aboriginal First Nations Peoples’ Quest for Recognition and Sovereignty
- Hunter Living Histories: https://hunterlivinghistories.com/2024/10/18/archaeology-forum/
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage on the State Heritage Register
Nicola Roche (Acting Manager, State Heritage Listing, Heritage NSW, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water): Aboriginal cultural heritage on the State Heritage Register
- State Heritage Register nomination: https://www2.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/heritage/request-a-heritage-listing/nominate-an-item-for-listing-on-the-state-heritage-register
- Email enquiries: heritagemailbox@environment.nsw.gov.au
Geoarchaeology Workshops
Jakub (Chaz) Czastka and Dr Bec Parkes (Lantern Heritage and AACAI): Geoarchaeology workshops EOI
- A Geoarchaeological Workshops Presentation 16OCT24_FINAL PDF of the presentation is attached.
- If you are interested in being involved, please contact Chaz (jakubdownunder@yahoo.com.au) and Bec (bec@lanternheritage.com.au)
Murrook Cultural Festival – 23 November 2024
In the meantime, put the forthcoming Murrook Cultural Festival Event to be held Saturday 23 November 2024 in your calendar. Everyone welcome, and details are in the flyer (thanks to Nicole and Melissa at Murrook).