World Indigenous Peoples Conference: Education 2008

E news Edition 2 – November 2007

Welcome to the second edition of the WIPC:E 2008 eNews bulletin. We have made a great deal of progress since our last bulletin in August with the launch of our new website and the opening of Abstract Submissions. The website can be found at – www.wipce2008.com and includes information on how you can submit your abstract.

Read the articles below and find out more about the launch of the website and the Abstract Submission process.

Website Launch

On Monday the 22nd of October the official WIPC:E 2008 website was launched in a small and intimate ceremony held at the premises of our web developers (Fraynework Multimedia). The launch was attended by VAEAI and Fraynework representatives, as well as by a reporter from the Koori Mail; Australia’s National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander newspaper. The launch signified the culmination of much hard work to ensure we are successful in providing clear and relevant information on all aspects of the conference.

Dr. Mark Rose, Ms. Geraldine Atkinson and One Fire Dancer – Mr. Robert Bamblett. Photo courtesy of the Koori Mail

We will be updating the website regularly as we finalise other areas of the conference and will include online registration facilities, travel and accommodation options and the bid process to host WIPC:E 2011. We are currently confirming travel and accommodation options and expect to have information and booking facilities available on the site before the end of 2007.

View the article of the Website launch published in the Koori Mail.

Abstract Submission

The submission process for abstracts opened to coincide with the launch of the WIPC:E 2008 website. All the information you will require to submit your abstract is available at http://www.wipce2008.com /conf_program/ call_for_abs.html, including conference themes, modes of presentation and instructions on using the online submission form. This information can also be found in the Spanish and French sections of the website.

Important dates to remember for the Abstract Submission process are:

• 11th February 2008 – Close of Abstract Submissions.
  All abstracts will be due by the 11th of February 2008 to ensure a fair and equitable process, as well as providing enough time for our Knowledge Committee to review and make a decision on all abstracts.
• 31st March 2008 – Confirmation of Acceptance.
  All authors / presenters will be advised by the 31st of March 2008 as to whether their abstracts have been accepted within the program.
• 30th June 2008 – Full Papers Due.
  Successful authors will be expected to have their full papers forwarded to the Knowledge Committee by the 30th of June for peer review and to enable publication in the conference proceedings.

Sunday 7th December
Welcome to Country & Official Opening of WIPC:E 2008 Aborigines Advancement League – Thornbury 11.00 – 5.00 pm: Conference Registration & Exhibition
1.00 pm:	Welcome to Country
1.30 pm:	Official Opening Speech
2.00 pm:	Delegate Responses
5.00 pm:	End
Monday 8th December
Theme: Respecting Tradition
8.00 am:	Registration opens
9.00 am:	Welcome to Day
9.30 am	Keynote Address #1
10.30 am:	Morning Tea
11.15 am:	Concurrent Presentations #A
12.15 pm:	LUNCH
1.15 pm:	Keynote Address #2
2.30 pm:	Concurrent Presentations #B
3.15 pm:	Afternoon Tea
4.00 pm:	Concurrent Presentations #C
4.45 pm:	Conclusion of day
5.15 pm:	Close
Tuesday 9th December
Theme: Living with competing Knowledge systems
8.00 am:	Registration opens
8.30 am:	Welcome to Day
9.00 am:	Keynote Address #1
10.00 am:	Morning Tea
10.45 am:	Concurrent Presentations #A
11.45 am:	Concurrent Presentations #B
12.45 pm:	LUNCH
1.45 pm:	Keynote Address #2
2.45 pm:	Afternoon Tea
3.30 pm:	Concurrent Presentations #C
4.15 pm:	Conclusion of day
4.45 pm:	Close
7.00 pm:	Twilight Session - Keynote / Panel
Wednesday 10th December
Site Visit Program – options may include: Koorie education and training institutions / programs Significant sites / organisations Exhibitions / Museums Optional touring program to regional Victoria
Thursday 11th December
Theme: Beyond the Horizon
8.00 am:	Registration opens
8.30 am:	Welcome to Day
9.00 am:	Keynote Address #1
10.00 am:	Morning Tea
10.45 am:	Concurrent Presentations #A
11.45 am:	Concurrent Presentations #B
12.45 pm:	LUNCH
1.45 pm:	Keynote Address #2
2.45 pm:	Conclusion of day
3.15 pm:	Close Afternoon Tea
7.30 pm:	Closing & Cultural Celebration