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In this issue:
- Young Leaders – Shaping the Future.
- Traditional Welcome to Country and Closing Ceremonies are set to excite.
- Are you attending the WIPC:E Emerging Leader’s Forum or a Site Visit?
- Promote your business at WIPC:E
- Have you booked your accommodation?
Read the articles below for the latest WIPCE news and visit our website, www.wipce2008.com for further information.
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Young Leaders – Shaping the Future.
Amynio David Rarua Seresere, a 25 year old man from Vanuatu, has been announced as a key note speaker for Thursday’s Beyond the Horizon program. Amynio works with the Vanuatu Young Peoples Project, the Vanuatu Cultural Centre and has been a leader in the development of a KASTOM School which aims to strengthen young people through the conservation and regeneration of culture in the face of increasing westernization.
Thursday’s program also includes a panel discussion by distinguished young Indigenous Australians. Lluwannee George has a double degree in Journalism and Politics, she studied at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada and is currently co-writing a book on identity in Australia, which looks at issues of culture, relationships and spirituality. “I believe one of the biggest challenges is empowering our young people to feel proud and confident in taking opportunities and furthering their education in any way possible,” says Lluwannee.
Dr. Chris Matthews was the first Indigenous Australian with a PhD in applied mathematics. Dr. Misty Jenkins completed her PhD at the University of Melbourne which led her to Oxford University, and then Cambridge University, where she continues her work. And this March 27 year old Todd Phillips was selected as one of five Australians to attend the Bill Clinton Global Initiatives University in New Orleans, USA where he had the opportunity to be mentored by former President Mr Bill Clinton and was provided with the opportunity to address 1500 people from around the globe to discuss the current state of Indigenous Education in Australia.
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Traditional Welcome to Country and Closing Ceremonies are set to excite.
We received many fantastic expressions of interest to perform and our Production Team is busy devising an inspirational program. While all Cultural Performance spaces at the Closing Ceremony are filled, the opportunity is still available to give a delegate response at the Welcome to Country or to join the Parade of Nations, if you are interested please email performances@wipce2008.com.
The Traditional Welcome to Country Ceremony will be a full day of cultural celebration, taking place at the Aborigines Advancement League. After a Traditional Welcome to Country by representatives of the Kulin Nation, the custodians of the Melbourne region, Indigenous groups or individual delegates from across the world will have the opportunity to respond, either through speech, dance, song or other forms of cultural expression. Performing artists include Joe Geia, Lou Bennet and the Sweet Cheeks and Tjimba and the Yung Warriors.
After four jam packed days, The Closing Ceremony at Rod Laver Arena is a chance to let your hair down! It’s set to be a huge night hosted by Aboriginal comedian Sean Choolburra. WIPC:E delegates, dressed in traditional costume, will form a procession of colour and excitement for the Parade of Nations. One Fire Dance troop will perform a special ceremony where the honour of hosting WIPC:E 2011 is handed to the next host nation. Rising hip-hop starts Tjimba and the Yung Warriors will join legendary singers Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter. Uncle Herb Patten will belt out some tunes on his gum leaf. And the Grenadines will perform some of their original material. Between performances by local stars, our talented delegates will take to the stage sharing songs, dances and ceremony.
Both will be drug and alcohol free family events.
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Are you attending the WIPC:E Emerging Leader’s Forum or a Site Visit?
Wednesday 10th of December is full of options! Stay in Melbourne for the Emerging Leader’s Forum or jump on a bus to see Cultural Centres, Schools, play Golf or spot some penguins. All options are free for registered delegates. Family members or additional people are welcome, at an additional cost of $150 for a Site Visit and $220 for the Emerging Leader’s Forum. Places are limited, so please nominate your preferred option as soon a possible.
The emerging leaders summit and site visits will be running concurrently, you can only select Option A or Option B – not both.
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Promote your business at WIPC:E
Information booths, display tables and market stalls are still available but selling fast!
If you are interested in purchasing a 3m x 3m information booth or display table at Rod Laver Arena for the duration of the conference, please contact Helen McGowan on: +61 (03) 9645 6311 or helen@wsm.com.au.
If you are interested selling your goods at the WIPC:E market during the Traditional Welcome to Country, the Closing Ceremony and two twilight markets, please contact April Clarke on + 61 (03) 9486 1599 or april@vaeai.org.au.
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Have you booked your accommodation?
To secure discounted rates on your accommodation we recommend that you book through one of our preferred agents and not directly with the hotels. Please visit our accommodation page at www.wipce2008.com for more information or email wipce2008@southboundaustralia.com.au
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Are you flying from the United States or Canada?
Book your United Airlines flight for WIPC:E 2008 through Flight Centre Business Travel and receive a FREE confirmed upgrade to Economy Plus on one leg of your journey (total value USD149). This offer is only available through WIPC:E 2008's airline partner, Flight Centre Business Travel, not your local travel agent or website so be quick as this offer is limited!
Book now as all seats are limited and availability is filling up fast. For more information or to make a booking please email Josh Zuke: josh.zuker@fcbt.com.au
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