International delegates say real achievements have been made at the World Indigenous People’s Conference on Education in Melbourne.
The 2008 symposium has come to a close with spectacular and moving performances from traditional musicians and dancers from diverse lands.
The event is held every three years and organizers have announced the next conference will be hosted by the Indigenous people of Peru.The voices of Maori New Zealand are among those heard at the World Indigenous People’s Conference on Education in Melbourne.
Diverse Indigenous cultures from six continents are on display at the international gathering, where the role of education in strengthening culture is being discussed by more than 3,000 visitors.
Black Tracks Melbourne Episode 4
The teaching of traditional languages has emerged as the focus of talks at the 2008 World Indigenous People’s Conference on Education.
The global forum in Melbourne has drawn teachers, researchers and students from diverse cultures around the world.
Many delegates agree steps are needed to ensure the survival of language.
Black Tracks Melbourne Episode 3
The voices of Maori New Zealand are among those heard at the World Indigenous People’s Conference on Education in Melbourne.
Diverse Indigenous cultures from six continents are on display at the international gathering, where the role of education in strengthening culture is being discussed by more than 3,000 visitors.
Black Tracks Melbourne Episode 2
More than 20 countries and hundreds of worldwide Indigenous cultures are represented at the 2008 World Indigenous People’s Conference on Education.
Delegates from North and South America are joined by Indigenous groups from Asia, Europe and Africa.
