Theoretical and Methodological Challenges

The second in a series of workshops for anthropologists working in native title

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A Workshop for Native Title Anthropologists
Thursday 25 - Friday 26 August 2011
Marjorie Oldfield Lecture Theatre, University of Sydney

KEY SPEAKERS:
Professor Emeritus Diane Austin-Broos (University of Sydney)
Professor Emeritus Bob Tonkinson (University of Western Australia)
Dr Gaynor Macdonald (University of Sydney)

DISCUSSANT:
Professor James Weiner (Australian National University)

FACILITATORS:
Gaynor Macdonald (University of Sydney), Toni Bauman (NTRU, AIATSIS)

WORKSHOP PROGRAM

Day 1: Presentations and discussions on the ways anthropologists have understood and critiqued ‘change’ and ‘continuity’ past and present. This day is about critical and engaged anthropology - not native title per se. Mandatory reading materials will be pre-circulated when you register.

Day 2: Hands on application of Day 1 principles to native title and the writing of connection reports (bring your own materials to work on if you like)

Registration: Register as soon as possible
Limited places - on a first come, first serve basis
Register online at http://nativetitleatusyd.wordpress.com/registration/

Costs: Full time employed: $150 (incl dinner)
Full time employed, Day 1 only: $100.00 (incl dinner)
(Day 2 only not available)
Some support for non-salaried applications may be available

Participation: Anthropologists working in native title
Small possible allocation of places for native title historians