ICRI 2024 – Indigenous Knowledge Systems: Perspectives from Australia’s First Astronomers

Wednesday 4 December, 5:45pm – 9pm, Brisbane Planetarium

Delivery format: In Person

Event Description

This event offers ICRI delegates an opportunity to engage with Indigenous knowledge systems. We will hear from Elders and astronomers who will share Indigenous perspectives on astronomy. The experience will highlight the richness of Indigenous scientific traditions and the importance of Indigenous science and engagement to contemporary scientific research, with a particular focus on research infrastructure.

The event will be hosted at the Brisbane Planetarium and includes:

• Welcome to Country
• Panel discussion on Indigenous astronomy
• Viewing of Skylore – an exhibition featuring some of Australia’s leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders sharing star knowledge
• Planetarium screening of The Earth Above
• Outdoor star gazing with telescopes (weather permitting)

Catering and transport is included in this event. A bus to and from the venue will be provided, leaving from the W hotel foyer at 5:45pm and arriving back by 9:30pm.

For more information, contact Kate Barnard at [email protected]

Visit the event website to register.