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24.01.2022 Current Project FACT SHEET

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22.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE 28 September 2012 Queensland State Government leaves indigenous remains in limbo For the past decade Bob Weatherall, a proud Kamilaroi man and respected repatriation expert has worked tirelessly to have Aboriginal remains in museums all over the world returned to Australia so they can be buried according to custom. ... A long-awaited burial ceremony that was scheduled for tomorrow has now been cancelled due to the Newman Government’s slash and burn approach to indigenous funding in Queensland. The Northern Kamilaroi is one of four indigenous groups who participated in a Queensland government funded repatriation pilot study in south west Queensland that required them to draw up their repatriation plans. Now the government is refusing to fund the implementation of their plans. Today, Aboriginal Elders across Queensland are in mourning, Mr Weatherall said. Premier Newman, his Ministers and Director Generals and their vicious funding cuts have left Kamilaroi peoples unable to proceed with a long-awaited burial ceremony, Today we grieve because the promise to our people and our ancestors has been broken again. The good will that was building through the process of developing this repatriation plan has dissipated. Today was to be a day of great emotion, of joy and solemnity, relief and triumph as a Kamilaroi delegation escorted the remains of their ancestors from the Queensland Museum back to their homelands. The delegation would have passed through the countries of other nations who would greet them and grant them safe passage. Kamilaroi members would join the repatriation party along the journey home to St George where the collective would perform a welcome home ceremony and smoking and homecoming celebration. This was our vision for today. Instead it is another day of great mourning, as it will also be tomorrow. At dawn, our ancestors were to be laid to rest in the land their mother, according to Kamilaroi tradition, and finally be freed to commence their journey to the spirit world. Now, we are left in limbo, Mr Weatherall said. ENDS

22.01.2022 No consultation by Government on remains repatriation: Weatherall o the care and management and the repatriation of their ancestral remains. http://www.nirs.org.au/index.php

20.01.2022 RESCHEDULING OF TOOWOOMBA AND BRISBANE MEETINGS Unfortunately we could not secure the venues in time. Will advise new dates as soon as possible

20.01.2022 NOTICE TO ALL KAMILAROI RE CANCELLATION OF BURIAL CEREMONY 29/9/12: Yamma, Northern Gomeroi United Families, This letter is to provide you with a brief update of our endeavours to secure the relevant resources to effectively progress Gomeroi repatriation and proposed burial ceremony scheduled for the 29th September 2012. Unfortunately I have to advise the Qld Newman and Gillard governments have so far failed to commit essential resources we urgently require to undertake all r...elevant tasks and plans we have identified to go to ceremony. Due to our inability to secure these vital funding resources from state and federal governments at this moment or in the near future, we have now sought the sponsorship of Industry and Philanthropic organisations. After consultation with the Kamilaroi Tribal Council and others, it has been decided to CANCEL the proposed burial ceremony on 29 September 2012. We hope to organise a meeting in the very near future For ratification of the repatriation plan by the Kamilaroi Tribal Council To seek your consideration and advice on how we proceed to meet our customary obligations to lay our ancestors to rest. To reschedule Wun.ga-li walaaybaa nhama maran/Kamilaroi Repatriation Plan implementation. It is imperative that Gomeroi/Kamilaroi men and women step up and declare their willingness to take on responsibilities for undertaking specific tasks leading up to ceremony. We will endeavour to secure meetings with the relevant Q government departments and premier Newman to acquire his commitment for Gomeroi/Kamilaroi tasks and burial ceremony and for all other First Nations in Queensland. I have attached the latest response to our correspondence from the Premiers Director General for your information and will provide you with updates as information becomes available. Take Care. Regards Bob Weatherall Chair Kamilaroi Land Trust

17.01.2022 VOLUNTEER Position Description: Position title IT Professional Database Development Location of position... Brisbane Organisation name The Centre for Indigenous Cultural Policy (CICP) Start date July 2012 End date (if short term assignment) August 2012 Hours and days required per week (if applicable) 16 hours per week Can be negotiated Organisation Information The CICP is an indigenous community not-for-profit organisation run by indigenous people. A principal role of the CICP is to expedite the unconditional return of indigenous ancestral human remains and cultural property from world museums and collecting institutions to Indigenous communities of origin. Indigenous nations in Queensland have authorised the CICP to undertake research to establish the holdings of museums and other collecting institutions that originate from their country. We need to develop a database to record all items of human remains and cultural property and provide this information to the relevant Indigenous Nation representatives. Role or project overview and purpose, and how it relates to the organisation’s mission We seek a skilled professional to create a Repatriation Database according to our specifications to fully document on behalf of the Indigenous nations of Queensland, details of all ancestral remains and cultural property held in all collections throughout Australia and overseas originating from Queensland Key responsibilities: Recommendation of the most suitable software to purchase for the database Customisation of a user friendly front end to allow entry and retrieval of data simple for non-technical people. Skills, experience and attributes: Proof of extensive experience successfully developing and customising databases for specific and express client requirements Ability to successfully communicate with client in everyday language (minimising IT-speak) Training requirements Benefits for the volunteer: Contributing to the reclamation of Indigenous peoples’ ancestors and cultural material, allowing indigenous peoples to fulfil their cultural responsibilities Benefits to volunteer’s employer (if applicable) Allowing us to progress our work in assisting Indigenous peoples to revitalise their culture and fulfil their cultural responsibilities.

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16.01.2022 Board members Mary Graham and Joy Leaver

14.01.2022 Board member Jim Walker at Employers Workshop

13.01.2022 http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/calevents/kd/weatherall on this morning

13.01.2022 Griffith Review article by Paul Turnbull re theft of Aboriginal remains which informs the importance of repatriation and the requisite respect and culturally appropriate care of ancestral remains.

09.01.2022 VOLUNTEER Position Description: Position title Projects Officer - Grants Submission Writer Location of position... Brisbane Organisation name The Centre for Indigenous Cultural Policy (CICP) Start date Immediate start End date (if short term assignment) Engagement as needed Hours and days required per week (if applicable) 16 hours per week Can be negotiated Organisation Information The Centre for Indigenous Cultural Policy (CICP) is a peak Indigenous body that is founded on the recognition of the authority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples as the First Nations peoples of Australia. CICP is committed and devoted to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in exercising their inherent rights and cultural autonomy in protecting, preserving, practicing and promoting their cultures. CICP facilitates greater understanding of the knowledge systems of Indigenous Australian’s through the frameworks of cultural heritage, resources, values and practices. The CICP assists Indigenous communities to build their capacity to address the underlying issues of their disadvantage, build autonomy and create strong, sustainable cultural communities. The CICP currently receives all income from government grants. Role or project overview and purpose, and how it relates to the organisation’s mission We seek a skilled Projects Officer to write grants submissions to secure ongoing and project funding for the CICP; and for Aboriginal communities/traditional owner groups (CICP clients) to finance their community development and capacity-building plans. Key responsibilities: Research and identify suitable funding sources in fields such as but not limited to culture, environment, governance, community development and capacity-building. Write submissions, including budgets, for funding by round funding due dates Pursuasive articulation of the goals of the CICP Skills, experience and attributes: Excellent communication skills including effective listening skills Experience communicating successfully with Aboriginal people Proof of extensive experience writing successful submissions for funding from various sources Experience in writing successful submissions for Aboriginal community organisations, particularly in the areas listed above, an advantage Knowledge of government Aboriginal Programs an advantage Knowledge of philanthropic organisations and programs an advantage Knowledge of energy resource sector and their community engagement strategies and programs an advantage Training requirements Benefits for the volunteer: Contributing to the capacity building of Aboriginal communities to create strong sustainable cultural communities. Benefits to volunteer’s employer (if applicable) Allowing us to progress our work in facilitating the capacity building of Aboriginal communities to create strong sustainable cultural communities.

08.01.2022 Kamilaroi Repatriation Meeting This Friday 18 May at St George Cultural Centre, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Morning tea and lunch will be provided. PLEASE TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR NOTIFYING OTHER MEMBERS OF THE KAMILAROI LAND TRUST WHO DO NOT HAVE EMAIL ADDRESSES. Our current CICP government funded project is to assist 4 communities in south west Qld, to establish plans for repatriation and ceremony, to return and bury ancestors as determined by the traditional owners. We plan to co...nvene a Kamilaroi meeting in St George with elders and community representatives and to establish dates and times for burial of remains that are on country and in the Qld Museum a repatriation committee to take responsibility for tasks leading up to repatriation and burial ceremony. Once the plan is in place, at your request, the Qld Museum will make your ancestors available for collection and burial, and will resource the ceremonial plans. If you require any further information, please contact me as below. Bob Weatherall Chair & Project Coordinator Centre for Indigenous Cultural Policy (CICP) Ph: 07 3315 5738 Mob: 0429 091 452 Email: [email protected]

07.01.2022 UPDATE ON KAMILAROI BURIAL CEREMONY PROPOSED FOR 29 SEPT Unfortunately we have not received any funds to implement the Kamilaroi Repatriation Plan. This includes workshops to learn the burial ceremony. The CICP is continuing to chase funding but if not received soon will have to postpone burial to a later date. Will keep you posted

01.01.2022 Kamilaroi Repatriation of Ancestral Human Remains Wun.ga-li walaaybaa nhama maran (Return home of the ancestors) The Qld Museum holds a number of Kamilaroi ancestral human remains, grave goods and other cultural... properties originating from the Northern Kamilaroi homelands in south west Queensland. In 1990, the Kamilaroi Land Council made a land acquisition application to the Balonne Shire Council which resulted in degazetting of Crown Land on Thuraggi Reserve, which was transferred to the Kamilaroi Land Trust (KLT) for the Kamilaroi people of St George. Now finally, in collaboration with the CICP (Centre for Indigenous Cultural Policy), a draft Kamilaroi Repatriation Plan for Wun.ga-li walaaybaa nhama maran (Return home of the ancestors), has been developed. The CICP and KLT called upon traditional knowledge holders of Kamilaroi sacred burial practices and laws regarding burials, to assist in the construction of the cultural requirements of the Kamilaroi burial ceremony. These cultural teachers met with the Northern Kamilaroi Repatriation Tribal Council and together they have drawn up a draft repatriation plan that will involve an official handover of Kamilaroi ancestral remains from the Qld Museum to Kamilaroi Elders on 27 September. The ancestors will be transported back to country for burial in the Kamilaroi Land Trust burial ground at St George on 29 September. Another handover of ancestral remains from McLeay Museum will be held in St George on Friday 28 September at 3 pm, together with a welcome home ceremony for the ancestors from Qld Museum. A traditional Kamilaroi last rites and burial ceremony will be conducted to lay the ancestors to rest the following morning at sunrise. Kamilaroi burial practice and ceremony training at St George NOW CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Keep posted All Kamilaroi interested in continuing our cultural practice are welcome and encouraged to participate. The training will include the ancient Kamilaroi burial customs, roles and responsibilities such as song, dance, paint-up, preparation of message sticks and ceremonial digging tools and traditional carving of ground and burial trees. Meet at Rowden Park football oval in St George at 9:00 am sharp on Saturday morning Unfortunately, funding is not available to assist with travel or accommodation. ________________________________________ We see the Wun.ga-li walaaybaa nhama maran as our opportunity for a holistic Kamilaroi cultural revitalisation and to pass on these cultural teachings from generation to generation. We welcome the advice and contributions of other Kamilaroi who hold traditional knowledge of Kamilaroi customs, traditions and belief systems. If that is you or someone you know, please message me with contact information and I will contact you. Bob Weatherall Coordinator Northern Kamilaroi Repatriation Tribal Council See more