NAIDOC WEEK HUMAN LIBRARY EVENT

 Hear their stories. It’s time.

 

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As part of NAIDOC Week 2021, Pearl Cove Library is running a Human Library event. National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week is a time for Australians to celebrate the culture and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Earlier this year, the world was rocked by the murder of George Floyd. The Black Lives Matter movement that followed showed how far Australia has to go itself with improving the inequalities in Australia. NAIDOC Week is one time where we can learn more about the Aboriginal community.

The Stolen Generation is part of Australia's history of terrible treatment towards the Aboriginal people. This human library is an event where you can come and have conversations with stolen generation survivors and learn more about their experiences, as well at their experience of racism in Australia. For a long time there hasn't been enough education and light shed on this event. Come along to hear their stories as we try and change this.

What is a Human Library event?

The purpose of the human library is for people to engage in their differences through conversation so they can learn and become educated. At human library events people have volunteered to be the ‘books’ and the attendees who come can ‘borrow’ the books for a specified amount of time. During this time attendees can ask the book questions without judgement in a safe environment. Human library events aim to challenge stereotypes and prejudice and make communities more inclusive and culturally aware.

Read more about the human library here
 

The Books:

Lowitja O’Donoghue - Indigenous Australian activist and Stolen Generation survivor

Shannan Dodson - Co-chair of the NAIDOC Committee 

Ruth - Stolen Generation survivor

Dr Marcus Woolombi Waters - Stolen Generation survivor 

 

Event Details:

When: Saturday 10th July 

Time: 10am-4pm

Where: Pearl Room, Pearl Cove Library

Cost: Free but bookings are essential

Bookings: Book via Eventbrite here

 

To find other NAIDOC Week 2021 events click here

Vivienne Heath