Indigenous Literacy Foundation: Strength in our stories

Overview

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation and Ben Bowen present a lecture on the power of books, language and storytelling to strengthen culture and Community at the National Library of Australia.

Presented in connection with the Library's 'Wangka Wakaṉutja: The Story of the Papunya Literature Production Centre' exhibition, this talk reflects on the role of books in connecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with language, culture and stories.

Ben Bowen will discuss the Indigenous Literacy Foundation's Community-led commitment to creating and sharing books in First Languages, and the positive impact this work has for children, families and Communities.

'Wangka Wakaṉutja: The Story of the Papunya Literature Production Centre' showcases material from beautifully illustrated books which were created by the community of Papunya in the Northern Territory between 1979 and 1990.

Ben Bowen is the CEO of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF). He is a proud Aboriginal man, a descendent of the Wiradjuri Nation with family links to the Gandangara, Dharrawal and Yuin Nations. He was born and raised on the Gadigal and Wangal lands of the Sydney basin.

Ben has worked nationally and internationally, collaborating with both Indigenous Communities.

This event is presented in partnership with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.