Centre for the Advancement of Indigenous Knowledges

CAIK is an Indigenous academic expertise Centre, with a core business focus on the implementation of Indigenous Graduate Attributes (IGA) at UTS.

The Centre for Advancement of Indigenous Knowledges is in the Faculty of Arts Social Sciences (FASS) at the University of Technology Sydney. We are a group of Indigenous and ally scholars teaching and researching in the discipline of Indigenous Studies. Our research supports Indigenous peoples’ rightful place in the nation. We see the repossession of land, the revitalisation of Indigenous worlds t

hrough pedagogy, storytelling and the return of cultural heritage, and truth-telling about our nation’s past as central to Indigenous justice claims in Australia and globally. Our research foregrounds Indigenous knowledges and experiences and contributes to challenging systemic racism, transforming institutions such as universities and museums, and re-imagining the national narrative on Indigenous-settler relations to improve outcomes for Indigenous communities. Through our teaching and mentoring we foster emerging Indigenous scholars and create opportunities for allyship and collaboration. We embed Indigenous content, perspectives, knowledges and methodologies in research and teaching, and bring to the fore Indigenous agency, cultural resilience and survival. We do this through delivering dedicated Indigenous Studies courses in FASS and University-wide, and through Indigenising content across degree programs. We also build the capacity of non-Indigenous staff and students to work collaboratively with Indigenous researchers and communities. Our work as scholars and practitioners is underscored by an ethics of care, and ambitions for Indigenous self-determination and land justice, as we work for a reconciled nation. Our expertise and research is recognised for both scholarly and real-world impact. We collaborate with a range of national and international stakeholders. Our researchers specialise in the fields of Indigenous education, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and knowledges, creative writing and practice, museum and cultural heritage studies, media and Indigenous representation and Aboriginal polity and land justice. At the heart of our research is our commitment to supporting community-led research and critical Indigenous scholarship.

01/12/2023

Book Launch: "Borderland" by Graham Akhurst - In Conversation with Professor Heidi Norman | Humanitix Get tickets on Humanitix - Book Launch: "Borderland" by Graham Akhurst - In Conversation with Professor Heidi Norman hosted by UTS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. UTS Central (Building 2) Level 4 Foyer Area - nearest entrance is corner of Broadway and Jones St, 235 Jones St, Ultimo NSW 2007, Au...

14/11/2023

Graham Akhurst "Borderland" Book Launch at UTS - Graham will be in conversation with Prof Heidi Norman on Friday 1 Dec.

If you would like to attend please register below:

26/10/2023

Join the Writing and Society Research Centre Western Sydney University for an in-conversation event with Graham Akhurst on his debut novel Borderland. The conversation will be facilitated by senior lecturer Ben Etherington, with a Q&A to follow.
DATE: Friday 27th October 2023
TIME: 11:15am – 12:30pm
VENUE: Parramatta City campus, Peter Shergold Building, 169 Macquarie St, Parramatta, Level 9, Conference room 2
ONLINE Zoom registrations: https://bit.ly/45DZ0Xb
IN PERSON registrations: https://bit.ly/3rUS1LM

BORDERLAND: In conversation with Graham Akhurst - American Australian Association

24/10/2023

Monday Dec 4 2023 - join Graham Akhurst and Danielle Binks
for the Melbourne BORDERLAND BOOK LAUNCH.

BORDERLAND: In conversation with Graham Akhurst - American Australian Association Join author & alumnus Graham Akhurst In Conversation with Danielle Binks on the launch of his first novel, Borderland.

11/10/2023

Thursday 12 Oct, Graham Akhurst Debut Novel Borderland - Sydney Book Launch will take place.
register below if you wish to attend: https://www.betterreadevents.com/events/borderland-launch-with-graham-akhurst?fbclid=IwAR0vVkr_C5eB2Ps1CNG7V-Rf4Az91x5er5Zb_W4xBfM4eyOqnLZ4Q4tpMmA

09/10/2023

In this webinar, we will share findings exploring patterns of media usage by Aboriginal communities in NSW and share ideas from Aboriginal community-controlled organisations on how government can work in partnership with Aboriginal media.

This project was funded by Aboriginal Affairs NSW and was undertaken in partnership with First Nations Media Australia and the University of Technology Sydney.

Register here: https://utsmeet.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PGIJdA1SSxa6jDoi0e8Aag

11/09/2023

As Australia heads towards a referendum on Indigenous constitutional recognition and reckons with a call for ‘voice, treaty, truth’, this panel asks: is the Australian news media ready for truth-telling?
Register here: https://utsmeet.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RcJTV_jTTeWfruX14bE3jg

11/09/2023

CAIK/FASS academic Graham Akhurst will launch his debut novel "BORDERLAND" October 1st, if you would like to purchase a copy or attend the book launch in Sydney or Brisbane - Please see the details below:

Purchase/pre-order:
https://uwap.uwa.edu.au/products/borderland
Sydney Launch:
https://www.betterreadevents.com/events/borderland-launch-with-graham-akhurst
Brisbane Launch:
https://www.avidreader.com.au/pages/8201-GrahamAkhurst-Borderland

04/09/2023

What might a postcolonial nation look like in Australia, and what is the place of the Voice Referendum in that process? What is the role of multicultural communities in the Referendum? What is at stake for multicultural communities in building a postcolonial future free of racism?

Just over half of Australians were born overseas or have one migrant parent, and nearly a quarter speak a language other than English at home. Multicultural communities will be crucial to the Referendum.

This event takes up the question of both diverse communities and support for the Voice Referendum, as well as the longer-term efforts around treaty and reconciliation.

Register via Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/voice-making-a-postcolonial-multicultural-nation

23/08/2023

Borderland Launch with Graham Akhurst | Better Read Events Join Graham Akhurst to celebrate the release of Borderland. Graham will be in conversation with Delia Falconer.

22/08/2023

What is the relationship between truth-telling and history? Do Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians engage with history, participate in history making and construct historical meaning differently? What role has history as a discipline played in colonisation, and what role could it play in creating a more just future?

Join our expert panel at "Truth-telling and History" NEXT THURSDAY to discuss this and more!

Register today via Zoom:
https://utsmeet.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ef-hp5dQQCmLhy8JtaMWCQ

22/08/2023

Missed our Public Lecture last week? We got you covered! Check out Prof Norman's and Dr Rivera Santana's thought provoking public lecture here now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqx5IUlFHHE

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Address

235 Jones Street
Ultimo, NSW
2007

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm