The consequence of a single story
I recently viewed Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s compelling presentation on TED titled The danger of a single story.
Chimamanda argues that the problem with the single story, or stereotypes, is that they are incomplete and they become the only story. The consequence, Chimamanda states, “is that it robs people of dignity.”
“It makes our recognition of an equal humanity difficult,” she continues.
“Stories have been used to dispossess and malign. But stories can also be used to empower and to humanise.”
Africa is a continent comprised of 53 countries, 5 time zones, approximately 2000 languages and more than 1 billion people.
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Human and Zink win State Print Award
The 2009 Queensland Printing Industries Craftmanship Awards (PICA’s) were conducted late last year, recognising excellence in printing and graphic arts in Queensland across a wide range of technologies and skills. The event highlights the achievements attained by the industry and endeavours to maintain standards at a worldwide level.
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Hope Vale showcase builds pride and confidence
Stylin’ UP Regional is a vibrant community and cultural development program that engages and is driven by Indigenous young people, Elders and community members.
Linked into the Stylin’ UP Festival, an annual event coordinated by the Inala Elders and Brisbane City Council, the program is guided by the message of “pride in self, pride in community, pride in culture”. Stylin’ UP Regional provides a forum for young people to tell stories, share yarns with elders, celebrate indigenous identity and plays a role in building strong communities.
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Welcome to 2010 (twenty-ten)
Growing up I had always understood that 20/20 vision was the benchmark for good eyesight, and to a certain extent that’s true. In terms of human performance, 20/20 vision is the nominal performance measure, however it’s not the best.
20/10 vision is better.
If you had 20/10 vision you would be able to see exactly the same thing as someone with 20/20 vision but from twice the distance. What they could see from ten metres, you could see with the same clarity and detail at twenty metres. What they see from one kilometre, you could see from two and so on and so forth.
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Infographic: Skate, or die… slowly!
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In October 2009, the Queensland State Government banned skateboarding on roads after dark.
The stated purpose of the ban was to increase levels of “safety”, “common courtesy” and “common sense”.
In the context of climate change and childhood obesity is an ‘active sport’ curfew a smart decision?
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Davies Park’s heritage and culture to be captured
The cultural mapping of the community’s connections with West End’s Davies Park will get underway this week following Brisbane City Council’s appointment of a local organisation to collaborate on the project. Read more
Young People WOW Community in Blackall
On the 31st October this year, young people and adults from Tambo, Blackall and Longreach enjoyed the spectacle and fun of the Way Out West (WOW) event, coordinated by Human Ventures, and held at Blackall’s Memorial Hall. Read more
Young people are Stylin’ UP in Logan
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Stylin’ Up Regional is a vibrant community-driven cultural and creative arts program engaging Indigenous young people, Elders and community members.
For the past 4 years, the program has been working in collaboration with the communities of Cherbourg, Woorabinda, Hope Vale and Logan to develop workshop programs and initiatives reflecting community needs. Linked into the Stylin’ UP Festival, an annual event coordinated by the Inala Elders and Brisbane City Council, the program is guided by the message – Pride in self, Pride in community, Pride in culture. Read more
The Gathering 09 described as “most successful” ever held
From 9th to 12th September, The Gathering 09 brought together more than 200 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and teachers from all over Australia.
The event, coordinated and produced by Human Ventures, is an initiative of the Indigenous Youth Leadership Program (IYLP) and involved networking opportunities and leadership development sessions.
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Friday knock-off drinks to support charity: water
Knock-off drinks this Friday the 9th October at Bleeding Heart will support the work of charity: water australia – an organisation committed to impacting the continent of Africa by providing safe, clean water. Read more
