Past and Future of Indigenous Recognition

Respected Indigenous leader Thomas Mayo and historian Clare Wright reflect on the history of First Nations movements for change in Australia and look at next steps. With Lorena Allam.

Thomas Mayo

Thomas Mayo is a Kaurareg Aboriginal and Kalkalgal, Erubamle Torres Strait Islander man. He is a signatory of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and has written five books published by Hardie Grant, Finding the Heart of The Nation<, Dear Son, Finding The Heart, Freedom Day and The Voice to Parliament Handbook with Kerry O’Brien. The Voice to Parliament Handbook won the 2024 ABIA for Book of the Year, Social Impact Book of the Year and General Non-Fiction Book of the Year.

Clare Wright

Charlotte Wood is the author of seven novels and three books of non-fiction. Her latest book Stone Yard Devotional was described by the UK Guardian as “a quiet novel of immense power” and has been praised by authors Anne Enright, Tim Winton, Karen Joy Fowler, Hannah Kent and Paula Hawkins, among others. It was shortlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize, among other awards.

Event and Ticket Details

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Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Dates & Times

Thursday 22 May 4:00PM

Location

Bathurst Library 70-78 Keppel Street Get Directions

Prices

BMEC Members
Per Session $8
Day Pass $40
Festival Pass (Box Office purchase only) $120

Non-Members*
Per Session $10
Day Pass $50
Festival Pass (Box Office purchase only) $150

* A $3 transaction fee applies, BMEC Members do not pay a transaction fee

Event Notes

**As capacity is limited, patrons are required to book their seat for every session they wish to attend even if purchasing a Festival Pass.

Patrons will wear bluetooth headphones to be able to hear as the library will still be in normal operation. Headphones will be sanitised between uses.

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