Tuesday, December 16, 2008

WIPCE Conference

One Fire Dance Troupe

The conference was really good with many interesting sessions, lots of cultural activities, and much music and dancing. I attended mostly post-secondary sessions from technical colleges, community colleges and universities in Australia, Hawaii, New Zealand, Canada and Japan. The information was invaluable for the rest of my leave and has left me with lots to think about and questions to ask when I'm away.









I went on a site visit to the Kangan-Batman TAFE - a technical college in Broadswater (just outside Melbourne) where we were treated to welcoming dances, lunch, tours and music.


















We also visited LaTrobe University - a bit further out from Melbourne - where we were welcomed, took part in a smoke ceremony and had tea and scones while listening to stories about where the platypus came from. Our hosts were gracious and welcoming.


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