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Engaging Indigenous people within Higher Ed

CQUniversity's Office of Indigenous Engagement recently hosted a visit from the Oodgeroo Unit of Queensland University of Technology (QUT), at Rockhampton Campus.

Professor Anita Lee Hong, Director of the Oodgeroo Unit, and Lone Pearce, Project Officer, met with Office of Indigenous Engagement staff to discuss employment issues and best practice models for engaging Indigenous people within the higher education sector, including governance matters.

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Soggy fields but spirits high as Indigenous Reconciliation Carnival gets underway 

Published on 27 January, 2012 

Dozens of teams have arrived for the Indigenous Reconciliation Carnival being held on the CQUniversity Rockhampton sports fields from January 27-29.

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Carnival organisers are expecting thousands of spectators and players to participate throughout this 'drug and alcohol free' event. Former NRL stars Rhys Wesser and David Peachey are attending as special guests.

The CQID website says the event features 'spectacular rugby, cultural dancing, traditional food and the opportunity to be celebrate reconciliation and help spread the message of petrol sniffing prevention'.

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The carnival now has a Facebook page 'CQID Reconciliation Carnival'. Regular updates will give live scores and photos.

For details contact Justin Loomans or Kaitlin Moss on phone 4920 0000 or check the carnival website http://www.cqidcarnival.com.au/

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