Indigenous and Non Indigenous Culture and the Arts, History and Heritage

in  Western Australia– what is the future? 

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                                          John Hyde MLA                   Museums Australia (WA)

 Report of Meeting with Minister on 20 January

Minister Day announces revitalisation of Premier's Book Awards

The History Council of Western Australia in association with the Royal Western Australian Historical Society and the Professional Historians Association (WA) Inc and representing a broad range of groups, individuals and supporters are concerned that the key place of Indigenous and non Indigenous culture and the arts, history and heritage in WA is not receiving due recognition. To this end a public forum was held on Monday 19 October in the PerthTown Hall.

The Forum was called to reaffirm the principle that a vibrant, well funded and supported arts and heritage sector is vital for residents and visitors alike. Recent cuts to opening hours at the WA Museum and Art Gallery, the closure of the Fremantle History Museum, the suspension of the WA Premier's Book Awards, the absence of a new storage facility for the State's archives and budget cuts for Arts related agencies, are just a few of the recent decisions about which the WA community has expressed concern.

Over 180 concerned citizens attended to hear Peter Holland introduce a panel of speakers comprising Professor Geoffrey Bolton, Carol Innes and Professor Ted Snell and to chair a community forum.

Conference Context – Briefing Note

Participant Biographies and Papers

Paper by Professor Ted Snell

Paper by Carol Innes

Paper by Professor Geoffrey Bolton

Resolutions from the Forum

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Resources

Text of Letter sent to the Hon John Day MLA, Miister for Culture and the Arts