The Indigenous Futures Challenge, led by Faculty of Humanities Dean Indigenous Futures Associate Professor Mandy Downing, saw about 100 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students from across the state come together to explore the question: ‘What does an Indigenous Future look like through digital storytelling methods?’

This Curtin-first event saw bright young students spend three days at our Bentley campus on Whadjuk Nyungar Boodja engaged in imaginative hands-on learning and activities while experiencing a taste of university life. Yarning, cultural art, guest lectures, knowledge sharing and campus tours showcased a world of future possibilities.

Students participated in workshops aimed at inspiring them to visualise their future, learn about different pathways to university and the supports that are available.

A highlight of the Challenge was a “you can’t ask that” style discussion panel featuring Tomzarni Dann from the Centre for Aboriginal Studies, Fine Art student Zali Morgan, Education student Kearah Ronan and Associate Professor Downing which gave the students an opportunity to ask panel members about their experiences as university students and what it means for their future.

Thank you to all staff involved in the success of the program.

A video showcasing the event can be viewed here.