WELCOME

The Native Title Conference 2005 – The Human Face of Native Title

The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies and the New South Wales Native Title Services are pleased to be convening the annual Native Title Conference.

The conference has grown into an annual event that attracts delegates from all over Australia and overseas.

This conference will be a significant event on the annual calendar for the collective discussion of native title issues. It provides an opportunity for Australia’s best thinkers on Indigenous issues to present current research, practice, and policy direction.

The theme of this year’s conference is: The Human Face of Native Title (Maabu-garri julu gunganbu-gundi jagunda). This theme explores the impact of the native title process on Indigenous communities and families.

The 2005 conference is hosted by the Gumbaynggirr people and will be held at the Opal Cove Resort in the beautiful city of Coffs Harbour.

We invite you to draw inspiration from your colleagues and as convenors of this important conference we warmly welcome all delegates and call on you to actively participate in setting the agenda for genuine change in native title practices in this country.

 Professor Mick Dodson, AM                                                           Mr. Warren Mundine

Chairperson, AIATSIS                                                                     CEO, NSWNTS