Informit and CAVAL are again partnering with Social Sciences Week to convene Kummargii Yulendji Symposium, focusing on how we describe, apply and amplify First Peoples’ Knowledges and publications.
Following the enthusiasm shown by libraries, academic and publishing representatives for successful events since 2023, we look forward to hosting the Symposium this year.
Save the Date
Tuesday 15 September 2026
Storey Hall; RMIT University, Naarm/Melbourne
Informit and CAVAL consider Kummargii Yulendji Symposium to be a forum for the ongoing movement that is Indigenising the academic libraries and publishing sector, propelled by the highly motivated communities in this space. In previous years we have had presenters discuss important initiatives such as projects on reparative description, referencing, educational resources curation, and metadata processes to revise, reframe and reckon with colonial systems, and embed and support First Peoples’ Knowledges and academic outputs.
We are calling for Expressions of Interest by Friday 10 July 2026 from libraries, research and publishing communities and beyond, for lightning talks on projects at any stage of completion, longer presentations, case studies, panels, workshop proposals or other formats you would like to propose. Your responses will help shape the structure of the event. Please note that the EOI form includes a 250-word abstract and bio.
This is a unique opportunity to present your work, engage with peers, and participate in a forum for this ongoing movement.
