Future leader finding voice through indigenous education

Future leader finding voice through indigenous education

by IEF-admin | Aug 31, 2020 | Impact stories

Martison Siritoitet is an indigenous Mentawai student who enrolled in the Mentawai indigenous learning hub program in the final year of his high school education. Almost 3 years on and Martison has been awarded a scholarship to study sustainable tourism at Trisakti...
Practera supports IEF campaign to enhance indigenous education equity

Practera supports IEF campaign to enhance indigenous education equity

by IEF-admin | Aug 17, 2020 | Impact stories

Indigenous Education Foundation (IEF) is in the process of enhancing its social and digital media presence by harnessing the knowledge of independent consultants through the Victorian State Government’s LIVE Projects program. Through this, we aim to better communicate...
Experience the oldest first Australian crafts handmade by the youngest custodians

Experience the oldest first Australian crafts handmade by the youngest custodians

by IEF-admin | Aug 5, 2020 | Impact stories

Yarn Bark Co-Founder, Will Austin, handcrafting authentic didgeridoo and traditional craft kit items Authenticity, originality and longevity are at the heart of First Australian culture and art. Yarn Bark has created a series of authentic traditional craft kits to...
Reconciliation, Atonement and Indigenous Education Equity

Reconciliation, Atonement and Indigenous Education Equity

by IEF-admin | May 27, 2020 | Impact stories

“An end to a disagreement or conflict with somebody and the start of a good relationship again.” This is how the Oxford English Dictionary defines reconciliation. When we reflect on reconciliation in the Australian context considerable progress has been made...
Enhancing education equity for indigenous communities in Indonesia

Enhancing education equity for indigenous communities in Indonesia

by IEF-admin | Sep 21, 2019 | Impact stories

“Yayasan Pendidikan Budaya Mentawai’s (YPBM) goals and objectives align with our educational vision and agenda to preserve and strengthen Mentawai culture. There is very large potential for this [locally-run] foundation to advance these objectives through...
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