Appraising the world through indigenous art: bursting with optimism and colour

Appraising the world through indigenous art: bursting with optimism and colour

by IEF-admin | Sep 30, 2020 | Impact stories

Two female students take part in an art initative encouraging expression of how they see the world and themselves within. Photo: YPBM Over 100 indigenous Mentawai students from 5 learning hubs in Siberut island, Indonesia participated in the first creative drawing...
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...
Reconnecting with Mentawai’s indigenous identity leading to improve livelihoods and wellbeing

Reconnecting with Mentawai’s indigenous identity leading to improve livelihoods and wellbeing

by Hoang | May 26, 2020 | Impact stories

MONASH POSTGRADUATE EXECUTES MON-EV STRATEGY TO REVEAL IEF PARTNER PROGRAM POSITIVELY INFLUENCING MENTAWAI’S INDIGENOUS YOUTH In 2019, our partner Yayasan Pendidikan Budaya Mentawai (YPBM) engaged consultation with IEF to explore opportunities in opening their office...
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