The Aunty Pamela Mam Oration, held annually by the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health in partnership with the UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health is a ceremonial act of honouring Aunty Pamela's legacy in South East Queensland.
Nearly 50 years ago, Community Controlled Organisations of South East Queensland were birthed in a climate of inequity. Under the leadership of Aunty Pamela Mam; and other notable Community Members, a political mobilisation occurred to disrupt the status quo and ensure the voices of First Nations peoples were heard.
With the current movement to embed a Voice to Parliament, the oration was delivered by Cobble Cobble woman of the Barunggam Nation and Pro-Vice Chancellor Society at UNSW Sydney Prof Megan Davis. This was followed by a panel of experts who reflected on the journey that community controlled organisations have taken and considered how to mobilise collectively to honour the legacy of people like Aunty Pamela Mam.
2022 Oration in Pictures
Featuring: Wagga TSI Dance Company, Ms Renee Blackman, Professsor James Ward, Ms Tomisina Ahwand, Professor Megan Davis, Mr Adrian Carson, Ms Renee Brown, Mr Kaava Watson.
Images Copyright UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health
