Finding common ground: Musical and social approaches to reconciliation.

Sandra Kirkwood, PhD CandidateSchool of Public Health, Griffith University. September 12, 2010.

Outline:

Literature review Model Community consultation Fieldwork and case studies Strategic planning – research stages Issues for discussion

Literature review

Closing the gap: demographics and extent of the unmet need.

What are the aims and objectives? Sustainable livelihoods – music

occupations Pathways to music education and

training Music used for social inclusion/health

promotion purposes. Cultural leadership.

Connections between environment, health promotion, and music.

Sustainable livelihoods PEO model

person

occupation

environment

Community consultation

Meetings with stakeholders AIATSIS funding application Informal observations through

volunteering Semi-structured interviews Focus groups Analysis of music and motivation

Fieldwork – Bunya Mountains Music Health Symposium

Sound-recording in natural environment

Music-making in national park Multi-media applications Composition Annual Music Health Symposium

Fieldwork – Darwin Indigenous Music Awards

Performance of music relating to Stolen Generations history or reconciliation.

Examples of compositions Examples of composers Stated intentions and motivation Procedures for award and

recognition.

Purga Elders & Descendants Aboriginal Corporation

Festivals to celebrate the lives of members of Stolen Generations.

The role of elders, descendants, families and communities in the Purga Music Museum.

Composition/performance/recording musical tributes to Stolen Generations.

Other musical responses eg. Song for Football team.

Publication/performance of music history

Yugambeh Museum and Drumley’s Walk

Discussion about ideas for music composition

Community education about traditional music on the Drumley’s Walk

Teaching children songs in language Yugambeh Corroboree, Southport. Yugambeh Museum –

ethnomusicology role Music publication

Inupiat first peoplesCase study

Can the PEO model be applied to First People’s lifestyle?

Example of connection between music making and environment

Example of musical relationships with other species

Construction of musical instruments with natural materials

Climate change issues that affect people and music making

Strategic planning – Research stages

1: Exploration of how to orchestrate reconciliation. Ethics application.

2: Scoping music projects with community groups – Reconciliation Action Plans.

3: Supporting funding application process.4: Facilitating various musical responses.5: Evaluation of outcomes.6: Reporting on findings.7: Meeting university requirements.

Issues for discussion

Connection with population health agendas

How to maximise community engagement

Extent of partnerships – cross disciplinary

Sites for social inclusion/music projects

Outcome measurement tools Benefits to stakeholders – personal,

community, and university.