{"id":26576,"date":"2024-11-07T19:00:59","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T11:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=oasis-news&p=26576"},"modified":"2024-11-07T19:01:03","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T11:01:03","slug":"cultural-awareness-rocks-2024-recap","status":"publish","type":"oasis-news","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/oasis-news\/cultural-awareness-rocks-2024-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"Cultural Awareness Rocks 2024 recap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Curtin Kalgoorlie students from the Science and Engineering department, studying mining engineering, geology, and metallurgy, participated in an on-country cultural experience focused on Aboriginal cultures in the Goldfields region, with support from Northern Star Resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On 17 September, students, staff, industry partners, and community groups attended the annual Cultural Awareness Rocks event. The program included cultural learning activities, networking opportunities with industry partners, and an on-country exploration where students learned from Aboriginal Elders and tasted honey ants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI enjoyed learning about Aboriginal culture!\u201d
– Jhonnatan Vladimir Gonzales Angulo.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Upon returning to campus, attendees participated in a presentation by Northern Star Resources covering Stakeholder Engagement and Cultural Heritage. A bush tucker lunch was provided, and the day concluded with a creative workshop in which students produced artwork incorporating cultural symbols introduced during the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All artworks were entered into an art competition and displayed in the Curtin Kalgoorlie Library, allowing students to vote for their preferred pieces. Winners were announced on October 16, 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n