The NT First Nations Leadership Summit will feature an all-star line up of speakers and guests in Darwin, November 13-14.
The event is presented by the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women's Alliance (NATSIWA) in partnership with The Hatchery.
The two-day celebration of the excellence of current and future First Nations leaders features Wiradjuri, Kamilaroi & Dharrawal man, journalist, academic and author Professor Stan Grant; Wiradjuri tennis champion and founder of the Evonne Goolagong Foundation, Evonne Goolagong Cawley AC MBE; Gija, Yawuru Iwatja & Gagudju people, two-time Olympic gold medalist and former NT Senator of the Northern Territory Nova Peris; Yiman & Bidjara woman, Associate Provost & Foundation Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies, Professor Marcia Langton AO; Bunuba woman and Wiyi Yani U Thangani Institute for First Nations Gender Justice chair June Oscar AO; and many more.
This summit is a space to amplify the voice, wisdom and excellence of First Nations men and women in leadership. In a united forum, this summit honours the stories of First Nations leadership and is a place to share learnings and advice amongst peers and others on the path to leadership. Through storytelling, reflection and connection, this summit will build on a strong First Nations network of leaders and empower the next generation of storytellers and changemakers.
Also speaking at the Summit are Leanne Liddle, Professor Reuben Bolt, Jade Ritchie, Tahlia Biggs, Lateesha Jeffrey, Byron Davis, rob McPhee, Cindy Torrens, Steve Rossingh, Joshua White, Nigel Browne, Tara Liddy, Nicole Brown, and NT Anti-Discrimination Commission member Jeswynn Yogaratnam.
NATSIWA chief executive Wendy Anders will also join the star-studded line up.
"The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women's Alliance is delighted to partner with The Hatchery in presenting the First Nations Leadership Summit series," she said.
"We warmly welcome all attendees to this significant event, where an impressive lineup of distinguished First Nations speakers from diverse backgrounds will share their wealth of knowledge and expertise.
"This summit offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into their leadership journeys, including the challenges they have faced and overcome. Attendees are invited to reflect on their paths as First Nations leaders, current and emerging, and draw inspiration from the experiences of others.
"With numerous networking and learning opportunities, this summit presents exceptional opportunities to connect, learn, grow and be inspired."
The two-day event will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin, Garramilla/Darwin City, and streamed online.
More information on the events, schedule and attending is available online.
