Dr. Eve Mumewa D. Fesl, OAM, CM Ph.D Education The first Indigenous Australian to graduate with a Ph.D. from an Australian University (Monash in Melbourne). Her Ph.D. was based on a socio-linguistic study of language policy and implementation in Australia. Graduated with a B.A. Hons degree in Anthropology (Aboriginal Ethnography) Holds Graduate Diploma subjects in International Law from Monash University (Australia s place in the International Legal scene and the Law of the Sea). Masters Degree research into the Ganai language of East Gippsland Awards In 1988 received the Order of Australia Medal for her work with the ethnic community and in the maintenance of Aboriginal languages. Centenary Medal for services to Queensland education Certificate of Merit from the Planning Institute of Australia for Godwin Beach Environmental Reserve Voluntary Cultural Heritage Plan. Appointments Appointed to the Australia Council s Aboriginal Arts Board and Literature Board, where she played an important part in the assessment of art and literature and paving the way for access for Indigenous Australians. Elected as Councillor for the City of Nunawading, Victoria. Member of national bodies including the Advisory Council on Multicultural Affairs to the Prime Minister (Bob Hawke), and National Aboriginal Education Committee. Member of the National Museum of Australia s Aboriginal Advisory Committee. Represented Australian women on the World Congress of Religions for Peace at their Kathmandu Conference. First Aboriginal woman appointed as Director of the Aboriginal Research centre at Monash University. Others Worked as Head Of Department Griffith University and Senior Lecturer at QUT. Consultant to Australia Zoo.
Author of numerous articles and book chapters inc Images of Germany for the German Consulate. Author of Conned! A Koori Perspective A political history of the invasion and settlement of Australia from an Aboriginal point of view. The book won an Unaiapon award. Preparing for Publication 1. The History of the Gubbi Gubbi People 2. The Gold Tooth 3. Book of Poetry 4. In the process of developing a text book on Gubbi Gubbi language. Sports The first indigenous woman to represent Queensland in athletics and netball. Queensland State Captain for its Netball representative team. Queensland Discus Champion. Selected for the 1956 Melbourne Olympics Training Squad. Victorian Discus Champion. Holder for South Australia discuss record. Holder of discus World Record for person of her height and weight. Current Manages her own consultancy/lecturing business She is associated with cultural/heritage work on the Sunshine Coast She is a consultant to Australia Zoo (recruited by Steve Irwin) Advisory Consultant to GPS Eco Tourism P/L Chair of the Queensland Indigenous Languages Advisory Committee Writes Poetry edited Koori Poems of the Hunt German Language speaker. 2
Attachment 1: Gubbi Gubbi Brochure, Introduction. The Gubbi Gubbi people have cared for the land for over 18,000 years. Our history is one of peace and welcome to our visitors as the land has provided ample sustenance for all. Over the last 160 years changes to our lives have been severe and our population has diminished. 3,000 men, women and children were killed after the British arrived in Queensland and established their first penal colony in Redcliffe in 1824 which moved to Brisbane in 1825. But we are resilient and our land continues to sustain us. The Gubbi Gubbi has stood with all those concerned for the life of the Mary River, a river with special significance to our people. Not all indigenous people followed our lead. What is important to understand is that Gubbi Gubbi is an integral part of Australian history. Our history belongs to all Australians. We, the Gubbi Gubbi people, under the guidance of the elders have developed this brochure to provide understanding of our culture, history and traditions. It is a guide for proper recognition and therefore understanding among our people. It is based, wherever possible, on proven fact. It allows all who respect our traditional lands to assist us learn of our heritage. Dr. Eve Mumewa Fesl, OAM, CM, PhD 3
Attachment 2: Pictorial Steve Irwin Bob Hawke 4
CHOGM, Welcome to the Queen and Commonwealth Leaders Dr. Ishwaran Natarajan, Secretary UNESCO MaB Program 5
International Congress of Religions for Peace Pitjantjatjara Meeting 6
First Indigenous PhD. 7