1. Sandra Kirkwood, PhD Candidate School of Public Health, Griffith University. September 12, 2010. Finding common ground: Musical and social approaches to reconciliation.

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

3. 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.

4. Sustainable livelihoods PEO model

5. Community consultation Meetings with stakeholders AIATSIS funding application Informal observations through volunteering Semi-structured interviews Focus groups Analysis of music and motivation

6. Fieldwork – Bunya Mountains Music Health Symposium Sound-recording in natural environment Music-making in national park Multi-media applications Composition Annual Music Health Symposium

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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.