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Queensland Museum Kurilpa welcomes visitors of all abilities and aims to provide an inclusive, accessible and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Brisbane
18 May 2026, 12pm
Free
What does it mean to walk in two worlds, honouring ancient knowledge while shaping modern science?
Beginning with fascinating insights into their work, this session will evolve into an open and heartfelt discussion about the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of preserving cultural heritage, identity and First Nations histories in the context of institutional frameworks.
Be part of this powerful conversation during National Archaeology Week and gain unique insights into the human stories behind the science.
Yarning Series – Conversations that Connect, proudly supported by The University of Queensland. This event is presented as part of National Archaeology Week.
Presenters
UQ PHD Candidate in Archaeology Shayne Bates and UQ biologist Dr Coen Hird.
Moderator
Rachel Stewart
Rachel is a proud Wardandi Noongar woman, as well as a biomolecular scientist and archaeologist. She recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Archaeology) and is currently undertaking her Honours research, focusing on pigment dispersion signatures and the micro-wear identification of echidna quill usage. Rachel is currently working within the Queensland Museum’s First Nations team in a provenance research role. In this capacity, she contributes to uncovering and sharing the stories of Ancestors and cultural items within the collection, supporting their repatriation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Her work has played an important role in the return of Ancestors both within Australia and internationally.
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