Yarning with Leanne Pelikan and Tamera Summers at Devonport Library

About the Living Knowledge Project

The Living Knowledge Project is a partnership between Devonport Library and local palawa people.

At its heart, the project is a year-long residency program, offering a platform for Tasmanian Aboriginal people to share their personal journeys through the ancient art of yarning and storytelling. 13 palawa Elders and knowledge holders will be in residence at Devonport Library over a 12 month period, beginning in June 2024.

In a local library setting traditionally associated with the written word, this initiative represents a groundbreaking opportunity to integrate oral traditions and Tasmanian Aboriginal perspectives into the mosaic of knowledge dissemination, information access, learning and connection.

About Leanne Pelikan

Leanne Pelikan (née Briggs) is a proud Aboriginal woman whose mob are from NSW and Lutruwita/Tasmania. Leanne loves her connection to country, family and community. Leanne enjoys being with community, learning, sharing and exchanging cultural knowledge.

About Tamera Summers

Tamera Summers is a proud Palawa woman from Trawlwoolway Country Lutruwita/Tasmania. Tamera was born in Launceston and raised on the northwest coast of Lutruwita. Tamera is a creator of many forms of art including painting, drawing and weaving. Tamera loves her walks on the beach and her connection to country and community.

Come and listen as they share their learnings and knowledge of Tasmanian Aboriginal culture and the ways they were taught. Hear about the journey of how elders and other cultural knowledge holders shared their knowledge with them. What do these lessons look like today compared to traditional times? Learn about cultural protocols of women’s business and how it applies in contemporary times.

To ensure a successful event, please:

• Don't attend if you are unwell

• Let us know if you can’t attend so we can offer your place to someone else

• Practice COVID safe behaviours

• Let us know if you have any support needs, or if a support person will be coming with you.

Accessibility:

• The multi-level car park (corner of Best Street and Fenton Way) provides disabled access parking, lift access and flat walking surfaces between the car park and the paranaple centre. Council parking fees apply.

• Entrance to the paranaple centre is via automatic doors at both Market Square and Rooke Street entrances. The Market Square entrance offers universal access and is available at the touch of a button, providing ease for patrons with access difficulties.

• Inside the paranaple centre, Devonport Library is located on both ground and first floors. Escalators, lifts and stairs are available to take you between the two floors. A parent and child room is situated on the ground floor and accessible toilets are available on all floors.

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