May 18
James Wilson-Miller, curator of Koori History and Culture, Powerhouse Museum
James Wilson-Miller will speak about new challenges and inspirations in his role as curator of Koori History and Culture at the Powerhouse Museum. Wilson-Miller has been section head and curator of Koori History and Culture at the Powerhouse for the past 14 years. He is an experienced researcher, well-known Koori historian and the author of the best seller Koori: A Will To Win, based on the Koori female line of his immediate and extended families. In 2001 he was awarded the Centenary of Federation Centenary Medal for Services to the Community.

May 25
Frank Howarth Director, Australian Museum
Frank Howarth discusses the contemporary role of the Australian Museum in working with Indigenous Australian and Pacific communities. Howarth has a Geology Degree from Macquarie University and a Master of Science and Society from the University of NSW. In 1996, he became director and chief executive of the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust, before taking up his current role in February 2004 as Director of the Australian Museum. He is Chair of ICOM Australia, a member of the Executive of the Council of Australasian Museum Directors, and a director of Museums and Galleries NSW.