The year 2020 will mark the 250th anniversary of James Cook’s exploration of the east coast of Australia. The Cook 250 workshop will be a chance to hear from Project Officer, Richard Ferguson, of The Australian National Maritime Museum who has been leading the national coordination of the anniversary to date. NTAQ have a strong connection through the James Cook Museum, Cooktown, and as representatives on the Cooktown 2020 committee.
The workshop will be held in collaboration with the National Museum of Australia and Australian National Maritime Museum. In their curatorial brief – the Australian National Maritime Museum outlines an opportunity to explore national stories of contact, encounter and transformation involving indigenous, migrant and other communities from Australia and beyond.
Please confirm your interest in attending to Amanda Yow by Friday 23rd September 2016 on 07 5534 0801 or by email.