The Gift of Truth Telling lecture series has officially launched, bringing together leading researchers, historians, scientists and Menang Elders.
Through a combination of science, history and cultural knowledge, the series offers an opportunity to learn about Albany from multiple perspectives and deepen understanding of this biodiverse, historic and culturally significant place.
The series opened on Friday at Albany Town Hall with An international perspective on granite flora, delivered by renowned botanist Professor Stefan Porembski.
The opening lecture was followed by a panel discussion featuring Merningar Elder Lynette Knapp, Merningar yorga Shandell Cummings, conservation scientist Professor Stephen Hopper, Dr Alison Lullfitz, and Professor Stefan Porembski.
The panel reflected on what has been learned across generations, how knowledge has been shared, and how people can walk together to care for Country into the future.
Monthly lectures will now continue at UWA Albany, offering insight into the diverse and emerging research taking place locally. Science lectures will be held on the second Thursday of each month, with history lectures on the fourth Thursday.
Upcoming sessions include a history lecture on April 23 presented by cross-cultural ecologist Dr Alison Lullfitz and Elder Eliza Woods, and a science lecture by Dr Sarah Comer on May 14, focusing on conserving threatened species including noisy scrub birds, ground parrots and potoroos.
Lectures will run from April to October, from 5.30pm to 6.30pm at the UWA Albany Function Room on Stirling Terrace.
This event series is a collaboration between the Kinjarling Djinnung Maat project (UWA Albany) and Friends of UWA Albany, with project partners City of Albany, and supported by Lotterywest, as part of the Albany 2026 program.
