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28 November
Closing Ceremony Registration
The Healing Our Spirit Worldwide International Indigenous Council and the Organising Committee invite community members to register for the HOSW8 Closing Ceremony and Concert. ...
28 November
Need a ride to HOSW?
Thank you to NSW Transport – State Transit for the provision of a bus and driver to move people to and from The Gathering. Terri...
26 November
We’ve got a lot to learn from other First Nations peoples
Australia has a lot to learn about tackling disadvantage for Indigenous people, according to the hosts of this week’s international gathering of First Nations leaders...
22 November
International Indigenous Drug Policy Network
There will be a meeting of the International Indigenous Drug Policy Network during HOSW8. Tuesday 27th November 5:30 PM ICC, Sydney Level 4 Room C4.1...
16 November
‘I have these losses as markers in my life’: A global gathering set to explore trauma and heal old wounds
Indigenous Peoples from all over the world will soon converge in Australia to push the trauma of colonisation into a healing space. By Julie Nimmo...
13 November
Media Release – Unique culture opportunity for Sydney
Sydneysiders will have the rare opportunity to experience First Nations cultures from around the world when hundreds of cultural custodians, entertainers and speakers converge on...
12 November
Iwara Travel – Connecting people, places and culture
Iwara Travel – Connecting people, places and culture. An Aboriginal owned and operated business specializing in Indigenous tourism experiences. They offer Aboriginal tourism experiences in Sydney....
08 November
Looking for something to do in the days before HOSW8? Why not take in the Winda Film Festival?
The 3rd Winda Film Festival will be taking place from 22-25 November 2018 – Celebrating Indigenous Films Under the Milkyway! The Winda Film Festival...
07 November
Planning on entering HOSW’s Got Talent?
To help us with our planning we ask delegates planning on entering HOSW’s Got Talent to register your interest now. There will be a basic...