Welcome to Kurongkurl Katitjin, Centre for Indigenous Australian Education and Research at Edith Cowan University.
Kurongkurl Katitjin, pronounced koor-ong-kurl cut-it-chin, is a Nyoongar phrase meaning “coming together to learn”.
Our mission is to “provide excellence in teaching, learning and research in a culturally inclusive environment that values the diversity of Indigenous Australian history and cultural heritage".
Student testimonials
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"The course has given me the knowledge I need to move forwards personally and professionally"
George Donaldson
Research activity
Research is a high priority for Kurongkurl Katitjin, most notably, but not exclusively, through the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet.
Examples of our research include:
News & events
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Our Place Newsletter – Kambarang Edition 2012
The Kambarang, (Oct/Nov) newsletter 2012 is available.
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Mentoring Indigenous students for the future
ECU’s School of Education have piloted a new mentoring program for Aboriginal students, which is successfully helping them transition from high school to university.
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ECU and BOM launch Nyoongar weather calendar
Edith Cowan University (ECU) and the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) have officially launched the Nyoongar Seasonal Calendar, which shares the traditional weather knowledge of the Indigenous people from the Southwest of WA.
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