Tagged with Cindy Shannon

2020 NAIDOC Week has been celebrated across Griffith, albeit more virtually than in previous years. 

Our First Peoples Health Unit turns five on Tuesday 25 August, and Director, Professor Roianne West, says while the unit has come a long way, there’s much more to do.

A scholarship honouring the legacy of one of Australia’s great athletes will support two Griffith University Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander budding sport stars.

Griffith University acknowledges National Reconciliation Week and National Sorry Day with an enduring commitment to its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Incoming Pro-Vice Chancellor (Indigenous) Professor Cindy Shannon was one of many Griffith University staff, alumni and associates recognised with Australia Day Honours.

Professor Cindy Shannon, a descendent of the Ngugi people and one of Australia’s foremost higher education Indigenous leaders, will join Griffith University as Pro Vice Chancellor (Indigenous).