IKC coordinators acquire digital skills to preserve, maintain and promote culture

Several Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) staff members took part in the recent IKC coordinators workshop in the Far North.

The “Growing our IKCs” workshop was an opportunity for IKC coordinators to learn about the latest digital inclusion programs and equipment to be rolled out across 10 indigenous knowledge centres in outer Torres Strait Island communities in coming months to enhance residents’ digital capabilities and personal skillsets.

IKC coordinators among other things learnt about digital skills development and promoting IKCs.

Attendees also gained exposure to digital programs in action which included learning about digital storytelling, digital art, eSports and pocket cinema.

It’s this type of acquired knowledge coordinators can take on board to help grow their own specific IKCs in their respective communities in the coming months.

“Workshops like these are crucial,” TSIRC CEO James William explained.

“They’re an opportunity for our IKC community coordinators to gain the relevant knowledge about all things digital, which in turns fosters digital inclusivity and along with that preserves, promotes and maintains culture, history and language.

TSIRC’s attendance at the workshop continues Council’s positive and enduring relationship with the State Library of Queensland who organised and convened the event.