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December 16, 2014 Napranum Indigineous Community Queensland Australia – Episode Six (6) Whole of Community Change
December 16, 2014 Episode Six (6) Whole of Community Change Featuring Annalise Jennings Director Dynamic Exchange, Maryann Coconut Elder Napranum Indigenous Community Queensland, Australia, Taranaivini Duri Davui Spiritual Leader (Napranum), Lesli Moore Dahlke Author, Researcher & Veterans Advocate and Matt Presti Cosmologist and Researcher
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Napranum
Napranum (meaning meeting place of the people) was the site of Weipa Presbyterian Mission from 1932 to 1965. Before 1932, the original Weipa Mission was situated near Spring Creek on the upper northern reaches of the Embley River. On 1 February 1966, the church handed over control to the Queensland Government and the mission became known as Weipa South settlement. During the late 1960s the name Napranum was increasingly used by the community.
At least twelve traditional owner groups occupied the surrounding lands, however there are families living at Napranum today whose links extend to Mapoon in the north and Aurukun in the south. For example, the Thaynakwith people who have traditional links to the Andoom and Pine River area settled at both Mapoon and Weipa during the missionary period.
Additionally some people from as far away as the Ducie River and near Moreton and Mein telegraph stations came in to live at Weipa in the early 1900s. In his annual report for 1901, the Northern Protector of Aboriginals, W.E. Roth, wrote that the ‘sphere of influence of the Weipa Mission which I visited last May is gradually though slowly extending, blacks coming in now not only from Pera Head, and the upper reaches of the Batavia and Ducie Rivers, but also (a few) from the mouth of the Archer, from the Moreton [telegraph station], and from the area intermediate between Coen and Mein’.
During the 1960s people from other Aboriginal communities and the Torres Strait Islands settled at Napranum in search of work. Today about 1000 people live at Napranum.
Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council
Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council is the local authority for the Napranum community and Napranum Deed of Grant in Trust (DOGIT) lands. Its Mayor and Councillors are elected every four years. Community administration is provided by Council staff led by a Chief Executive Officer. The Council is the trustee for the Napranum DOGIT lands.
Napranum residents are employed in a wide range of community work, land and sea management, local contracting firms and mining operations.
Maryann Coconut: Community Elder and Traditional Owner. Chairperson of the Indigenous Justice Group
As Councillor of the Napranum Aboriginal community, Maryann’s responsibilities include education and social services. Maryann believes education is essential to community progress. She has led the way completing a Bachelor of Community Management at Maquarie University NS.
Maryann also believes we, the people are the Caretakers of this Land; given to us by the Creator Spirit who is the Creator. We acknowledge Him with adoration and thanksgiving. We the Elders are the Gate Keepers. This is an age-old role given to us by our Ancestors. Our knowledge and wisdom of our country is still strong; and will remain invisible and well guarded in our spirit till we die. Our spirit will pass this knowledge on to the next Elder in line.
Annalise Jennings
Annalise as the director of Dynamic Exchange has over 25 years experience in senior roles in financial services and other sectors including property and small business. Annalise is an experienced facilitator and has led business transformation in project management in large organisations and has an extensive background in risk management and organisational culture. This experience has been gained through working in India, Australia & New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Annalise has spoken on transformation and maximising human potential in a variety of business and community forums.
Annalise is passionate about teams and helping them discover healthy working relationships and celebrating success and empowerment. Annalise balances her time between key corporate engagements, her part-time career as an alternative health practitioner and has always combined her working life with parenting and study. She strongly believes in human potential and is a passionate advocate of ethical corporate and individual behaviour in the business community.
Annalise’s qualifications include a post-graduate diploma in project management. She is affiliated with the Risk Management Association of Australia and is a member of the International Association of Counsellors and Therapists.
Dynamic Exchange
Dynamic Exchange is the trusted partner in business and community transformation. Our mission is to support individuals, teams and communities to reach their fullest potential through discovering healthy working relationships and celebrating success and empowerment.
We believe in human potential and we are passionate advocates of ethical, corporate and individual behaviour in communities and in business.
Dynamic Exchange helps individuals and communities to:
Balance financial security
Build harmonious relationships
Build a sense of self-worth through a positive self-image
Set the agenda for change and maturity through a mindset of accountability and ownership
Develop a sense of community spirit through shared vision and an infrastructure that supports future growth
Build alliances with others by sharing solutions and partnering for joint projects
Build a legacy for future generations. Be recognised as market leaders
Matt Presti Cosmologist and Researcher
Matt Presti is an independent researcher of Nature, Universal law, natural science, sacred geometry, alternative history, mythology, symbolism, numerology, alchemy, mysticism, spirituality, sacred texts, various religions, conspiracies, enlightenment, transcendence, shamanism, plants, herbology, natural medicine, alternative healing therapies, crevolution and consciousness explorer. For the last several years Matt Presti has freely given his time and effort to providing those interested with a chronicle of his journey in this realm, as host of “The Exploration of Consciousness”. After researching the collective works of Dr. Walter and Lao Russell, Matt has branched into production of a video series along with co-producer Robert Otey, which greatly helps to explain Universal Law, Natural Science, and the Living Philosophy as authored by the Russell’s to the world. Through this endeavor of the heart he strives to assist in laying the foundation upon which a world brotherhood and sisterhood may be built for the benefit of all mankind.
Lesli Moore Dahlke Author, Researcher & Veterans Advocate
Lesli Moore Dahlke is a Southern Californian native. Being a native is a rarity for most “Californians,” who frequently come from other places in the country. But, proudly, she was born and raised in the bright beautiful Golden State. Lesli describes herself as a lucky child of the 50’s greatly loved by her parents. It was a time of innocence, a time when life was as gentle as a warm breeze. It was a time of growing up during the halcyon days. She was raised in the San Fernando Valley, one of the original vast booming post-World War II suburbs of Los Angeles. Lesli grew up in the shadows of tinsel-town’s glamour, its glitter and the glory days of Hollywood. Her father, Del Moore, was a noted and successful television and movie actor. She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from California State University, Northridge. Her degree was as a practitioner of Television and Film Production. Lesli’s secondary emphasis was on the written word of journalism. As her career began, she pursued a successful career in Television Media Production. Her credits include commercial film production, and numerous areas of television production, including producing live sports programming. Lesli was the Supervising Associate Producer for the award-winning documentary, “The Eisenhower Years,” for The Discovery Channel, as well as for PBS Network programming. She also supervised the production of PBS Telecourses, the front-runner to today’s on-line universities. Lesli headed the production staff that produced the first cable series for the Playboy Channel and various other ventures. She was a long time writer to the former Salem-News.com on-line newspaper as an Environmental Contributor. Lesli now is a contributing writer for The City of Hope. Although her industry experiences were vast, challenging, and never routine, the most personal challenging experiences were yet to come.
Lesli was diagnosed with three virulent cancers caused by exposure to the carcinogenic Agent Orange while traveling with the USO, as an innocent 18-year old girl, in a war-torn Vietnam. As of this date, she lives daily with two rare and active cancers attributed to Agent Orange exposure. Her life and story is explored and shared in the profound book The Best Is Yet To Come (published 2011) “I never miss a moment of this beautiful life. I am always filling my heart with the vivid colors, textures, and glorious memories, that make up the unique tapestry of this wonderful journey we call life!”
The Best is Yet to Come!
THE BEST IS YET TO COME Is an enjoyable adventure of my life, from birth to the current day. It is filled with surprising laughter, and raw honesty, as well as unimaginable struggles and challenges along the way.
As an 18-year-old girl, I was exposed to the carcinogenic chemical, Agent Orange, during the Vietnam War. Traveling with the USO under the auspices of the US Army, my life was unknowingly altered for life. Devastatingly, years later, I developed three life-taking cancers from that Christmas trip of 1970.
My story is always encouraging with the enormity of spirit and determination. I fight the monolithic bureaucracy of the United States while always sharing lightheartedness.
To me, life is a glorious kaleidoscope. It is a continually changing pattern of shapes and colors. Experiences build the foundation of who I am. During my lifetime, the mountain of memories I have gathered have supported the structure of my life.
Life is like an onion. It is a big beautiful, purple, sweet onion with layer upon layer of complexity. Peel away one layer and there is something beautiful on that level. Keep peeling. The deeper you go, the more you have a bundle of sweet layers, each with its distinctive shape and personality! There is so much more than what is obvious on the surface.
I have had three cancers. Two of my cancers are currently active. They are along for the ride with me daily, and are sharing this adventure we call life. But, they are only part of my life and its story. Cancer has taught me and given me an immediacy of life. Cancer has become a gift of understanding and enjoying life’s amazing moments.
However, cancer is only one part of me. It is a single event that shapes and colors my life. It is a chapter within a bigger story. But, it is NOT the whole story.
I am still the person I was before cancer came to me. My heart is always filled with how great life is. I am always grateful to be me. Please come along with me on this unusual life’s story. Enjoy the beauty and challenges of all that life can be.
Taranaivini Duri Davui Spiritual Leader (Napranum)
Taranaivini Duri Davui is a spiritual leader of the Napranum Community. She is also co-ordinator of the Elders Justice Group Community and development worker. Davui holds a Diploma in Community Development. She also attended the Whole of Community Change… Women of Worth Program. Her message to the world is “be strong and never give up.”
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