CONNECTING INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND LOCAL

COMMUNITIES LAND AND SEA MANAGERS

All the peoples of the world owe a great debt to the world’s indigenous peoples—for their custodianship over the land and sea. All of the peoples of the world share a responsibility to join with the world’s indigenous peoples to protect and nourish the land and sea in the future. Protecting our shared environment is a shared task, and so we must come together. That is the purpose of the Network.

Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard at Rio +20 June 2012

Wel c om e t o t h e WIN Jo u r n e y

Photos: The Prime Minister of Australia and Melissa George announcing the WIN at RIO +20 in Brazil. (Daniel Oades)

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When the Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard announced the World Indigenous Network (WIN) at the United Nations Conference on Sustainability (Rio +20) in Brasillia last year, it was a proud moment.

I was a member of the Australian Government delegation at Rio +20, and as I stood and listened to the Prime Minister’s words and partner country representatives from Brasillia, Norway and New Zealand, I felt the enormity and the possibilities of the World Indigenous Network for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communites across the world, and I knew I had to be a part of it.

The World Indigenous Network (WIN) is the first of its kind and I invite your organisation to join me, the Australian Government and partner countries on the WIN journey as a sponsor partner of the inaugural WIN Conference, which will be held in Darwin from the 26th to 31st May, 2013.

I want to be upfront, your sponsorship and support is more than just having your organisational logo badged next to ours, it is about supporting sustainable livelihoods and the wellbeing of Indigenous and Local Communities across the globe.

In Australia, Indigenous people’s efforts in protecting the environment and our cultural heritage assets are now being recognised as vital to the sustainability of our environment.

This recognition is the driving force of the Australian Government’s commitment—partnering with Indigenous organisations, investing in Indigenous protected areas, employment and training of Indigenous rangers and cultural heritage management. We have

Wel c om e t o t h e WIN Jo u r n e yseen from these investments, community innovation comes to the fore, like the World Indigenous Network which was an idea that stemmed from the West Kimberley community.

As a WIN sponsor partner, we can support land and sea managers to better manage ecosystems, protect our world’s environment and biodiversity, increase economic opportunities, alleviate poverty and improve social cohesion. And from this investment, global community innovation can be realised.

And the first step towards this is the landmark event, the World Indigenous Network Conference in Darwin which will attract more than 800 delegates from around the globe and international and national media attention.

Take the time to read our WIN sponsor e-book and visit our website worldindigenousnetwork.net

If you would like to develop a unique sponsor partnership package which meets your needs and return on your investment, please contact our sponsorship manager, Daniel McMillan. You can email him at daniel.mcmillan@cicreate.com or call him on mobile 0402 091 345. If you would like to meet with us, please let Daniel know.

We hope you can take part in the journey towards a World Indigenous Network connecting Indigenous Peoples and Local Community Land and Sea Managers.

Melissa George Co-Chair WIN National Advisory Group Chair Australian Government Environment Minister’s Indigenous Advisory Commmittee

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CONTENTS

World Indigenous Network (WIN) 6

World Indigenous Network

Conference 2013 9

WIN Conference Facts 10

World Indigenous Network

Conference Program 12

Sponsor Partner Benefits 15

Contact 17

Photo: Blackstone and Jameson children performing the emu dance. Gordon Sanders

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Worl d I n d ig e n o u s N e t w o rk The journey of the World Indigenous Network (WIN) began on a warm day in August 2011, when two men, sitting on the shores of the beautiful Sunday Island, part of the Buccaneer Archipelago in the West Kimberley of Western Australia, talked about the idea of an international knowledge sharing network for Indigenous land and sea managers.

They formed a partnership that day, with a desire to share their vision with the world.

These two men were Tony Burke, the Australian Government Environment Minister and Wayne Bergmann, the CEO of KRED Enterprises. The Kimberley Land Council in Western Australia established KRED to seek out and develop business and job opportunities for the Kimberley Aboriginal people.

Since that day in August 2011, the journey has gathered momentum and in June 2012, the Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard with the support of Brazil, New Zealand and Norway, launched the Network at the United Nations Conference on Sustainability (Rio +20) in Brazil.

The Australian Government established a National Advisory Group to support and provide strategic advice and direction for the Network and Conference in 2013. The group’s membership comprises of key Indigenous representatives from around Australia.

A WIN International Reference Group is also being established consisting of key country member representatives from Africa, Asia, North and South America and partner countries, Brazil, Norway and New Zealand. The group will also include representatives from international organisations including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the United Nations University and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

The International Reference Group will guide conference proceedings and develop options for a World Indigenous Network (WIN). During the conference, delegates will contribute to the shaping of the network and will be invited to comment on the reference group’s ideas.

Together; conference delegates, the National Advisory Group and International Reference Group will help build an enduring and strong foundation for an innovative and well-grounded international network.

An important of the WIN journey, the Conference will build new and strengthen existing partnerships between Indigenous and Local Community land and sea managers from around the globe.

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Photo: Boab tree at sunset, West Kimberly, Tourism Western Australia.

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Th e Wor l d I n d ig e n o u s N e t w o rk C o n f e r e n c e 2013

Photo: Darwin Convention Centre

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Th e Wor l d I n d ig e n o u s N e t w o rk C o n f e r e n c e 2013

The Australian Government with partner countries and the Larakia Nation are proud and excited to host the inaugural World Indigenous Network Conference in Darwin from Sunday 26th to Friday 31st May 2013.

The conference program will attract over 800 delegates from around the world and will call on all delegates to help build a strong foundation for an innovative and well-grounded enduring World Indigenous Network.

The four-day WIN Conference events will include:

• An Opening Ceremony

• Welcome night BBQ

• Four days of conference with plenaries, break outs and exhibition spaces

• International and Australian Keynote speakers

• An evening function under the stars

• Closing Ceremony

The program includes optional day trips for delegates to visit other destinations in the Northern Territory such as the world heritage listed Kakadu National Park, the Tiwi Islands and Litchfield National Park.

The WIN Conference Master of Ceremonies are Chaske Spencer, a Lakota Sioux Native American and Melissa George, a Wulgurukaba traditional owner of Magnetic Island in Queensland.

Chaske is also an actor who was cast as the character, Sam Uley in the popular Summit Entertainment Twilight film series sequels, New Moon and Eclipse. Melissa George is the Chair of the Australian Government’s Environment Minister’s Indigenous Advisory Committee and Co-Chair of the WIN National Advisory Group.

Both Chaske and Melissa are passionate about making a difference for their people and beyond. They are influential in their own nations, role models for their communities and work tirelessly supporting communities in environment and cultural heritage protection and sustainable livelihoods.

The WIN Conference keynote speaker is James Anaya, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

James Anaya, originally from New Mexico, United States of America, is also the Regents Professor and the James J Lenoir Professor of Human Rights and Law Policy at the University of Arizona Rogers College of Law.

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PRINCIPAL SUPPORTERS:

The Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Julia Gillard and the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, the Hon Tony Burke, MP.

EVENT ORGANISER:

Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (DSEWPAC)

VENUE:

• Darwin Convention Centre

DATE:

• 26th – 31st May 2013

EVENT PRODUCER:

• cievents

MCS & KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

• Chaske Spencer

• Melissa George

• Keynote Speaker, James Anaya

Leading up to the Conference, keynotes speakers will be announced globally in national and international media, on the WIN website and facebook account.

CONFERENCE OFFERING:

• Opening Ceremony

• Welcome night BBQ

• Three day conference with plenaries, break outs and exhibition spaces

• International and Australian Keynote speakers

• An evening function under the stars

• Closing Ceremony

WIN WEBSITE AND ONLINE COMMUNITY:

• worldindigenousnetwork.net

• On Facebook—www.facebook.com/WorldIndigenousNetwork

• On Twitter—www.twitter.com/worldindignet

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DELEGATE ATTENDANCE:

• Delegates will include more than 800 Indigenous and Local Communities land and sea managers, rangers, traditional owners and elders, community and village leaders, land owners, researchers, scientists and government, NGO and industry representatives from around the world.

DELEGATE AUDIENCE:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

• International Indigenous and Local Community peoples

• Indigenous and Local Community leaders, elders and mentors

• Land and sea managers

• International, municipal and territory governments

• Industry and business partners

• Philanthropic organisations

• Non-government organisations

• University and research institutions

• International organisations

MARKETING COMMUNICATION CHANNELS:

• Online WIN communities: worldindigenousnetwork.net, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and SMS mobile updates

• Media: Domestic and International media will be targeted along with Indigenous Media

• Promotion in the conference program

• High exposure at the conference including exhibition space, signage, digitial media advertising

• Presentation opportunity

• Networking opportunities with conference delegates

• Digital media advertising throughout the duration of the conference

• Webinars and/or delayed online global broadcasts throughout the duration of the conference

FORMAL COMMUNICATION CHANNELS:

• Australian Government embassies across the world

• Minister Burke and partner country Environment Ministers

• Australian Government agencies with partner country agencies

• Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

• United Nations University and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

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The World Indigenous Network Conference Program will cover five themes with a range of topics that are relevant and engaging to Indigenous and Local Community land and sea managers from around the world.

In the plenaries and breakout sessions, conference delegates and speakers will share learnings, knowledge and experience to better manage the environment, develop innovative solutions to environmental challenges and support sustainable livelihoods in communities.

Delegate discussions, ideas, solutions and innovations emanating from the themes and topics will help define and shape an enduring World Indigenous Network.

1. THEME: TERRITORIES, LANDS AND WATERS

Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities around the world manage large areas of ecologically important lands and waters. How do we overcome the challenges we face? What are the innovative ways in which we are managing these areas?

Conference presentations may cover topics related to:

• Managing lands

• Managing waters

• Coastal areas

• Cultural sites and protected areas

• Populated landscapes

2. THEME: COMMUNITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS

Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities need to be heard when it comes to the development of policies and decision-making processes that impact our lands and waters, communities and livelihoods. How are we working together to strengthen our voices and lead decision making?

Conference presentations may cover topics related to:

• Governance

• External relations

• Local to international relationships

• Gender and trans-generational engagement

• Capacity development

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3. THEME: CULTURES AND KNOWLEDGE

Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities cultures and knowledge are the cornerstones to our very existence. How are we connecting the past with the future?

Conference presentations may cover topics related to:

• Peoples’ connections and cultural landscapes

• Protecting, maintaining and sharing traditional knowledge

• Integrating traditional knowledge and values with science and management

• Two-way learning

• Co management

4. THEME: RESOURCES AND LIVELIHOODS

Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities need to be able to earn sustainable incomes from looking after lands and waters. How do we achieve sustainable livelihoods and remove the threat of poverty for present and future generations?

Conference presentations may cover topics related to:

• Cultural economies

• Benefit sharing

• Payments for environmental services and offsets

• The right to development

• Career pathways and sustainable employment

• Food and water security

5. THEME: NETWORKS AND EXCHANGES

Learning from Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities around the world enables us to work better at the local level. What would a World Indigenous Network for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities land and sea managers look like? What are the foundations needed for exchanges to happen?

Conference presentations may cover topics related to:

• Network role and purpose

• Connections with other Indigenous networks

• Learning from each other

• Strategic partnerships

• Benefits and challenges

• Domestic and international exchanges

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CROSS CUTTING THEMES

The work of Indigenous and Local Community land and sea managers covers a wide range of activities and interests. Some topics are “cross-cutting” as they are common to most land and sea management activities.

While the conference explores five themes, the following cross-cutting themes will inform many of the Conference papers, presentations and break out sessions.

• Climate change adaptation

• Young Indigenous people

• Gender specific Indigenous roles and responsibilities

• The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)

• The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

ʄ Article 8(j)—Traditional Knowledge, Innovations and Practices

ʄ Article 10—Sustainable Use of Components of Biological Diversity: (c) Protect and encourage customary use of biological resources in accordance with traditional cultural practices that are compatible with conservation or sustainable use requirements.

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Early confirmation of your partnership will ensure a higher level of exposure. We understand that flexibility is the key and we are happy to work with you to best tailor a sponsor package of benefits that align with your marketing objectives and budget.

Benefits of partnering with WIN Conference 2013:

• Raise your profile by supporting Indigenous and Local Community land and sea management on a global platform

• Strengthen your position as a key player in the industry

• Strengthen your existing community development, corporate citizenship and Reconciliation Action Plans

• Promotion and exposure of your company to Australian and international audiences including conference delegates

• Launch a new product or service to a core demographic

• Meet key stakeholders in the land and sea management industry and interact with them both in sessions and at social events

• Reinforce existing relationships with existing clients and develop new contacts

• Discover the current trends and challenges facing Indigenous and Local Communities in land and sea management from around the world

• Integration into event subscriber base.

WIN Conference 2013 Sponsor Partners will consist of Gold, Silver and Bronze and additional opportunities to sponsor a special event at the Conference.

We will meet with you in order to develop a unique partnership package, which meets your business objectives and return on your investment.

The following table presents a range of benefits and rights available at the various levels. Partnership benefits available are subject to individual negotiations and pricing is available upon application.

Sponsor Partner Benef i ts

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Benefits & Rights Gold Silver Bronze

General / Pre-Event

Recognition as sponsor on the WIN website with your logo and hyperlink

X X X

Recognition as sponsor in all email alerts X X

Approved number of sponsor inclusions in event e-Alerts and WIN Facebook in the lead up to the WIN Conference 2013

X X

Cross promotional opportuntities X X

At Event

Delegate complimentary registrations X X X

Recognition as sponsor partner in the WIN Conference 2013 prospectus with 250 word promotional paragraph and contact details promoted inside

X

Recognition as sponsor partner event handbook: 250 word promotional paragraph and contact details inside

X X X

2 x full page sponsor partner colour advert included in WIN Conference 2013 prospectus

X

1 x full page sponsor partner colour advert included in WIN Conference 2013 prospectus

X

Half page sponsor partner colour advert included in WIN Conference 2013 prospectus

X

Sponsor logo printed on delegate satchels X

Sponsor logo printed on lanyards X

Approved number of brochures in delegate satchels X X X

Activation/exhibition space (size/scale subject to negotiation) X X X

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Benefits & Rights Gold Silver Bronze

At Event continued

Approved number of freestanding banners with location at the discretion of organisers

X X

Opportunity to provide a delegate gift X X

Opportunity for inclusion in plenary forum/panel X

Opportunity for a hosted session with the Minister and/or National Advisory Group and the International Reference Group

X

Naming/branding rights for the Evening Under The Stars event

X

Naming/branding rights for break out sessions X

Naming/branding rights for community hub where lunch and tea/coffee breaks will be served

X

Verbal recognition in Opening Ceremony X X X

Verbal recognition in Closing Ceremony X X X

Post Event

Approved number of post event questions in the post event survey

X X

Post event PR and photos X X X

Post event report/summary of involvement X X

Post event hype reel X

Note: All sponsor collateral including banners and sponsor activation costs are to be borne by the sponsor.

CONTACTS

Daniel McMillan Sponsorship Manager, WIN Conference 2013 Email: daniel.mcmillan@cicreate.com Mobile: 0402 091 345

Mark Nash Director, WIN Secretariat, DSEWPAC Email: mark.nash@environment.gov.au Mobile: 0458 258 463

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THE WORLD INDIGENOUS NETWORK (WIN) LOGOThe logo symbolises the strength and unity of the global connection between elements. With icons representing Indigenous Peoples, Local Communities, land and sea, they are easily recognised as individual symbols while as a whole the logo represents the importance of world

connection through the future.

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