Media Release
12 April 2023
Youth Speak Out is an annual initiative run by Reconciliation Tasmania providing a space for children and young people to express their thoughts and ideas around Reconciliation.
The Youth Speak Out initiative has highlighted the next generation’s views on Aboriginal affairs since 2018. Tasmanian students from Years 5– 2 enter art, multimedia, speeches, letters, poems, or whole class projects responding to the National Reconciliation Week theme.
Launceston Library is featuring a selection of work from 2018–2023 entries until 8 June.
Included in the Youth Speak Out: Travelling Exhibition is a photograph of a shell necklace by young Palawa artist, Taylah Pickett. Taylah states, “I was lucky enough to create this necklace, which holds a great importance to me as a connection to my ancestors. Adjoining the necklace is a piece of string that has been carefully handmade with long blades of grass, using the same method that has been passed down through generations.” According to State Archivist, Ross Latham, “Seeing the work of young people from across Lutruwita/Tasmania as they creatively respond to themes such as ‘Be a Voice for Generations’ is encouraging. We can all be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in our everyday lives now, and into the future.”
For more information about the Youth Speak Out: Travelling Exhibition visit libraries.tas.gov.au/exhibitions/youth-speak-out/
Photo, footage and interview opportunity: The media is warmly invited to attend the Youth Speak Out: Travelling Exhibition opening this Friday, 12 April 2024 from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm at Launceston Library, Civic Square, Launceston. The exhibition is on until 8 June.
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