In this episode of Communio Calling, we bring you our first keynote presentation from the Triennial Conference, Weaving Educational Baskets: Centering Indigenous Knowledges in Leadership, Learning and Systems, presented by Kelly Humphrey. 

Kelly Humphrey is a proud Gomeroi woman, and the inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous) at Australian Catholic University. With degrees in Education and Theology, she’s dedicated to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in achieving their futures. Kelly’s research on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander school leaders reflects her commitment to advancing their educational leadership. She’s lived in rural and regional areas, engaging with communities and being responsive to their needs. 

Kelly’s presentation explores Aboriginal ways of knowing, being, and doing, through the Basket Weaving as an Aboriginal Methodology and Theoretical Framework (2023). This framework of basket weaving are not only theoretical tools but also invites educators and system leaders to reflect deeply on their practice and purpose.