MIX06: Migrant Indigenous eXchange 2006

MIX06 Migrant Indigenous eXchange 2006
MIX06 was a cultural exchange project involving students from the University of Hartford University in the USA and Monash University in Australia.

The exchange explored the relationship between indigenous and non-indigenous culture within the context of national identity.

Workshops, research, and collaborative teamwork took place in both countries and included indigenous participation.

Now, the results will be exhibited under the title: One Step Back, Two Steps Forward.

The aim of MIX06 is to encourage contemporary discourse between indigenous and non-Indigenous designers/collaborat ors.

It s about recognition of and respect for First Nation and Aboriginal culture.

The brief for the exhibition was based on a simple premise; that the lineage of both North Americans and Australians can be categorised as either Migrant (those whose forbearers migrated from other parts of the world as either Immigrants, Slaves, or Convicts) or Indigenous (First Nation/Aborigine).

The appropriate, ethical and respectful use of Indigenous visual iconography is becoming an important issue around the world - especially when designers are asked to visually represent national identity.