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In 1967, the Turkish and Australian Governments signed a bilateral agreement that led to assisted migration from Turkey to Australia. This landmark conference will identify the current circumstances of Australians of Turkish background and examine their impact on Australian Turkish relations after four decades of settlement. Further, through comparing the situation of Australian Turkish migration with that in Europe and North America and with other immigrant groups, the Conference will also explore the significance of government policies and the role of transnational and cross-cultural relations in the integration and incorporation of migrant communities. These are especially important in the contemporary international environment where concerns about individual commitment, security and terrorism are juxtaposed against opportunities to facilitate international economic, social and cultural exchanges involving immigrant populations. These issues are relevant to all researchers, policy makers and community members concerned with social cohesion in diverse societies. The themes being explored by the conference will have particular relevance to the situation in Europe, where there has been decades of extensive Turkish migration and, more recently, debates surrounding Turkey’s candidature for membership of the European Union. The conference will also identify and develop the potential for international research collaboration which can inform the work of policy makers in Australia and other migrant countries. Immigrants as Citizens will be accompanied by an exhibition that showcases the art of contemporary Turkish Australian artists, entited Anatolian Dreams. The exhibition aims to explore the experience of Turkish artists in Australia, expressed through modern art. The Exhibition will be opened by his Excellency the Ambassador for Turkey Mr Murat Ersavci at the Immigrants as Citizens conference reception on Saturday 6 October. Anatolian Dreams is being held at the Nussinov Gallery (www.nussinovgallery.com.au), 56 Cope Street, Redfern, on 6-12 October. Admission is free and all are welcome. |
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This conference has been generously sponsored by Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship, Innovative Universities European Union Centre, Research Institute for Humanities & Social Sciences, Turkfest, BMU, Affinity Intercultural Foundation and Community Relations Commission. |
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