Thursday, July 11, 2024 In a significant step towards reconciliation with Australia’s First Nations Peoples, the International Convention Centre Sydney ( ICC Sydney ), managed by ASM Global, has commemorated NAIDOC Week by winning the inaugural Corporate Cultural Games Day hosted by the KARI Foundation. ICC Sydney’s Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group showcased their commitment to cultural awareness by participating in the event. The team, which included key members such as Samantha Glass (Director of Corporate Affairs, Communication, and Sustainability), Helen Mantellato (Senior Manager, Business Development – International and Exhibitions), Jess Zickar (Corporate Social Responsibility Manager), Sandra Rae (Senior Manager, Public Relations), Libby O’Leary (EA to the Director of Communications), Juan Aranda (Manager, Customer Services), Greg Andrews (Event Operations Manager), and Matthew Whitaker (FF&E & Contracts Manager), joined eight other organizations in a series of activities designed to enhance their understanding and appreciation of First Nations cultures.
Throughout the day, participants engaged in four distinct sessions under the guidance of KARI’s leadership group. These sessions tested their skills in traditional activities such as spear and boomerang throwing, fire starting, cooking, and painting, as well as their knowledge of First Nations history and culture. The event provided a unique and immersive learning experience, strengthening the connec.
