Wiliguwa NAISDA Board of Studies is the principle advisory forum to the NAISDA Board ensuring the privileging of Indigenous Knowings in artistic and academic development and practice within the College. It manages the vision for teaching and learning excellence within this framework.
Wiliguwa is responsible for:
- Vision of the philosophical cultural teaching and learning practice at the College
- Ensuring Indigenous Knowings are privileged in curriculum development as well as teaching learning practice
- Oversight of College strategy in the areas of academic and artistic design
- Sign off on all qualifications achieved by Developing Artists and Performing Artists
- Oversight of the implementation of AQTF/ASQA/ DET/DIISRTE regulations regarding course delivery
- Oversee research and development framework and practice
- Continue storying transformative cultural teaching and learning practices
Wiliguwa has the responsibility for the implementation, evaluation and development of the following qualifications:
- 10988NAT Certificate III in Dance Practice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
- 11051NAT Certificate IV in Dance Practice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
- 11052NAT Diploma of Professional Dance Performance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
- 10841NAT Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance Performance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples (10841NAT course code and title are under review in 2025)
A new course – Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services will be added in 2027.
Williguwa Board of Studies Members are:
- Alfred Taahi
- Adelle Grogan
- Martine Dowds
- Kim Walker AM
- Marta Vezvaei
- Jasmin Sheppard
- Katina Olsen
- Angie Diaz
- Dr Tei Reihana: University of Auckland
- To be elected for 2026 (Developing Artist/ Practising Artist Representatives)