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RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.

Bee Bop a Lula, She’s My Honey in the Meeting Room

Lectures and Events

Summary

 

Nicholas Chantler beeNicholas Chantler honeycombWe have known a lot about the European honey bee for a very long time; but with advances in technology we discover even more. The importance of this humble insect becomes even more significant when we consider the threats to its existence and the impact of losing it can have on us. This presentation gives a plethora of interesting facts with recent developments and discoveries about bees and beekeeping. The products of the hive; understanding the colony; breeding queen bees; pollination and productivity; a world-scale perspective on bees; current reports in the news; advances in medical science; the threats to bees; and the application of technology, are all considered.

 

Nicholas ChantlerDr Nicholas Chantler has a background which encompasses agriculture; education and academia; and, military intelligence and the corporate environments. His formal education in entomology was at the University of Queensland as part of his Bachelor of Science degree. In 2010 Nicholas was honoured for his work, particularly as an educator, being made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). He retired from Queensland University of Technology and the Army last-year. Having held a life-long interest in the biological sciences whilst working in his professional careers, he now has the time to dedicate to his special interest of breeding and rearing Queen Bees. In 2015 he was appointed to the Australian HoneyBee Industry Council’s B-QUAL board, which deals with certification and food standards for honey producers.
Admission: $6 General Public, $4 Friends of the Museum and Students

Free for members of The Royal Society of Tasmania

To assist us with the organisation of this event

RSVP by Thursday 21st April 2016:

Email  [email protected]  or  telephone  6323 3798

Date:

April 24, 2016

Time:

12:00 am

Region:

North

Location:

North

Speaker:

Dr Nicholas Chantler

Acknowledgement of Country

The Royal Society of Tasmania acknowledges, with deep respect, the traditional owners of this land, and the ongoing custodianship of the Aboriginal people of Tasmania. The Society pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that Tasmanian Aboriginal Peoples have survived severe and unjust impacts resulting from invasion and dispossession of their Country. As an institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, the Royal Society of Tasmania recognises Aboriginal cultural knowledge and practices and seeks to respect and honour these traditions and the deep understanding they represent.

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On 15 February 2021, the Royal Society of Tasmania offered a formal Apology to the Tasmanian Aboriginal people.