Victorian events: 'Utopia' film in Melbourne & Geelong + Bart Willoughby pays homage to Kevin Gilbert

Melbourne and Victoria Aboriginal rights events for your diary

WGAR events postings for each State and Territory: http://indymedia.org.au/2013/01/03/about-wgar-news-wgar-events-postings

Click on the links for details of the events ...

New Event: Opening 30 January; until Wed 5 February 2014: Carlton, Melbourne, Vic
'Utopia': John Pilger’s film on Aboriginal Australia
Venue: Cinema Nova
"Drawing on his long association with the first people
of his homeland Australia, Utopia is both an epic
portrayal of the oldest continuous human culture, and
an investigation into a suppressed colonial past and
rapacious present." Official Utopia website
Event details: http://www.cinemanova.com.au/catalogue/coming_soon/utopia
Event details: http://utopiajohnpilger.co.uk/screenings/details/3186/9731
Event details: http://johnpilger.com/
'Utopia' film reviews: http://utopiajohnpilger.co.uk/reviews & http://johnpilger.com/articles/utopia-reviews & http://www.respectandlisten.org/miscellaneous/docos/utopia.html#Utopia-R...
All screenings of 'Utopia': http://utopiajohnpilger.co.uk/showings
Respect and Listen Background to 'Utopia' film: http://www.respectandlisten.org/miscellaneous/docos/utopia.html
WGAR Background to 'Utopia' film: http://www.respectandlisten.org/miscellaneous/docos/utopia.html#Utopia-W...
WGAR Background to the Northern Territory (NT) Intervention: http://indymedia.org.au/2012/04/22/background-to-the-northern-territory-...
WGAR Background to 'Stronger Futures' new NT Intervention laws: http://indymedia.org.au/2012/04/22/background-to-stronger-futures-new-nt...

Updated Event: Tue 4 February 2014: Melbourne, Vic
Book launch: 'concerned Australians' - In the Absence of Treaty
Edited by Michele Harris
"Unfortunately this event is already booked out"
In conjunction with the screening of Utopia, http://utopiajohnpilger.co.uk/
John Pilger’s film on Aboriginal Australia
Speakers: Hon. Alastair Nicholson AO (book); Richard Frankland (film)
Venue: Storey Hall
'In the Absence of Treaty':
"This book explores the current inadequacy of
the process used in engaging with Aboriginal
people, which results in control slipping away
from them. It provides concise but incisive account
from recent reports about the reasons for the
ongoing and growing frustration of many
Aboriginal people in the NT. In doing so it
hints at possibly the only solution - treaties."
'Utopia':
"One of the world's best kept secrets is revealed
against a background of the greatest boom in
mineral wealth. Has the 'lucky country' inherited
South African apartheid? Utopia tells a universal
story of power and resistance in the media age
driven by old imperatives and presented as
liberalism." Official Utopia website
All 'In the Absence of Treaty' Booklaunches: http://www.concernedaustralians.com.au/ITAT_booklaunches.html
Flyer: http://www.concernedaustralians.com.au/media/ITAT_Utopia_flyer_Melbourne...
'In the Absence of Treaty' Event details: http://www.concernedaustralians.com.au/ITAT_booklaunches.html#Melbourne
'In the Absence of Treaty' Event details: http://www.concernedaustralians.com.au/#ITAT
To pre-order the 'In the Absence of Treaty' book please click here: http://www.concernedaustralians.com.au/media/ITAT_order_form.doc
'Utopia' Event details: http://www.concernedaustralians.com.au/
'Utopia' Event details: http://utopiajohnpilger.co.uk/
'Utopia' Event details: http://johnpilger.com/
'Utopia' film reviews: http://utopiajohnpilger.co.uk/reviews & http://johnpilger.com/articles/utopia-reviews & http://www.respectandlisten.org/miscellaneous/docos/utopia.html#Utopia-R...
All screenings of 'Utopia': http://utopiajohnpilger.co.uk/showings
Respect and Listen Background to 'Utopia' film: http://www.respectandlisten.org/miscellaneous/docos/utopia.html
WGAR Background to 'Utopia' film: http://www.respectandlisten.org/miscellaneous/docos/utopia.html#Utopia-W...
WGAR Background to the Northern Territory (NT) Intervention: http://indymedia.org.au/2012/04/22/background-to-the-northern-territory-...
WGAR Background to 'Stronger Futures' new NT Intervention laws: http://indymedia.org.au/2012/04/22/background-to-stronger-futures-new-nt...

New Event: Wed 5 February - Sun 16 February 2014: Melbourne, Vic
Melbourne Indigenous Arts Festival
"The Melbourne Indigenous Arts Festival celebrates Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander arts and culture from across the nation."
"The festival presents a diverse range of art forms and
experiences for all ages, including Indigenous theatre,
music, literature, film, cabaret and dance."
Event details: http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Whatson/MIAF/Pages/MIAF.aspx
Melbourne Indigenous Arts Festival Program: http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Whatson/MIAF/Documents/MIAF-Program-201...

New Event: 12 February 2014: Melbourne Town Hall, Vic
We Still Live On
Part of Melbourne Indigenous Arts Festival: http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Whatson/MIAF/Pages/MIAF.aspx
"Pioneering Aboriginal reggae rock performer, Bart Willoughby, ...
He'll become the first Indigenous artist to record and
perform on Melbourne Town Hall's Grand Organ.
Bart Willoughby and guests, including Deline Briscoe and
Mark Atkins, pay homage to the late poet and activist
Kevin Gilbert in this unique one-off event. We Still Live On
melds traditional Indigenous culture, didgeridoo and the
classical pipes of the grand organ."
Event details: http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Whatson/Music/gigs/Pages/21fc1f92-cdc7-...
Event summary: [scroll down page] http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Whatson/MIAF/Pages/MIAF.aspx?start=30

Event: 13 February 2014: various locations in Australia including Melbourne
National Apology Day
"Commemmoration of the day ex-Prime Minister
Kevin Rudd moved a Motion of Apology to the
Indigenous Peoples in the House of Representatives,
apologising for past laws, policies and practices that
devastated the Indigenous Peoples
(particularly those of the Stolen Generation)."
"The NSDC holds annual celebratory events on the
Anniversary of the Apology (13 February each year)
as a mark of respect of the achievement that was
the apology to the Stolen Generations,
but also as an act of reminder to the broader public,
to the country’s politicians and policy makers,
that sorry is more than a word, and that communities,
Stolen Generations focussed community and peak body
organisations, and government politicians and policy
makers must continue to work together in order
to achieve key outcomes for the Stolen Generations."
Event details: http://www.nsdc.org.au/events-info/the-apology-to-australias-indigenous-...
Event summary: http://www.atsisupport.org.au/BookingRetrieve.aspx?ID=223021

Event: 13 February 2014: Melbourne, Vic
Apology Concert 2014 - Heal Our Past, Build Our Future Together
Venue: Sydney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne
"The Healing Foundation is hosting a concert at the
Sydney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne to celebrate the
6th anniversary of the Apology to Australia's Stolen Generations."
"Indigenous and non-Indigenous performers, includiing
performances by Archie Roach, Christine Anu, Frank Yamma,
Jimblah, Thelma Plum, Kutcha Edwards, Tim Rogers and
Clare Bowditch."
Event details: http://www.snaicc.org.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?loadref=32&id=1298
Event details: http://healingfoundation.org.au/

New Event: 23 February 2014: West Melbourne, Vic
'Utopia': John Pilger’s film on Aboriginal Australia
Venue: Maritime Union of Australia Hall
"Utopia, John Pilger’s new film set for release (in the United Kingdom)
in November, examines the worsening oppression of Aboriginal
people in Australia." Paddy Gibson, an associate producer of Utopia
Event details: http://utopiajohnpilger.co.uk/screenings/details/3330/9729
Event details: http://johnpilger.com/
'Utopia' film reviews: http://utopiajohnpilger.co.uk/reviews & http://johnpilger.com/articles/utopia-reviews & http://www.respectandlisten.org/miscellaneous/docos/utopia.html#Utopia-R...
All screenings of 'Utopia': http://utopiajohnpilger.co.uk/showings
Respect and Listen Background to 'Utopia' film: http://www.respectandlisten.org/miscellaneous/docos/utopia.html
WGAR Background to 'Utopia' film: http://www.respectandlisten.org/miscellaneous/docos/utopia.html#Utopia-W...
WGAR Background to the Northern Territory (NT) Intervention: http://indymedia.org.au/2012/04/22/background-to-the-northern-territory-...
WGAR Background to 'Stronger Futures' new NT Intervention laws: http://indymedia.org.au/2012/04/22/background-to-stronger-futures-new-nt...

New Event: Opening 25 February 2014: Geelong, Vic
'Utopia': John Pilger’s film on Aboriginal Australia
Venue: The Gordon Tafe city campus
"John Pilger, the renowned investigative journalist and award winning
film maker, has recently completed a new film, Utopia, which deals
with the subjugation of the Aboriginal First Australians." Niall Mulholland
Event details: http://utopiajohnpilger.co.uk/screenings/details/3267/9591
Event details: http://johnpilger.com/
'Utopia' film reviews: http://utopiajohnpilger.co.uk/reviews & http://johnpilger.com/articles/utopia-reviews & http://www.respectandlisten.org/miscellaneous/docos/utopia.html#Utopia-R...
All screenings of 'Utopia': http://utopiajohnpilger.co.uk/showings
Respect and Listen Background to 'Utopia' film: http://www.respectandlisten.org/miscellaneous/docos/utopia.html
WGAR Background to 'Utopia' film: http://www.respectandlisten.org/miscellaneous/docos/utopia.html#Utopia-W...
WGAR Background to the Northern Territory (NT) Intervention: http://indymedia.org.au/2012/04/22/background-to-the-northern-territory-...
WGAR Background to 'Stronger Futures' new NT Intervention laws: http://indymedia.org.au/2012/04/22/background-to-stronger-futures-new-nt...

Event: 17-18 March 2014: Melbourne, Vic
Marumali workshop for non-Aboriginal service providers
"Marumali is holding a two day workshop on 17-18 March 2014
in Melbourne for non-Aboriginal service providers who work with
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander survivors of Australia's removal policies."
Event details: http://www.snaicc.org.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?loadref=32&id=1247
Welcome to Marumali: http://www.marumali.com.au/

Event: Permanent Exhibition: Melbourne, Vic
Bunjilaka: First Peoples
"Told through the voices of Victoria's First Peoples,
and utilising cutting-edge multimedia, Aboriginal language,
artefacts and contemporary artworks, First Peoples;
will tell the story of Aboriginal Victoria from the time of
Creation to today.
First Peoples will celebrate the history, culture,
achievements and survival of Victoria's Aboriginal people."
"First Peoples is a permanent exhibition on display at the
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Melbourne Museum."
Event details: http://museumvictoria.com.au/bunjilaka/whatson/current-exhibitions/first...
Event details: http://museumvictoria.com.au/bunjilaka/visiting/first-peoples/
Event details: http://www.theblackbook.com.au/whatson_detail.asp?id=1120&si=0&mi=12&yi=...
Event details: http://www.theblackbook.com.au/whatson_detail.asp?id=1120&si=0&mi=10&yi=...
Event details: http://www.theblackbook.com.au/whatson_detail.asp?id=1120&si=0&mi=9&yi=2013

See also:

Creative Spirits: Aboriginal calendar
http://www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/history/aboriginal-cal...
"When you look at the events which are significant to
Aboriginal people you’ll notice that their recent history
is one of a fight for rights, land and recognition.
It is also a history of sadness, loss and denial."

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