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
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Event: 12 March 2014: Melbourne, Vic
Tunnerminnerwait & Maulboyheenner: Stories & Connections
"Aboriginal Tasmanian men Tunnerminnerwait and Maulboyheenner
were tried, found guilty and hanged in public for the murder of
two white whale-hunters. In January 1842, they were the first
people to be executed in Melbourne.
Their stories and those of family connections between
Tasmanian and mainland Aboriginal peoples are a less
well-known part of Melbourne’s early history. Hear the
stories and discussions about memorialisation and
contribute to the conversation."
Panel includes:
* MC Genevieve Grieves - Worimi Nation, curator and film maker;
* Aunty Patsy Cameron - Tasmanian Aboriginal Elder, cultural consultant;
* Dr Clare Land - historian and writer;
* Dr James Boyce - writer on early Van Dieman's Land and early settlement of Melbourne; and
* Norbert Loeffler - lecturer Art History and Theory
Event details: http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Whatson/LearnandSee/LecturesandForums/P...
Background: http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/AboutMelbourne/indigenousculture/Pages/T...
Event: 14-16 March 2014: Portsea, Vic
Communication Bridging Camp for Deaf Aboriginal Children
"If you are interested in attending the camp,
you will need to register no later than Friday 7 March."
"Deaf Children Australia is holding the first Victorian
Communication Bridging Camp for Deaf Aboriginal
Children in Portsea on 14-16 March. Aboriginal children
with hearing difficulties and their families are invited to
take part in this unique event."
Event details: http://www.deafchildrenaustralia.org.au/communication-bridging-camp-deaf...
Event details: http://www.snaicc.org.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?loadref=32&id=1357
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: 19-20 March 2014: Melbourne, Vic
Registrations open for the third biennial Congress Lowitja - 2014
"The Lowitja Institute is pleased to open for registration the
third biennial Congress Lowitja. The event, to be held at
Etihad Stadium (Melbourne) on 19 and 20 March 2014,
will continue the conversation begun in 2013 by the
Institute about the Future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander health."
Event details: http://www.lowitja.org.au/congress-2014/program
Event details: http://www.snaicc.org.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?loadref=32&id=1321
Event: Thu 20 March 2014: Melbourne, Vic
The Lowitja Institute is proud to present 'Is Racism the New Black?'
"A night of comedy featuring:
* Meshel Laurie
* Charlie Pickering
* Richard Frankland
* Libbi Gorr
Produced by Jason Tamiru, this night will definitely be one to remember."
Event details: http://www.lowitja.org.au/comedy
Event details: http://www.snaicc.org.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?loadref=32&id=1355
Event: Abstracts are due by Fri 21 March 2014: Melbourne, Vic
Abstracts sought for NACCHO Healthy Futures Summit
"The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
(NACCHO) is hosting the 2014 Healthy Futures Summit in
Melbourne on 24-26 June and is seeking abstract submissions
for the summit. NACCHO is calling for abstract submissions from
its members, affiliates and key stakeholder organisations.
Abstracts should address the one of the following areas:
Economic Development; Health Reform; Healthy Futures;
Youth; and Research Data.
All abstracts must be submitted through NACCHO's Abstract Portal."
Event details: http://nacchocommunique.com/2014/02/25/naccho-healthy-futures-summit-mel...
Event details: http://www.snaicc.org.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?loadref=32&id=1356
New Event: Fri 18 April 2014: University of Melbourne, Vic
Special guests: Gary Foley - 'A Black life'
Marxism 2014 Conference: http://www.marxismconference.org/
"Gary Foley is a legendary Aboriginal activist, writer, actor,
teacher, story teller and historian. He is a prominent figure in
the history of Aboriginal resistance in Australia. Foley was
centrally involved in the establishment of the Aboriginal Tent
Embassy in 1972, and in many of the campaigns for land
rights and justice that followed."
"Radical Aboriginal Struggle: Marxism 2014 will this year have
a special focus on the fight for Aboriginal self determination."
Event details: http://www.marxismconference.org/index.php/program/conference-streams.html
Event details: http://www.marxismconference.org/index.php/program/featured-speakers/ite...
New Event: Sat 19 April 2014: University of Melbourne, Vic
Organising workers: Unions with a social conscience:
the fight against racism with Ted Wymarra
Marxism 2014 Conference: http://www.marxismconference.org/
"Radical Aboriginal Struggle: Marxism 2014 will this year have
a special focus on the fight for Aboriginal self determination."
Event details: http://www.marxismconference.org/index.php/program/conference-streams.html
New Event: Sat 19 April 2014: University of Melbourne, Vic
Radical Reels Film Sessions - The Tall Man (2011)
Marxism 2014 Conference: http://www.marxismconference.org/
"After the suspicious death of a black man in police custody,
the outraged Palm Island community demands justice."
"This session will feature a participant in the trial of officer Chris Hurley"
"Radical Aboriginal Struggle: Marxism 2014 will this year have
a special focus on the fight for Aboriginal self determination."
Event details: http://www.marxismconference.org/index.php/radical-reels/film-program.html
New Event: Sun 20 April 2014: University of Melbourne, Vic
Indigenous rights and struggle:
The Northern Territory Intervention and the criminalisation of Aboriginality
with Chris Graham, Shiralee Hood and Kutcha Edwards
Marxism 2014 Conference: http://www.marxismconference.org/
"Radical Aboriginal Struggle: Marxism 2014 will this year have
a special focus on the fight for Aboriginal self determination."
Event details: http://www.marxismconference.org/index.php/program/conference-streams.html
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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