Sydney and NSW Aboriginal rights events for your diary - 15 events from 6 December 2012
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Event: Thu 6 December 2012, 6:30pm: Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW
To mark International Human Rights Day,
STICS will be holding an
NT Intervention / Stronger Futures Forum
Forum: After the NT Election:
The Struggle Against the NT Intervention
Aboriginal leaders speak out:
"Stronger Futures" means Stolen Futures
Special guest speakers:
* Rosalie Kunoth Monks &
* Amelia Pangarte Kunoth-Monks
from Utopia community, Central Australia
* Jeff McMullen,
CEO (Honorary) Ian Thorpe's Foundation for Youth
"Join us to hear voices in the fight for Aboriginal
rights discuss the shifting terrain in the struggle
against the NT Intervention: a new government
in the NT, community attempts to evict Intervention
and Shire bosses from their land and the fight
to stop the national expansion of income management.
All welcome."
Hosted by STICS:
Stop the Intervention Collective Sydney
Note: New location:
Tom Mann Theatre, 136 Chalmers St, Surry Hills
Event details: http://indymedia.org.au/2012/11/29/public-forum-%E2%80%9Cstronger-future...
Event details: http://www.amnesty.org.au/nsw/event/30474/
Event details: [scroll down page] http://www.respectandlisten.org/
Event details: [scroll down page] http://stoptheintervention.org/
Leaflet: http://www.respectandlisten.org/uploads/downloads/NT_Intervention/Strong...
Poster: http://www.respectandlisten.org/uploads/downloads/NT_Intervention/Strong...
Poster: http://stoptheintervention.org/uploads/files_to_download/Stronger-Future...
Event: 10 December 2012: various locations internationally
UN International Human Rights Day
Event: 13 December 2012: Dubbo, NSW
Community Forum - Constitutional Recognition
"Congress Co Chair Jody Broun is hosting a
series of community forums throughout November
and December to discuss Constitutional
Recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Peoples."
Event details: http://nationalcongress.com.au/congress-events/
Event: Sat 15 and Sun 16 December 2012: McCauley’s Beach, Thirroul, NSW
Sandon Point Aboriginal Tent Embassy and
North Illawarra Reconciliation & Treaty Group
are proud to present the
SPATE 12th
Anniversary Ceremony and Community Celebration &
Gathering of the Sovereign Aboriginal Nations
"We dedicate the SPATE 12th to honouring the
leadership, strength and integrity of
Aunty Isabell Coe" (Roy Dootch Kennedy)
"Saturday morning start gathering for
cultural ceremony around the Sacred Fire
for peace and justice at Kuradji.
Then a meeting of the Aboriginal Sovereign
Nations, with elders and representatives of
Aboriginal Tent Embassy from all over
the country coming."
Event details: http://songlines.org.au/2012/11/30/kuradji-sandon-point-aboriginal-tent-...
Event details: http://www.facebook.com/events/281539401952506/?fref=ts
Event details: http://www.sandon-point.org.au/event/20121215/441.html
About SPATE: http://www.sandon-point.org.au/content/about-sandon-point.html
Event: 17 November - 23 December 2012: Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW
Theatrical Documentary: Beautiful One Day
"Beautiful One Day is a theatrical documentary
about the irrepressible life and times of Palm
Island. Three theatre companies (Belvoir,
Ilbijerri, and version 1.0) came together in 2011
over a shared sense of outrage at the injustices
surrounding a death in custody in 2004. But,
prompted by the Palm Island community,
Beautiful One Day looks for a way to turn outrage
into real understanding and new possibilities.
At its heart is a determined struggle to understand
the persistent heavy-handedness of white Australia."
Event details: http://belvoir.com.au/productions/beautiful-one-day/
Event: 26 December 2012: Mosman, Sydney, NSW
Sail for a Whale on Boxing Day
"Every year, thousands of Sydneysiders watch
the famous Sydney-to-Hobart yacht race.
This year, we're inviting you to jump ship
and 'Sail for a Whale' instead!
Our inaugural Boxing Day sailing event is
being held in solidarity with the people of
Broome campaigning against the construction
of a gaint gas hub on their doorstep."
The Wilderness Society WA Inc
Event details: http://www.wilderness.org.au/campaigns/kimberley/sail-for-a-kimberley-wh...
Event details: [scroll down page] http://www.respectandlisten.org/kimberley.html
Event details: http://www.wilderness.org.au/campaigns/kimberley/kimberley-portal-page/2...
WGAR Background to the Save The Kimberley Campaign: http://indymedia.org.au/2012/11/22/wgar-news-background-to-the-save-the-...
Event: 23 November 2012 to 20 January 2013: Leichhardt, Sydney, NSW
Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Cooperative presents:
Ripple Effect: Boomalli Founding Members Exhibition
25th Anniversary Exhibition
* Officially opened by Gary Foley.
* Exhibition runs until January 20
(gallery closed over Christmas & New Years).
Featuring works by:
* Bronwyn Bancroft,
* Euphemia Bostock,
* Brenda L Croft,
* Fiona Foley,
* Fernanda Martins,
* Arone Raymond Meeks,
* Tracey Moffatt,
* Avril Quaill,
* Michael Riley,
* Jeffrey Samuels.
Event details: http://www.boomalli.com.au/
Event details: http://www.artguide.com.au/features/recommended/ripple-effect-boomalli-f...
Interview with Curator Keith Munro: http://www.989fm.com.au/podcasts/lets-talk/keith-munro/
Event: 26 January 2013: various locations in Australia
Sovereignty Day / Invasion Day / Survival Day
Event: 13 February 2013: various locations in Australia
National Apology Day
Event details: http://www.nsdc.org.au
Event: Friday 22 February 2013: Sydney CBD, NSW
The Wilderness Society Sydney Inc:
Festival for the Kimberley
"Calling all Sydneysiders: This is your chance
join us for a fun-filled day to bring the stunning
beauty of the Kimberley region to Sydney,
and to stand in solidarity with the people of
Broome against industrialisation as a result of the
planned James Price Point gas hub."
Event details: [scroll down page] http://www.respectandlisten.org/kimberley.html
Event details: http://www.wilderness.org.au/campaigns/kimberley/festival-for-the-kimberley
Event details: http://www.wilderness.org.au/campaigns/kimberley/kimberley-portal-page/2...
WGAR Background to the Save The Kimberley Campaign: http://indymedia.org.au/2012/11/22/wgar-news-background-to-the-save-the-...
Event: Thu 21 March 2013: various locations in Australia
National Close the Gap Day
Event details: https://www.oxfam.org.au/act/events/national-close-the-gap-day/
Event details: https://www.oxfam.org.au/explore/indigenous-australia/close-the-gap
Event: 21 March 2013: various locations internationally
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Event: 26 May 2013: various locations in Australia
National Sorry Day
Event details: http://www.nsdc.org.au
Event details: http://antar.org.au/
Background: http://antar.org.au/reports/sorry-day-a-reminder-unfinished-business
Event: 26 May - 2 June 2013: various locations in Australia
National Reconciliation Week
Event details: http://www.reconciliation.org.au
Event: 3 June 2013: various locations in Australia
Mabo Day
Event details: http://www.mabonativetitle.com/home.shtml
WGAR Background to Mabo and Native Title: http://indymedia.org.au/2012/07/02/background-to-mabo-and-native-title
Event: 9 August 2013: various locations internationally
International Day of the World's Indigenous People
International Decade of the World's Indigenous Peoples 2005 - 2015
Event details: [scroll down page] http://australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/indigenous-peop...
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About WGAR News:
http://indymedia.org.au/2012/04/30/about-wgar-news-working-group-for-abo...
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WGAR: Working Group for Aboriginal Rights (Australia)
WGAR Website: http://wgar.wordpress.com/