NSW events: SPATE 12th Anniversary Ceremony + Congress Forum: Constitutional Recognition Dubbo

NSW and Sydney Aboriginal rights events for your diary - 16 events from 11 December 2012

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Event: 10 December 2012 to 10 January 2013: Online
Our Generation film
Film released free online
"To mark the International Day for Human Rights
(10 Dec), we have uploaded the original version
of the film to watch for free online."
Event details: http://www.ourgeneration.org.au/news/film-released-free-online-1
About the film: http://www.ourgeneration.org.au/about
Film Reviews: http://indymedia.org.au/2012/09/24/our-generation-film-reviews

Event: Thu 13 December 2012: Dubbo, NSW
Congress Community Forum
- Constitutional Recognition Dubbo
National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples
"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."
"Everyone is welcome.
Congress information and membership available at the event."
Event details: http://nationalcongress.com.au/congress-events/
Flyer: http://nationalcongress.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Constitutional...

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
Flyer: http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/32378_3915139918664_207529...
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
UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Event details: http://www.un.org/en/events/racialdiscriminationday/

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...

Event: 10 December 2013: various locations internationally
UN International Human Rights Day
Event details: http://www.un.org/en/events/

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