NSW events: Richard Bell + NAIDOC + Aboriginal Science + Reclaiming Our Rights, Healing Our Future

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Sat, 06/07/2013 - 6:29pm

Sydney and NSW Aboriginal rights events for your diary

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Event: 2 July to 11 August 2013: Sydney, NSW
Richard Bell's 'The Dinner Party' Premieres at Artspace
"Artspace is pleased to announce a significant solo
exhibition of work by Brisbane-based artist and
provocateur Richard Bell. Imagining Victory will
premiere Bell's newest work The Dinner Party."
Event details: http://www.artspace.org.au/resources_media.php?y=2013&i=24
Event details: http://www.theblackbook.com.au/whatson_detail.asp?id=1046&si=0&mi=7&yi=2013

Event: 7 to 14 July 2013: various locations including NSW
2013 National NAIDOC Week
The theme for NAIDOC Week 2013 is:
We value the vision: Yirrkala Bark Petitions 1963
"We value the foresight, strength and determination of the
Yolngu people whose Bark Petitions set into motion a
long process of legislative and constitutional reforms
for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people."
The focus city for National NAIDOC celebrations is Perth
NSW Event details: http://www.naidoc.org.au/naidoc-events/calendar/?state=NSW&check=Check
Event details: http://www.naidoc.org.au/
Event details: http://www.naidoc.org.au/celebrating-naidoc-week/2013-national-naidoc-we...
'concerned Australians' NAIDOC Week Media Release: http://www.respectandlisten.org/uploads/downloads/ca/cA-NAIDOC-MR-7-7-13...

Event: Sun 7 (-14?) July 2013: The Rocks, Sydney, NSW
NAIDOC Week 2013 Film Screenings
Museum of Contemporary Art MCA
"See stories from Yirrkala come to life in this lunchtime
screening series of films by Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander filmmakers."
Event details: http://www.mca.com.au/events/naidoc-week-2013-film-screenings/6635/
Event details: [scroll down page] http://www.naidoc.org.au/naidoc-events/calendar/?state=NSW&check=Check#4611
Event details: http://www.theblackbook.com.au/whatson_detail.asp?id=1075&si=0&mi=7&yi=2013
Event details: http://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/19018-naidoc-week-2013-fil...

Event: 8 July 2013: Sydney, NSW and online
Medical Journal of Australia Indigenous issue
To coincide with NAIDOC Week (7–14 July)
"Publication of our annual Indigenous Health issue,
featuring a number of articles on child health and
an editorial from the Indigenous Doctors Association."
Event details: https://www.mja.com.au/
Event details: [scroll down page] http://www.naidoc.org.au/naidoc-events/calendar/?state=NSW&check=Check#4205

Event: Mon 8 July 2013: Mona Vale, Sydney, NSW
Information night:
Aboriginal Science, presented by Aunty Fran Bodkin
Hosted by ASG-MWP Aboriginal Support Group
"Aboriginal peoples recorded their observations and
experiences in story Now we have been given the
chance to have the importance of the knowledge
contained within our stories recognised as a science."
Event details: http://www.asgmwp.net/index.htm
Event details: http://www.asgmwp.net/FB2013.pdf

Event: Thu 11 July 2013: Parramatta, Sydney, NSW
Reclaiming Our Rights, Healing Our Future
"Are you interested in learning about Human Rights
and how they can be applied to strengthen your community?
This full day, hands-on workshop will provide a
solid introduction to human rights principles."
Event details: [scroll down page] http://www.naidoc.org.au/naidoc-events/calendar/?state=NSW&check=Check#4398

Event: 11 July 2013: The Rocks, Sydney, NSW
NAIDOC Week 2013 Panel Discussion
Museum of Contemporary Art MCA
"Join us at the MCA for the key event of our
NAIDOC Week program. This important panel
discussion celebrates the 50th anniversary of the
Yirrkala bark petitions, highlighting the achievements
and important history of this event and recognising
the work of its Aboriginal trailblazers."
Featuring:
* Wanyubi Marika
* Aden Ridgeway
* Djon Mundine
Event details: http://www.mca.com.au/events/naidoc-week-panel-discussion-2013/6626/
Event details: [scroll down page] http://www.naidoc.org.au/naidoc-events/calendar/?state=NSW&check=Check#4610

Event: Thu 11 to 25 July 2013: Sydney Trades Hall, NSW
Social Fabric: Banners from the Northern Territory 2010-2013
An installation by Chips Mackinolty in Sydney Trades Hall
Opening by Nicole Foreshew, artist Thu 11 July 2013
Artist talk: Friday 12 July with Djon Mundine
Venue: Sydney Trades Hall
"Social Fabric, a splendid installation of banners ...
encourages and cajoles individual action as it claims
public space for Aboriginal and alternative cultures,
ideas and economies."
Event details: http://www.crossart.com.au/index.php/social-fabric-banners-from-the-nort...
Event details: http://www.crossart.com.au/images/stories/exhibitions/xap75chips/chipsba...

Event: Mon 15 July 2013: Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW
What does the Liberal Party ascendency mean for Aboriginal affairs?:
STICS Special Meeting - Sydney
Stop the Intervention Collective Sydney
"Now in government in the NT, tipped to win Federal election...
What does the Liberal Party ascendency mean for Aboriginal affairs?
In July 2012 the Country Liberals won the NT elections on the
back of a huge swing by Aboriginal voters in remote communities.
Country Liberal candidates capitalised on anger with the
disempowerment that resulted from the NT Intervention and local
government ‘reforms’. However, since taking office the CLP have
implemented draconian policies that will criminalise alcoholism
and they have also pushed for adoption of "neglected" Indigenous
children. ... "
Event details: http://indymedia.org.au/what-does-the-liberal-party-ascendency-mean-for-...

Event: 18 July 2013: Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW
Celebrate the Kimberley in Sydney
The Wilderness Society Sydney
"April 12, 2013 will be remembered as one of the greatest
environmental victories Australia has ever seen!
You’re invited to an evening of music and dance performances
to celebrate the success of the historic Kimberley campaign.
You’ll also have the opportunity to meet Traditional Owners
from Arnhem Land who are facing their own battle to
protect their sea country from oil and gas mining."
Event details: http://www.wilderness.org.au/campaigns/kimberley/celebrate-the-kimberley
WGAR Background to Save the Kimberley: http://indymedia.org.au/2012/11/22/wgar-news-background-to-the-save-the-...

Event: Thu 18 July 2013: Paddington, Sydney, NSW
Women's Reconciliation Network forum on recognition
Exploring Perspectives:
Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
* Linda Burney MP
* Gary Highland, Nat'l Director, ANTaR
* Aunty Millie Ingram, Wiradjuri Elder
followed by Panel Q&A
Event details: http://indymedia.org.au/womens-reconciliation-network-forum-on-recognition

Event: Sat 27 July 2013: Darlington, Sydney, NSW
Sydney Launch of the National Stop Deaths in Custody Coalition
" This is a part of the nationally coordinated response to
stop all deaths in custody. This event is also the Sydney
launch of the National Day of Action on September 28th,
2013 on the 30th Anniversary of the Aboriginal death in
custody of John Pat by the Roebourne police in WA in 1983."
Organised by the Indigenous Social Justice Association
Event details: http://indymedia.org.au/sydney-launch-of-the-national-stop-deaths-in-cus...

31 May to 31 July 2013: North Sydney, NSW
Guringai Festival
"Founded in 2001, the Guringai Festival aims to raise awareness
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the
Northern Sydney region. The festival usually starts on Sorry
Day 26 May and goes through to the end of NAIDOC Week,
the second week in July each year."
"The festival involves 11 Councils and numerous reconciliation
and community groups. Events include workshops, art
exhibitions, performances, films and talks."
Event details: http://www.guringaifestival.com.au/GuringaiBooklet2013_9April%20LR.pdf

Event: 27 June - 1 August 2013: Eveleigh, Sydney, NSW
Koori Radio 93.7FM and Carriageworks present:
Live and Deadly:
20 years of the Gadigal Information Service
"For 20 years Gadigal Information Service
(incorporating Koori Radio 93.7FM) has been
broadcasting the news and views of Aboriginal
Australia from its home in Redfern. From Keating’s
Redfern Speech to The Apology; from the Redfern
riots to Mabo’s victory and the ongoing life of
The Block, all the iconic moments have been
captured from the streets. Black voices and song,
continue to ring out across Australia. Join Gadigal
Information Service and Carriageworks as we
celebrate 20 years of this ground breaking community
organisation in an exhibition that combines personal
archives, film works, radio recordings and photography."
Event details: http://www.carriageworks.com.au/?page=Event&event=LIVE-AND-DEADLY
Event details: http://www.theblackbook.com.au/whatson_detail.asp?id=1064&si=0&mi=7&yi=2013
Event details: http://www.theblackbook.com.au/whatson_detail.asp?id=1065&si=0&mi=7&yi=2013

Event: 8 August 2013: The Rocks, Sydney, NSW
UN International Day of the World's Indigenous People 2013
Museum of Contemporary Art MCA Galleries
"Join us to celebrate the United Nations (UN)
International Day of the Worlds Indigenous People.
Hear spoken word performance in the MCA Galleries
by Aboriginal performer Gumaroy and others,
followed by a panel discussion highlighting the importance
of this day through the unique perspectives of
Aboriginal Australia."
Event details: http://www.mca.com.au/events/un-discussion-performance-2013/6630/

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
"The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of the World's
Indigenous People is observed on August 9 each year to
promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous
population. This event also recognizes the achievements
and contributions that indigenous people make to
improve world issues such as environmental protection."
Event details: http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/un/international-day-indigenous-people
Event details: [scroll down page] http://australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/indigenous-peop...
Event details: http://www.un.org/en/events/

Event: Sun 18 August 2013: UTS, Sydney, NSW
Keep Left 2013 Conference:
"Two days of discussion, debate and ideas to change a world in crisis."
Marcia Langton and the politics of the new assimilation
Paddy Gibson, Sue Gillett
Event summary: http://www.solidarity.net.au/active/keep-left-2013/
Event details: http://www.keepleft.info/full-timetable/
Event details: http://www.keepleft.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Timetable3.jpg
Conference Background: http://www.keepleft.info/

Event: 6 May - 25 August 2013: Sydney, NSW
Exhibition: Black on White: Belinda Mason
"The project began as Yolngu on Balanda (central Arnhem
Land language group) back in 2008 when Djammarr Djordila
and photographer Belinda Mason travelled to remote
communities in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, at the
first anniversary of the Australian Government’s Intervention
Policy, to hear community reactions and ask them to
record a visual record of their opinion."
Presented in association with Head On Photo Festival
Event details: http://headon.com.au/event/black-white
Event details: http://www.theblackbook.com.au/whatson_detail.asp?id=1047&si=0&mi=7&yi=2013

Event: Sat 5 October 2013: Byron Bay, NSW
Boomerang Festival
Speaker: Larissa Behrendt
"Larissa is the Professor of Law and Director of
Research at the Jumbunna Indigenous House of
Learning at UTS and a practicing barrister.
Award winning novelist she has also published
numerous text books on Indigenous legal issues
and written on human rights, property law, Indigenous
rights, dispute resolution and Aboriginal women’s issues."
Event details: http://www.boomerangfestival.com.au/schedule/detail.aspx?ArtistID=33
Speakers: http://www.boomerangfestival.com.au/schedule/?DayID=5
Boomerang Festival: http://www.boomerangfestival.com.au/

Event: 17 October 2013: University of Sydney, NSW
Dr Charles Perkins AO Annual Memorial Oration
Guest Speaker - Shane Phillips - CEO - Tribal Warrior Association
Topic - Youth in our community
"The University [of Sydney], in consultation with the Koori Centre,
believed it would be fitting to name the Oration in honour of the
University’s first Indigenous graduate, Dr Charles Perkins AO.
The Dr Charles Perkins AO Annual Memorial Oration was
established with the full support of the Perkins family and in
acknowledgement of Dr Perkins’ tireless dedication to
human rights and social justice for Indigenous Australians."
"Prior to Shane's appointment as Chief Executive Officer of
the Tribal Warrior Association, his career included roles
working with young people in child protection, juvenile justice
and the law, including working with the Royal Commission
into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody as a community liaison
officer under the Honourable Justice Hal Wooten. ... "
Event details: http://whatson.sydney.edu.au/events/published/annual-dr-charles-perkins-...

Event: 6 and 7 November 2013: Coffs Harbour, NSW
AbSec's 'Strong Sector Connected Kids' 2013 Conference
Aboriginal Child, Family & Community Care State Secretariat (NSW)
"The conference will cover the themes of:
* Child Protection
* Child Centred Approach
* Out-of-Home-Care
* Doing it Our Way"
"AbSec are calling for abstract submissions for the 2013
'Strong Sector Connected Kids' conference. Abstracts
must be relevant to one of the four conference themes.
The deadline for abstract submissions is August 9 2013."
Event details: http://www.absec.org.au/events/absec-conference.html
Event details: http://www.snaicc.org.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?loadref=32&id=1118