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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New Events: 8, 9, 13, 15, 17, 20, 21, 25, 27, 28 February 2014; 2, 7, 10, 13, 14, 16-18, 26 March 2014:
Various locations around Australia including:
Sydney, Rozelle, Darwin, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Ryde, Hebersham,
Geelong, Newcastle, Canberra, Moree, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne,
Cairns, Mona Vale, Perth, Macquarie University, Parrammatta, Armidale, Epping
John Pilger's documentary film, 'Utopia'
"When I began filming this secret Australia 30 years ago,
a global campaign was under way to end apartheid in South Africa.
Having reported from South Africa, I was struck by the similarity
of white supremacy and the compliance and defensiveness of
liberals. Yet no international opprobrium, no boycotts, disturbed
the surface of "lucky" Australia." John Pilger, Guardian
All screenings of 'Utopia': http://utopiajohnpilger.co.uk/showings
Event details: http://utopiajohnpilger.co.uk/
Event details: http://johnpilger.com/
'Utopia' film reviews: http://utopiajohnpilger.co.uk/reviews & http://www.respectandlisten.org/miscellaneous/docos/utopia.html#Utopia-R... & http://johnpilger.com/articles/utopia-reviews
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...
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...
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/
Event: Opening 21 February 2014: Geelong, Vic
'Utopia': John Pilger’s film on Aboriginal Australia
Venue: Red Cinema
Presented by Socialist Alliance
"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/3280/9631
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: 25 February 2014: Geelong, Vic
'Utopia': John Pilger’s film on Aboriginal Australia
Venue: Koorie Centre, The Gordon Tafe city campus
Host: Green Left Weekly
"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/3267/9856
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: 27 February 2014: West Melbourne, Vic
'Utopia': John Pilger’s film on Aboriginal Australia
Venue: Maritime Union of Australia Hall
Organised by Green Left Weekly
With guest speaker Viv Malo, First Nations Liberation
"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/3330/9813
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: Sat 1 March 2014: Healesville, Vic
Annual Coranderrk Walk
"The Annual Coranderrk Walk is about a 5km walk beginning
at Coronation Park, and ending at Coranderrk, 19 Barak lane
Healesville. It highlights the long history before the establishment
of Coranderrk and the struggle our ancestors endured fighting
to be recognised within their own traditional lands."
Event details: http://indymedia.org.au/annual-coranderrk-walk
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/
New 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: 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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