Brisbane and Queensland 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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Updated Event: 18 May 2013 to 21 April 2014: South Bank, Brisbane, Qld
Voice and Reason
Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA)
"Since the colonial era, Indigenous artists have been
actively examining the conversations and conflicts
involving their ancestors and settlers in Australia.
Their works affirm the place of their peoples' cultures
in these interactions with different histories and beliefs."
Event details: http://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/exhibitions/current/voice_and_reason
Event summary: [scroll down page] http://antarqld.org.au/node/238
Updated Event: 14 December 2013 to 9 June 2014: South Bank, Brisbane, Qld
Our Dreaming: animating country
- connecting people to place through animation and storytelling
Organisation: State Library of Queensland
Venue: State Library of Queensland
"Through exhibitions, workshops and events Our Dreaming
showcases Queensland’s vibrant Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander stories, as they are retold through animation."
"Explore how new mediums have contemporised traditional
storytelling, preserving a rich legacy for future generations.
Our stories create enduring connections from past to present,
people to place and to each other, giving us a sense of belonging.
Experience how these stories are being shared and bring
your own stories to life."
Event details: http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/our-dreaming
Event details: [scroll down page] http://antarqld.org.au/node/240
Updated Event: 13-15 October 2014: Cairns, Qld
2014 Indigenous Women's Conference
"The conference is hosted by M.E.E.S (Australia)
with great line up of speakers from around Australia
and internationally. The aim is to provide a platform
for Indigenous Women to celebrate their achievements
in life within their home, family, community and
workplace. The women conference presents a
unique opportunity for delegates to participate in
an event which is devoted to the sharing of
information and the empowering of women."
Event details: http://www.indigenoushealth.net/indigenouswomenconference.htm
Event details: http://www.indigenoushealth.net/mees2014conferences.htm
Updated Event: 13-15 October 2014: Cairns, Qld
2014 Indigenous Men's Conference
"The conference is hosted by M.E.E.S (Australia)
with great line up of speakers from around Australia
and internationally. The aim is to provide a platform
for Indigenous Men to celebrate their achievements
in life within their home, family, community and
workplace. The event will focus on empowerment,
strong leadership and self-determination."
Event details: http://www.indigenoushealth.net/indigenousmenconference.htm
Event details: http://www.indigenoushealth.net/mees2014conferences.htm
New Event: 8 - 10 December 2014: Cairns, Qld
2014 World Indigenous Domestic Violence Conference
Venue: Pullman International
"The event is designed to be the largest international
gathering of Indigenous and non Indigenous people
with an interest in stopping Domestic Violence.
The aim of the conference is to highlight and showcase
successful programs, that have lead to the decrease
incidence rates of domestic violence and elder
abuse issues."
Event details: http://www.indigenoushealth.net/worlddvconference.htm
Event details: http://www.indigenoushealth.net/mees2014conferences.htm
New Event: Mon 15 - Wed 17 December 2014: Cairns, Qld
2014 International Indigenous Health Conference
Venue: Pullman International
"This gathering will highlight some of the existing Indigenous
health programs currently implemented in Aboriginal
communities all over the world and provide a unique
opportunity for delegates and speakers to see the power
of people networking together in one place, at one time with
similar goals and exchange information regarding the
successes and challenges that workers involve in
implementing Aboriginal health programs."
Event details: https://www.humanrights.gov.au/news/events/2014-international-indigenous...
Event details: http://www.indigenoushealth.net/worldindigenoushealth.htm
Event details: http://www.indigenoushealth.net/mees2014conferences.htm
Event: Ongoing: Cherbourg Aboriginal community, S-E Qld
The Ration Shed Museum
"When our Elders were moved off the land and taken to
Cherbourg they were cut off from their traditional sources
of food and were given weekly rations of mainly flour,
sugar, tea, sago, rice, split peas and meat. The rations
were given from a wooden shed which we have restored
and call The Ration Shed Museum. We use the Ration
Shed as a space to tell our stories."
Event details: http://rationshed.com.au/
Museum Hours and Pricing: http://rationshed.com.au/museum-hours-and-pricing
See also these events:
ANTaR Qld homepage:
http://antarqld.org.au/
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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