WGAR News: Upcoming Aboriginal rights events around Australia - 67 events from 12 April 2014

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Newsletter date: 12 April 2014

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 Event: 3-30 April 2014: Woden, Canberra, ACT
People are Legends:
Focusing on the literary works of Kevin Gilbert (1933-1993)
2014 Heritage Festival
Venue: ACT Heritage Library, first floor of Woden Library
"Follow the creative journey of local identity Kevin Gilbert
through this multimedia exhibition curated by his constant
companion, Eleanor. Discover his literary output of
award-winning books and thought provoking solutions to
oppression in Aboriginal communities, along with deep
expressions of embedded pride and belief in the
oldest continuing living culture on earth."
Event details: http://www.environment.act.gov.au/heritage/heritage_festival/events/2014...
Event summary: http://www.environment.act.gov.au/heritage/heritage_festival/events
Event summary: http://www.cmd.act.gov.au/open_government/inform/act_government_media_re...

New Events: 12, 29 April 2014; 13, 17, 26 May 2014; 28 June 2014:
Various locations around Australia including:
Katoomba NSW, Sydney, Wollongong NSW, Vermont Vic, Upwey Vic, La Perouse NSW, Ryde NSW
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://indymedia.org.au/2014/01/15/background-to-utopia-john-pilgers-doc...

New Event: 11 April to 12 May 2014: Kings Cross, Sydney, NSW
The Cross Art Projects:
Jacky Green: Flow of Voices
"Opening: 3pm Saturday, 12 April at The Cross Art Projects, Kings Cross.
Guest Speakers: Jacky Green and Dr Seán Kerins, ANU, Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research."
"There’s a lot of mining going on in our country.
The mining companies are coming into our country
and they aren’t talking with us properly.
They seem to just want us to agree to things their way."
Event details: http://www.crossart.com.au/index.php/jacky-green-flow-of-voices.html

Event: 12 April 2014: Katoomba, NSW
'concerned Australians': In the Absence of Treaty Katoomba (NSW) Book launch
Book presentation in conjunction with the screening of Utopia,
John Pilger’s film on Aboriginal Australia (entry free)
Venue: Blue Mountains Cultural Centre (Theatrette)
Organised by Concerned Blue Mountains Residents and
supported by Blue Mountains ANTaR
Event details: http://www.concernedaustralians.com.au/#ITAT
Event details: http://www.concernedaustralians.com.au/ITAT_booklaunches.html#Katoomba
Poster: http://www.respectandlisten.org/uploads/downloads/Misc/Docos/Utopia-BMCC...
Respect and Listen Background to 'Utopia' film: http://www.respectandlisten.org/miscellaneous/docos/utopia.html
WGAR Background to 'Utopia' film: http://indymedia.org.au/2014/01/15/background-to-utopia-john-pilgers-doc...

Event: Mon 14 April 2014: Chippendale, Sydney, NSW
Meaningful Movies: Beyond Sorry
Meaningful movies brought to you by Amnesty International
"Join us at the Chippendale Hotel for a night filled with meaning.
You’re invited to a screening of ‘Beyond Sorry’, a moving
documentary by David Vadiveloo that reveals the complex
pressures that come to bear when an urban Aboriginal
woman tries to return to the family she was taken from
as a child."
Event details: http://www.amnesty.org.au/nsw/event/34212

Event: 16 April 2014: ANU, Canberra, ACT
Engaging effectively with Indigenous Australians:
What does the research tell us?
Presented by: Janet Hunt
CAEPR Seminar
Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research
Australian National University
"Trends in public service reform, especially the 2010
Declaration of Open Government, encourage a ‘culture
of engagement’ and collaboration with citizens. Since
2004-5 there have been a variety of approaches
developed to improve such ‘engagement’ with
Indigenous people by various jurisdictions, but
Indigenous people frequently express frustration with
how governments engage with them, and
‘consultation fatigue’ is a common outcome. ... "
Event details: http://caepr.anu.edu.au/Seminars/14/Seminar-Topics%E2%80%94Series-1/16_4...
Current CAEPR seminars: http://caepr.anu.edu.au/Seminars/seminars.php

New Event: Thursday evenings: Alice Springs, NT
IRAG will now meet on Thursday evenings, 6 pm
at Snow Kenna Park, just on the lawns there.
Organiser: IRAG: Intervention Rollback Action Group
Event summary: http://rollbacktheintervention.wordpress.com/
Event summary: http://rollbacktheintervention.wordpress.com/2014/04/04/meetings-every-m...
Event summary: http://rollbacktheintervention.wordpress.com/2014/04/04/change-of-meetin...

New Event: Thu 17 & Sat 19 April 2014: University of Melbourne, Vic
Aboriginal Freedom Fighter Lex Wotton breaks his silence at Marxism 2014
Marxism 2014 Conference: http://www.marxismconference.org/
"Lex Wotton, the heroic Palm Islander who was jailed
after leading protests against racist police violence,
is set to break a long silence. He has confirmed his
intention to speak at the Marxism 2014 conference
in Melbourne next weekend, 17-20 April. In 2008 Wotton
was sentenced to seven years’ prison, reduced to
six for time already served, for his role in a 2004
protest. ... Wotton was released on parole in July
2010, but onerous conditions barred him from
speaking to the media about his case."
"Radical Aboriginal Struggle: Marxism 2014 will this year have
a special focus on the fight for Aboriginal self determination."
Event details: http://www.marxismconference.org/index.php/item/1136-lex-wotton-to-break...

Event: Fri 18 April 2014: University of Melbourne, Vic
Special guests: Gary Foley - 'A Black life'
Marxism 2014 Conference: http://www.marxismconference.org/
"Gary Foley is a legendary Aboriginal activist, writer, actor,
teacher, story teller and historian. He is a prominent figure in
the history of Aboriginal resistance in Australia. Foley was
centrally involved in the establishment of the Aboriginal Tent
Embassy in 1972, and in many of the campaigns for land
rights and justice that followed."
"Radical Aboriginal Struggle: Marxism 2014 will this year have
a special focus on the fight for Aboriginal self determination."
Event details: http://www.marxismconference.org/index.php/program/conference-streams.html
Event details: http://www.marxismconference.org/index.php/program/featured-speakers/ite...

Event: Sat 19 April 2014: University of Melbourne, Vic
Organising workers: Unions with a social conscience:
the fight against racism with Ted Wymarra
Marxism 2014 Conference: http://www.marxismconference.org/
"Radical Aboriginal Struggle: Marxism 2014 will this year have
a special focus on the fight for Aboriginal self determination."
Event details: http://www.marxismconference.org/index.php/program/conference-streams.html

Event: Sat 19 April 2014: University of Melbourne, Vic
Radical Reels Film Sessions - The Tall Man (2011)
Marxism 2014 Conference: http://www.marxismconference.org/
"After the suspicious death of a black man in police custody,
the outraged Palm Island community demands justice."
"This session will feature a participant in the trial of officer Chris Hurley"
"Radical Aboriginal Struggle: Marxism 2014 will this year have
a special focus on the fight for Aboriginal self determination."
Event details: http://www.marxismconference.org/index.php/radical-reels/film-program.html

Event: Sun 20 April 2014: University of Melbourne, Vic
Indigenous rights and struggle:
The Northern Territory Intervention and the criminalisation of Aboriginality
with Chris Graham, Shiralee Hood and Kutcha Edwards
Marxism 2014 Conference: http://www.marxismconference.org/
"Radical Aboriginal Struggle: Marxism 2014 will this year have
a special focus on the fight for Aboriginal self determination."
Event details: http://www.marxismconference.org/index.php/program/conference-streams.html

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

New Event: Anzac Day 25 April 2014: Canberra, ACT
Invitation to Undeclared Frontier Wars Remembrance March
"First Nations and Peoples
to bring banners identifying the place and time
their people were massacred/murdered/poisoned
and by whom"
"Gather 10am Anzac Day 25 April 2014
Corner Anzac Parade and Constitution Avenue, Canberra"
"We also invite supporters to carry banners for those who
are unable to be present. We emphasise that this is a
silent parade in empathy with the solemnity of the day,
wearing black."
See videos from Anzac Day Marches 2011, 2012 & 2013:
http://nationalunitygovernment.org/content/undeclared-frontier-wars-anza...
http://www.sovereignunion.mobi/undeclared-frontier-wars
Contact: Michael Anderson, Convenor,
Sovereign Union of First Nations and Peoples in Australia
"Our action is highlighting a fact. It is not a protest"
Flyer: http://sovereignunion.mobi/pdf/2014/frontier-wars-2014.pdf
Event details: http://indymedia.org.au/invitation-to-undeclared-frontier-wars-remembran...

Updated Event: 29 & 30 April 2014: Darwin, NT
Why Warriors Presents
Bridging the Gap Seminars
"Many people want to know why the crisis in many
Aboriginal communities seems so hard to change,
others ask how they can be involved in practical
reconciliation. Some want tounderstand more
about an original Australian culture and its people,
while others want skills so they can better
communicate with Indigenous people.
Bridging the Gap seminars deal with these and
many other issues."
"Why warriors takes you on an in-depth 2 day journey,
providing information and tools not found in other training.
You will walk away with the knowledge that you can create change."
Event details: http://www.whywarriors.com.au/seminars/index.php
Event details: http://www.cvent.com/events/bridging-the-gap-seminar-darwin-april-2014/e...

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

Event: Ongoing: Canberra, ACT
Exhibition now showing:
First Australians - Resistance
Venue: National Museum of Australia
"The lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples were profoundly changed by the arrival
of British colonists in 1788. Lives were lost
and land taken as the colonisers attempted to
impose new social, economic and religious
orders. ... "
"Indigenous people responded in a variety of ways.
Some fought back with weapons. Others
developed different strategies to survive this
new and hostile presence."
"Here we present four of these stories."
Event details: http://www.nma.gov.au/exhibitions/first_australians/resistance

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

Updated Events: various times during 2014: various locations around Australia
SNAICC Training Workshops will be held Nationally in 2014 -
Through Young Black Eyes & Working and Walking Together
SNAICC: Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care
Expressions of interest forms and flyers are available from the SNAICC training page:
http://www.snaicc.org.au/training/dsp-default.cfm?loadref=101
"The workshops are:
* Through Young Black Eyes Workshops-
a comprehensive set of resources to assist communities or
organisations to run workshops about family violence,
child abuse and neglect, and develop child-safe communities,
all of which can be adapted to suit local community needs.
* Working and Walking Together -
FRSA and SNAICC together offer unique cultural competence
training tailored to the family and relationships services sector.
The two-day workshop is for people and organisations who
wish to develop culturally appropriate professional practice
and services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families."
"SNAICC is hosting Through Young Black Eyes workshops in the following regions:
* Brisbane, QLD (March 2014)
* Broome, WA (May 2014) - TBC
* Adelaide, SA (June 2014)
* Hobart, TAS (June 2014) - TBC"
Event details: http://www.snaicc.org.au/training/dsp-default.cfm?loadref=101
'Through Young Black Eyes' Event details: http://www.snaicc.org.au/training/dsp-default.cfm?loadref=101#TYBE
'Working and Walking Together' Event details: http://www.snaicc.org.au/training/dsp-default.cfm?loadref=101#WWT
Event details: http://www.snaicc.org.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?loadref=32&id=1263

New Event: first Thursday of each month: Brunswick, Melbourne, Vic
Indigenous Social Justice Association - Melbourne (ISJA Melbourne)
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month
Venue: Solidarity Salon
Event details: http://www.isja-msg.com/coming_events.htm

Event: Fri 2 May 2014: Adelaide, SA
159th Justice and Peace Candle Light Walk
around Government House
Gather at dusk on the first Friday of the month
(except January and February)
"Join us on the Candle Light Walk to
call for a Treaty and Bill of Rights, and
to support the Ngarrindjeri and all other
Aboriginal people and the Stolen Generations,
their families and communities left behind,
in their call for Peace and Justice."
Organiser: Roma Mitchell Community Legal Centre
Event details: http://antarsa.auspics.org.au/
Background to the Candle Light Walk: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~rmclc/CandleLightWalkHistory.htm

New Event: 5 May 2014: Adelaide, SA
Indigenous Knowledges: Law, Society and the State Symposium:
The Indigenous subject in international law
Venue: University of SA
"Indigenous Philosophy and knowledge remain core to
the lives of millions of Indigenous people. However the
impact of colonialism and the limitations of the positivist
legal framework it constructed exclude Indigenous
Peoples as subjects in international law and its justice
systems. ... "
Speakers:
* Professor Isabelle Schulte-Tenckhoff;
* Michael Mansel;
* Marcelle Burns;
* Gordon Chalmer;
* Ken Lechleitner;
* Mary Graham;
* Bogaine Spearim.
"This is the first symposium held as part of an
Australian Research Council Indigenous Discovery Project
led by Professor Irene Watson."
Register by 3 May 2014
Event details: http://www.unisa.edu.au/Calendar/Indigenous-Knowledges-Law-Society-and-t...
Event details: https://www.humanrights.gov.au/news/events/university-south-australia-in...

New Event: 6-11 May 2014: Footscray, Melbourne, Vic
White Face by Carly Sheppard
Presented by Next Wave and Footscray Community Arts Centre
Part of Next Wave Festival 2014
Venue: Footscray Community Arts Centre Performance Space
"White Face is a contemporary performance work addressing
personal experiences as a fair-skinned Aboriginal. Through
interviewing Indigenous peers, Elders, friends and family
Sheppard explores both individual and shared histories. ... "
Event details: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/white-face-tickets-10402583407
Event details: http://footscrayarts.com/event/white-face/
Event summary: http://footscrayarts.com/events/category/event/?event_status=upcoming

New Event: 7 May 2014: ANU, Canberra, ACT
Indigenous Carers and Indicators for Social Inclusion
Presented by: Margaret Raven
CAEPR Seminar
Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research
Australian National University
"TBC "
Event details: http://caepr.anu.edu.au/Seminars/14/Seminar-Topics%E2%80%94Series-1/07_5...
Current CAEPR seminars: http://caepr.anu.edu.au/Seminars/seminars.php

Updated Event: Tue 13 May 2014: Footscray, Melbourne, Vic
Film Real: Black Screen - Utopia
Venue: Footscray Community Arts Centre Basement Theatre
"Has the ‘Lucky Country’ inherited South African apartheid?
One of the world’s best kept secrets is revealed against
a background of the greatest boom in mineral wealth.
A documentary by BAFTA and Emmy award-winning director,
John Pilger."
Event details: http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=77151
Event details: http://footscrayarts.com/event/film-real-black-screen-may/
Event summary: http://footscrayarts.com/events/category/event/?event_status=upcoming
All screenings of 'Utopia': http://utopiajohnpilger.co.uk/showings
'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...

Updated Event: 13 & 14 May 2014: Online Training
An Introduction to Cross‐Cultural Awareness
Why Warriors
"This course is a must for all those working with
remote and urban Indigenous people, creating
policy or interested in learning more about
cross-cultural dynamics and Indigenous culture."
Event details: http://www.whywarriors.com.au/online-ws/index.php
Event details: http://www.cvent.com/events/live-online-introduction-to-cross-cultural-a...

Event: 14 May 2014: ANU, Canberra, ACT
Meaningful learning, meaningful engagement, meaningful jobs:
A community-based approach to adult learning in remote Indigenous Australia
Presented by: Jerry Schwab and Inge Kral
CAEPR Seminar
Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research
Australian National University
"Abstract TBC"
Event details: http://caepr.anu.edu.au/Seminars/14/Seminar-Topics%E2%80%94Series-1/14_5...
Current CAEPR seminars: http://caepr.anu.edu.au/Seminars/seminars.php

Event: 23 November 2013 to 18 May 2014: Parkes, Canberra, ACT
I’ve Been Working On The Railway
National Archives of Australia
Curated and toured by: The Workshops Rail Museum
"Through the 1950s, 60s and 70s, there were large scale
developments of rail infrastructure across Australia.
In the hot and dusty environments of the inland north,
it was a common scene to find Torres Strait Islanders,
Australian South Sea Islanders and Aboriginal people
working long and hard in the hot sun."
Event details: http://www.naa.gov.au/visit-us/exhibitions/railway/index.aspx
Event details: http://www.theblackbook.com.au/whatson_detail.asp?id=1235&si=0&mi=2&yi=2014
Event details: http://www.theblackbook.com.au/whatson_detail.asp?id=1235&si=0&mi=1&yi=2014

Event: Tue 20 May 2014: Sydney, NSW
RightsTalk: Advancing Aboriginal social and economic rights
through effective governance of governments
Presenter: The Hon Fred Chaney AO
Venue: Australian Human Rights Commission
"Since the last year of the McMahon government all
successive governments have aimed to reduce if not
eliminate Aboriginal disadvantage. It is universally
agreed that while progress has been made,
particularly in the area of legal rights, social and
uneconomic rights have lagged both hopes and
expectations."
Event details: https://www.humanrights.gov.au/news/events/rightstalk-advancing-aborigin...
Event details: http://rightstalk.humanrights.gov.au/upcoming-talks#a9991

Event: 21 May 2014: ANU, Canberra, ACT
Fisheries co-management in the Torres Strait:
Dialogue or parallel monologues?
Presented by: Annick Thomassin
CAEPR Seminar
Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research
Australian National University
"Abstract TBC"
Event details: http://caepr.anu.edu.au/Seminars/14/Seminar-Topics%E2%80%94Series-1/21_5...
Current CAEPR seminars: http://caepr.anu.edu.au/Seminars/seminars.php

Event: Sun 25 May 2014: North Narrabeen, NSW
Come Celebrate the National Sorry Day 2014
Hosted by the Aboriginal Support Group - Manly Warringah Pittwater
Guringai Festival 2014: "Wellness and Wellbeing for all People"
"A time for all Australians to reflect on the profound
grief and trauma experienced by Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people, particularly members of
the Stolen Generations. It is also an opportunity to
celebrate their strength and resilience, and to reaffirm
our shared commitment to healing and reconciliation."
Event details: http://www.asgmwp.net/festival.htm

Event: 26 May 2014: various locations in Australia
National Sorry Day
"National Sorry Day is an annual day of
commemoration and remembrance of all those
who have been impacted by the government
policies of forcible removal that have
resulted in the Stolen Generations." NSDC
"National Sorry Day is a reminder of the
personal pain and ongoing damage caused
by our nation's failure to respect Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people as equals." ANTaR
Event details: http://www.nsdc.org.au
Event details: http://www.humanrights.gov.au/news/events/national-sorry-day
Background: http://www.nsdc.org.au/events-info/national-sorry-day/national-sorry-day
Background: http://antar.org.au/reports/sorry-day-a-reminder-unfinished-business

Event: Mon 26 May 2014: Narrabeen, NSW
Listen to stories concerning Aboriginal people in our local area
Hosted by the Aboriginal Support Group - Manly Warringah Pittwater
Guringai Festival 2014: "Wellness and Wellbeing for all People"
"Learn from Neil Evers and Julie Janson about proposals
to erect dual signage see examples of interpretive walks
and dual signage that acknowledge Aboriginal archaeology,
shared history and use of natural environment."
Event details: http://www.asgmwp.net/festival.htm
Event details: http://www.narrabeenlagoon.org.au/

Updated Event: 27 May until 3 June 2014: various locations in Australia
National Reconciliation Week
"It is a time to celebrate and build on the respectful
relationships shared by Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people and other Australians."
"National Reconciliation Week is framed by two
key events in Australia’s history, which provide
strong symbols for reconciliation:
* 27 May 1967- the referendum ...
* 3 June 1992 - the Mabo decision ... "
Reconciliation Australia
Event details: http://www.reconciliation.org.au
Event details: http://www.reconciliation.org.au/home/projects/national-reconciliation-week
Event details: http://maboday.com.au/
WGAR Background to Mabo and Native Title: http://indymedia.org.au/2012/07/02/background-to-mabo-and-native-title

New Event: 27 - 29 May 2014: Sydney Airport, NSW
NSW Statewide Aboriginal Health Conference 2014
- Many Mobs: Building Strength and Connection
"The conference, which coincides with National
Reconciliation Week, has been designed to
encourage collaborative partnerships between
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal health workers,
enabling the delivery of culturally appropriate
services in New South Wales."
Event details: https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/events/state-wide-aboriginal-health-conferen...
Event details: http://www.snaicc.org.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?loadref=32&id=1406

New Event: 27 & 28 May 2014: Nhulunbuy, NT
Why Warriors Presents
Bridging the Gap Seminars
"These seminars were borne of a need to deliver practical
in-depth training to people working at the coal-face and in
policy with Yolŋu and other Aboriginal people. It is an
exciting 2 day journey, providing information and skills
not found anywhere else."
Event details: http://www.whywarriors.com.au/seminars/index.php
Event details: http://www.cvent.com/events/bridging-the-gap-seminar-nhulunbuy-may-2014/...

Event: 3 June 2014: various locations in Australia
Mabo Day
Event details: http://www.mabonativetitle.com/home.shtml
Event details: http://maboday.com.au/
NIRS: Sam Watson says Mabo Day a better day for national celebration:
http://www.nirs.org.au/news/latest-news/7719-sam-watson-says-mabo-day-a-...
WGAR Background to Mabo and Native Title: http://indymedia.org.au/2012/07/02/background-to-mabo-and-native-title

Event: 4 June 2014: ANU, Canberra, ACT
Understanding and addressing racism against
Indigenous Australians through the LEAD program
Presented by: Yin Paradies
CAEPR Seminar
Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research
Australian National University
"Abstract TBC"
Event details: http://caepr.anu.edu.au/Seminars/14/Seminar-Topics%E2%80%94Series-1/04_6...
Current CAEPR seminars: http://caepr.anu.edu.au/Seminars/seminars.php

Event: Fri 6 June 2014: Adelaide, SA
160th Justice and Peace Candle Light Walk
around Government House
Gather at dusk on the first Friday of the month
(except January and February)
"Join us on the Candle Light Walk to
call for a Treaty and Bill of Rights, and
to support the Ngarrindjeri and all other
Aboriginal people and the Stolen Generations,
their families and communities left behind,
in their call for Peace and Justice."
Organiser: Roma Mitchell Community Legal Centre
Event details: http://antarsa.auspics.org.au/
Background to the Candle Light Walk: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~rmclc/CandleLightWalkHistory.htm

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

New Event: 24-26 June 2014: Melbourne, Vic
NACCHO 2014 Healthy Futures Summit
"The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
(NACCHO) is hosting the 2014 Healthy Futures Summit in
Melbourne on 24-26 June ... in the following areas:
Economic Development; Health Reform; Healthy Futures;
Youth; and Research Data."
Event details: http://nacchocommunique.com/2014/02/25/naccho-healthy-futures-summit-mel...
Event details: http://www.snaicc.org.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?loadref=32&id=1356

Event: Sat 28 June 2014: Ryde, Sydney, NSW
'concerned Australians': In the Absence of Treaty Ryde (NSW) Book launch
Book presentation in conjunction with the screening of Utopia,
John Pilger’s film on Aboriginal Australia (entry free)
Venue: Ryde Library, Wallematta Room
This event is part of the Guringai Festival 2014
Organised by the Bennelong Reconciliation Group
Event details: http://www.concernedaustralians.com.au/#ITAT
Event details: http://www.concernedaustralians.com.au/ITAT_booklaunches.html#Ryde
Flyer: http://www.respectandlisten.org/uploads/downloads/Misc/Docos/Bennelong-U...
Respect and Listen Background to 'Utopia' film: http://www.respectandlisten.org/miscellaneous/docos/utopia.html
WGAR Background to 'Utopia' film: http://indymedia.org.au/2014/01/15/background-to-utopia-john-pilgers-doc...

New Event: 1 to 5 July 2014: ANU, Canberra, ACT
2014 Students of Sustainability Conference
"The 2014 Students of Sustainability Conference,
is a national wide conference being held at the
Australian National University, Canberra from
the 1st to 5th of July. The conference brings together
speakers, educators and artists from around
Australia and will be five days of celebration,
indigenous solidarity, delicious food, networking
and camping."
Event details: http://studentsofsustainability.org/about/
Event details: http://studentsofsustainability.org/

New Event: Fri 4 July 2014: Adelaide, SA
161st Justice and Peace Candle Light Walk
around Government House
Gather at dusk on the first Friday of the month
(except January and February)
"Join us on the Candle Light Walk to
call for a Treaty and Bill of Rights, and
to support the Ngarrindjeri and all other
Aboriginal people and the Stolen Generations,
their families and communities left behind,
in their call for Peace and Justice."
Organiser: Roma Mitchell Community Legal Centre
Event details: http://antarsa.auspics.org.au/
Background to the Candle Light Walk: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~rmclc/CandleLightWalkHistory.htm

Event: 5 - 6 July 2014: Perth, WA
Aboriginal Health Conference 2014
Strong commitments - healthy communities
"Developing strong commitments to improve the
health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people in rural
and remote communities."
"Rural Health West invites you to one of Western
Australia's leading Aboriginal Health Conferences
to be held in Perth from the 5 - 6 July 2014."
"The conference theme 'Strong commitments
- healthy communities' will be addressed through
presentations, clinical updates, practical workshops,
hands-on concurrent sessions and case study
learning opportunities that are professionally accredited
and delivered by expert specialists and speakers."
Event details: http://www.ruralhealthwest.com.au/professional-development/conferences-e...
Event details: http://www.snaicc.org.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?loadref=32&id=1271

Event: 6 to 13 July 2014: various locations in Australia
National NAIDOC Week
2014 NAIDOC Week to honour Indigenous men and
women who have fought in defence of country
"The National NAIDOC Committee said:
"From our warriors in the Frontier Wars to our warriors
who have served with honour and pride in Australia’s
military conflicts and engagements across the globe.
"We proudly highlight and recognise the role they have
played in shaping our identity and pause to reflect on their
sacrifice. We celebrate and honour their priceless
contribution to our nation.""
Event details: http://www.naidoc.org.au/
Event details: http://www.naidoc.org.au/celebrating-naidoc-week/
Event details: http://www.snaicc.org.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?loadref=32&id=1345

Event: 6 December 2013 to 20 July 2014: Canberra, ACT
Old Masters: Australia's Great Bark Artists
Venue: National Museum of Australia
"The National Museum of Australia holds the largest
collection of bark paintings in the world. Don’t miss
your chance to see specially selected barks on display
in this stunning exhibition, which celebrates the genius
of Australia’s master bark artists."
Event details: http://www.nma.gov.au/exhibitions/old_masters/home
Event details: http://www.theblackbook.com.au/whatson_detail.asp?id=1224&si=0&mi=2&yi=2014

Event: Mon 4 August 2014: various locations around Australia
National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children's Day
Event details: http://www.snaicc.org.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?loadref=32&id=1344
Event details: http://www.snaicc.org.au/news-events/dsp-default.cfm?loadref=58
Event details: https://www.humanrights.gov.au/news/events/national-aboriginal-and-islan...

Event: Sat 9 August 2014: various locations internationally
International Day of the World's Indigenous People
Event details: http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/un/international-day-indigenous-people
Event details: https://www.humanrights.gov.au/news/events/international-day-worlds-indi...
Event details: [scroll down page] http://australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/indigenous-peop...
Event details: http://www.un.org/en/events/indigenousday/second.shtml
Event details: http://www.un.org/en/events/indigenousday/
Event details: http://www.un.org/en/events/

Event: Thu 4 - Fri 5 September 2014: ANU, Canberra, ACT
Engaging Indigenous Economy Conference
Engaging Indigenous Economy: Debating Diverse Approaches
A conference at The Australian National University
Presented by the Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research
"Conference will coincide with the retirement from CAEPR
of its founding Director, Professor Jon Altman."
"Since the late 1970s Jon has researched Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander economic practices."
" ... the Conference will engage with the themes of
Jon's research across a variety of disciplines, including
comparative modern hunter-gatherer studies;
economic hybridity and alternate development;
land rights, native title and mining; and
sustainable land-based indigenous livelihoods."
"Potential presenters are invited to submit a paper abstract before 31 January 2014"
Event details: http://caepr.anu.edu.au/seminars/conferences/EIE2014.php
Event summary: http://caepr.anu.edu.au/

Updated Event: 13-15 October 2014: Cairns, Qld
2014 Indigenous Women's Conference
Venue: Pullman International
"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
Venue: Pullman International
"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

Updated Event: 14 & 15 October 2014: Darwin, NT
Why Warriors Presents
Bridging the Gap Seminars
"Learn more about Indigenous Yolŋu culture than
most people would in a lifetime. Understand why
Yolŋu people and other ethnic minorities are suffering."
"See a model that works, developed with the Yolŋu
people in Arnhem Land; a model that allows the
people to build their future around health, economics,
law and governance, and social issues."
"Why warriors takes you on an in-depth 2 day journey,
providing information and tools not found in other training.
You will walk away with the knowledge that you can create change."
Event details: http://www.whywarriors.com.au/seminars/index.php
Event details: http://www.cvent.com/events/bridging-the-gap-seminar-darwin-october-2014...

Event: 16 October 2014: University of Sydney, NSW
Dr Charles Perkins AO 2014 Memorial Oration and Prize
Guest speaker to be confirmed
"In 2001, the University of Sydney, in collaboration with the
Koori Centre, launched the Dr Charles Perkins AO Annual
Memorial Oration. The establishment of the Oration began
as a recommendation of the Committee to Review Aboriginal
Education at the University of Sydney, of which Dr Perkins
was a member."
Event details: http://whatson.sydney.edu.au/events/published/charles-perkins-oration

Updated Event: 11 & 12 November 2014: Online Training
An Introduction to Cross‐Cultural Awareness
Why Warriors
"An Introduction to Cross‐Cultural Awareness is
presented online, with our facilitator streaming live
from Arnhem Land. You can participate in this workshop
from any location that has a reliable internet connection."
Event details: http://www.whywarriors.com.au/online-ws/index.php
Event details: http://www.cvent.com/events/live-online-introduction-to-cross-cultural-a...

Updated Event: 1 December 2014: Acton, Canberra, ACT
The 2014 Annual ANU Reconciliation Lecture
National Centre for Indigenous Studies - ANU
Venue: Arc Cinema, National Film and Sound Archive
"Each year, a renowned Australian is invited to speak
publicly on the topic of reconciliation.
The 2014 lecture will be given by Senior Australian
of the Year 2014 and Reconciliation advocate,
Fred Chaney AO."
Event details: [scroll down page] http://ncis.anu.edu.au/events/
Event details: http://www.nfsa.gov.au/arc/

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: 20 December 2014: various locations internationally
UN International Human Solidarity Day
Event details: http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/un/international-human-solidarity-day
Event details: http://www.un.org/en/events/humansolidarityday/

Event: 26 January 2015: various locations in Australia
Sovereignty Day / Invasion Day / Survival Day / Day of Mourning
Event details: http://www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/history/australia-day-...
Event details: http://www.greenleft.org.au/node/46475
Event details: http://www.atsisupport.org.au/BookingRetrieve.aspx?ID=223015

Event: 13 February 2015: various locations in Australia
National Apology Day
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: 21 February 2015: various locations internationally
International Mother Language Day
Event details: http://www.un.org/en/events/motherlanguageday/
Event details: http://www.un.org/en/events/

Event: 20 March 2015: 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: http://www.snaicc.org.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?loadref=32&id=1250
Event summary: http://www.atsisupport.org.au/BookingRetrieve.aspx?ID=223027
Event details: http://humanrights.gov.au/social_justice/health/index.html
Event details: https://www.oxfam.org.au/explore/indigenous-australia/close-the-gap

Event: 21 March 2015: various locations internationally
UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Event details: https://www.humanrights.gov.au/news/events/international-day-elimination...
Event details: http://www.un.org/en/events/racialdiscriminationday/
Event details: http://www.un.org/en/events/

Event: 14-17 September 2015: Perth, WA
6th SNAICC National Conference
SNAICC: Secretariat of National Aboriginal & Islander Child Care
"The SNAICC National Conference will now be held every two years and
we hope you can lock in 14 to 17 September 2015 dates into your
2-year plan and look forward to our Perth conference as much as we are."
"This year's [2013] conference was our largest to date attracting over
1100 registrants who had the opportunity to participate in a diverse
program of over 70 con-current sessions that covered a wide range of topics
addressing the needs of Aboriginal ad Torres Strait Islander children and families."
Event details: http://www.snaicc.org.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?loadref=32&id=1227
2013 post-conference report online: http://www.snaicc.org.au/news-events/dsp-default.cfm?loadref=67