WGAR News: Flyer: First Nations Freedom Movement - Parliament House Sit-In - From 9th of February 2015 - Every day 10am till 4pm - Until Our Voice Is Heard

Newsletter date: 6 February 2015

Contents:

* Appeal: National Freedom Movement: Save the National Indigenous Times
* Analysis / Opinion: Dr Woolombi Waters, Indymedia Australia: Litigation now the new censorship in reporting the news in the 21st century - National Indigenous Times
* WGAR News: Gerry Georgatos on the future of the National Indigenous Times: NITV News

* Flyer: First Nations Freedom Movement - Parliament House Sit-In - From 9th of February 2015 - Every day 10am till 4pm - Until Our Voice Is Heard
* Event: Indymedia Australia: Freedom Movement Sit-In at Parliament House, Canberra, on 9 February 2015
* News: National Indigenous Times: First Peoples to confront politicians on February 9 in Canberra
* Audio: Gerry Georgatos and Warren Barnsley, NIRS: Protesters set to descend on Canberra [Featuring Freedom Movement supporter Josh Collard]

* Homepage of the 'National Freedom Movement': http://freedommovement2014.wix.com/freedommovement
* WGAR Background to the National Freedom Movement

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- Appeal

National Freedom Movement: Save the National Indigenous Times
http://freedommovement2014.wix.com/freedommovement
"Let us put this newspaper in the hands of progressive and grassroots First Peoples - 100 %. For 14 years, the National Indigenous Times has stood alongside our peoples' best interests and has advocated for us. It has never received Government funding and has remained truly independent. It can be owned by our peoples for our peoples. It should not finish up in the hands of those who seek to assimilate our peoples, who seek to propagandize. It is our strongest and most fearless voice. It should not be punished for this. As we build a group of First Peoples investors in a bid to save the National Indigenous Times so too please consider donating what you can to help the cause. The National Indigenous Times and our Aboriginal rights struggle are one and the same. People power is needed."

- Analysis / Opinion

Indymedia Australia: Litigation now the new censorship in reporting the news in the 21st century - National Indigenous Times
Sovereign Union: http://nationalunitygovernment.org/content/litigation-now-new-censorship...
Indymedia Australia: https://indymedia.org.au/2015/01/28/litigation-now-the-new-censorship-in...
28 Jan 15: "I wish the first article of the year brought happier news but as I am sure most readers will have heard we are now publishing issue by issue without knowing who will own the National Indigenous Times for another few weeks. The lesson learnt is that modern news is no longer about truth but instead its about retaining social capital to the elite in ensuring the rhetoric of neoliberalism right wing conservative politics is retained at all cost. ... " By National Indigenous Times columnist, Dr Woolombi Waters

- Background

WGAR News: Gerry Georgatos on the future of the National Indigenous Times: NITV News
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/01/24/wgar-news-gerry-georgatos-on-the-fut...
25 Jan 15: "Contents:
* Homepage of The National Indigenous Times (NIT) Newspaper: http://www.nit.com.au/
* Video: NITV News: Gerry Georgatos on the future of the National Indigenous Times
* Analysis / Opinion: Myriam Robin, Crikey: National Indigenous Times may yet get a lifeline
* News: Emilia Terzon, ABC News: Administrators put award-winning National Indigenous Times newspaper up for sale
* Analysis / Opinion: Amanda Meade, The Guardian: National Indigenous Times to keep publishing while in administration
* Analysis / Opinion: Myriam Robin, Crikey: National Indigenous Times placed into administration after unpaid legal bill"

- Flyer

First Nations Freedom Movement - Parliament House Sit-In - From 9th of February 2015 - Every day 10am till 4pm - Until Our Voice Is Heard
Sovereign Union: http://sovereignunion.mobi/pdf/2015/freedom-sitin-feb15.pdf
Indymedia Australia: https://indymedia.org.au/files/freedom-sitin-feb15.pdf
"Abbott does not represent us and does not represent you!
Stand for your rights, Take back the power, We will show you the way!"

- Event

Indymedia Australia: Freedom Movement Sit-In at Parliament House, Canberra, on 9 February 2015
https://indymedia.org.au/events/freedom-movement-sit-in-at-parliament-ho...

- News

National Indigenous Times: First Peoples to confront politicians on February 9 in Canberra
http://www.nit.com.au/news/3991-first-peoples-to-confront-politicians-on...
4 Feb 15: "Respected Elders and leaders of some of the most active First Peoples rights movements have delivered a call for action to supporters to join with them in a sit-in protest at Parliament House in Canberra next Monday. Organisers are hoping hundreds if not thousands will heed the call and join with them to confront the politicians of the national parliament to highlight the growing anger among... "

- Audio

NIRS: Protesters set to descend on Canberra
http://nirs.org.au/NEWS/Protesters-set-to-descend-on-Canberra
4 Feb 15: "Indigenous rights advocates are set to descend on the nation's capital in coming days, with two national protests called for next week. Next Monday, members of the Freedom Movement have vowed to confront Federal politicians at Parliament House to coincide with the beginning of the parliamentary year. Meanwhile, the Grandmothers Against Removal will call for an end to the high rates of Indigenous kids in out-of-home care during the anniversary of the apology to the Stolen Generations on February 13." Gerry Georgatos and Warren Barnsley

- Homepage

'National Freedom Movement'
http://freedommovement2014.wix.com/freedommovement

- Background

WGAR Background to the National Freedom Movement
https://indymedia.org.au/2014/12/26/wgar-background-to-the-national-free...
(last updated: 4 February 2015)

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