Melbourne events: Fragile First Impressions + 'Utopia' screenings + Film Real: Black Screen: 'Buckskin'

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: Reconciliation Week 27 May - 3 June 2014: Kew, Melbourne, Vic
Fragile First Impressions:
A Threatened Archive of Indigenous Reportage
The Daley Gallery
"Trinity Grammar and Warddeken Land Management invite
you to an informal afternoon of floor talks and musical
performance on Sun 1 June 2014."
1 June 2014: Welcome address from Dr Michael Davies.
Speakers:
* Warddeken Land Management Director Terah Guymala,
* Exhibition Curator Peter Cooke,
* Professor Marcia Langton, Melbourne University.
"Singer songwriter and leader of Arnhem Land’s Nabarlek Band, Terah Guymala,
will perform original songs celebrating Warddeken culture, past and present."
Events details: http://enews.ptly.com/trinity/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2014/05/Fragil...
Events details: [scroll down page] http://www.reconciliationvic.org.au/community-events.php
Events details: [scroll down page] http://enews.ptly.com/trinity/28-may-2014-week-6/
Background to Warddeken Land Management: http://caepr.anu.edu.au/partners/Warddeken-Land-Management-Limited.php

Updated Events: 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/
Event details: http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/conferences?cid=1721
WGAR Background to Mabo and Native Title: http://indymedia.org.au/2012/07/02/background-to-mabo-and-native-title

Updated Events: 31 May 2014; 2, 28 June 2014:
Various locations around Australia including:
Melbourne, Australia SBS Television, Swinburne University Vic, 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: 3 June 2014: Melbourne, Vic
National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) illicit drug summit
"The summit has been organised by NACCHO in response
to a request from members to hold a one day event to
discuss the impact of illicit drugs (in particular ice) use
by clients and evidence based interventions available
for services to utilise in responding to this issues relating
to this use."
Event details: http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/conferences?cid=1742

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: 4 - 6 June 2014: Melbourne, Vic
What works: doing it our way:
National Indigenous drug and alcohol conference (NIDAC)
Organised by National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Committee (NIDAC)
"NIDAC 2014 aims to highlight approaches that are working
to reduce the harmful effects of alcohol and other drugs and
its associated harms among Indigenous Australians. ...
It is expected that many of the delegates who attend the
conference will predominantly be those who are working
to address harmful Indigenous drug and alcohol use."
Event details: http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/conferences?cid=1479

Event: Tue 10 June 2014: Footscray, Melbourne, Vic
Film Real: Black Screen, June
Screening: 'Destiny in the Dirt' and 'Buckskin'
Venue: Footscray Community Arts Centre Basement Theatre
"The story of Buckskin is like many young Aboriginal men,
Jack Buckskin grew up not knowing his traditional language
and culture, as it had been driven almost to extinction a
hundred years ago. Living on the edge of Adelaide,
a life-changing event set him on a new path."
Event details: http://footscrayarts.com/event/film-real-black-screen-june/
Event details: http://footscrayarts.com/events/category/event/

Updated Event: 24-26 June 2014: Melbourne, Vic
NACCHO 2014 Healthy Futures Summit:
Investing in Aboriginal community controlled health makes economic sense.
Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
"The summit aims to showcase and demonstrate how economically
valuable the Aboriginal community controlled health services (ACCHS)
are. NACCHO would like to demonstrate to the government
at this summit how investing more in ACCHS is the best
way of promoting better health more employment, more
jobs and greater community economic benefits."
NACCHO: National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
Event details: http://www.naccho.org.au/events/2014-naccho-summit/
Event details: http://www.naccho.org.au/events/2014-naccho-summit-program/
Event details: http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/conferences?cid=1671
Event details: http://nacchocommunique.com/2014/02/25/naccho-healthy-futures-summit-mel...
Event details: http://nacchocommunique.com/2014/03/11/naccho-2014-summit-news-partnersh...
Event details: http://www.snaicc.org.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?loadref=32&id=1356

New Event: NAIDOC week 3 July - 10 August 2014: Footscray, Melbourne, Vic
Let Love In
Launch: Thu 3 July 2014
Venue: Footscray Community Arts Centre Gabriel Gallery
"An exhibition of works from Wemba- Wemba/Gunditjmara
artist Paola Balla, featuring images, words, installations
and photographs exploring the relationship between
spiritual disease, colonisation, collective trauma and the
transformation of a Black Sovereign Woman, from
survivor and victim to healed and healer."
Event details: http://footscrayarts.com/event/let-love/
Event summary: http://footscrayarts.com/events/category/exhibition/?event_status=upcoming

New Event: NAIDOC week 3 July - 10 August 2014: Footscray, Melbourne, Vic
Scattered Tribes: Rising Smoke
Launch: Thu 3 July 2014
Venue: Footscray Community Arts Centre Roslyn Smorgon Gallery
"Elders and community members of the West in collaboration
with artists Ngardarb Riches and Liss Gabb, explore the
making of community through stories from the past."
"Scattered Tribes: Rising Smoke will also to feature individual
works by Ngardarb Riches, a Bardi/DJawi / Karajarri woman
from the West Kimberly coast, now based in Maribyrnong."
Event details: http://footscrayarts.com/event/1906/
Event summary: http://footscrayarts.com/events/category/exhibition/?event_status=upcoming

Updated 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 details: http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/conferences?cid=1723

Event: 20 - 25 July 2014: Melbourne, Vic
The International AIDS Conference
"The International AIDS Conference is the premier gathering
for those working in the field of HIV, as well as policy makers,
persons living with HIV and other individuals committed to
ending the pandemic. It is a chance to assess where we are,
evaluate recent scientific developments and lessons learnt,
and collectively chart a course forward."
AIDS 2014 & Indigenous Pre-conference Australia
Thursday 17 - Saturday 19 July in Sydney, Australia
Registration and Scholarship Application System now open
for the International Indigenous Pre-Conference on HIV & AIDS
Event details: http://www.iiwgha.org/whats-happening/international-aids-conferences/pre...
Event details: http://www.aids2014.org/
Welcome to International Indigenous Working Group on HIV and AIDS: http://www.iiwgha.org/

Event: 6 - 8 August 2014: Melbourne, Vic
Australian otitis media conference (OMOZ)
"OMOZ is a way to link the otitis media research community
in Australia and the region to support collaborative efforts
and share resources."
Category: Indigenous
Registrations close Tuesday 8 July 2014
Event details: http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/conferences?cid=1711

Event: Tue 12 August 2014: Footscray, Melbourne, Vic
Film Real: Black Screen, August
Screening: 'Ten Canoes'
Venue: Footscray Community Arts Centre Basement Theatre
"Ten Canoes is a ground-breaking glimpse into aboriginal life
centuries before European settlement. Shot in and around the
Arafura Wetlands of Central Arnhem Land, Rolf de Heer and
the People of Ramingining have created a pioneering and
timeless tale for all people and cultures."
Event details: http://footscrayarts.com/event/film-real-black-screen-august/
Event details: http://footscrayarts.com/events/category/event/

Event: 19 - 20 September 2014: Melbourne, Vic
Healing ways: art with intent symposium
"This symposium seeks to explore the role of art in
promoting emotional healing and wellbeing in
Aboriginal communities."
Confirmed speakers include:
* Judy Atkinson
* Philip Watkins
* Maree Clarke and Robyne Latham
* Kent Morris
Event details: http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/conferences?cid=1713

New Event: 1 - 4 October 2014: Yuroke, Melbourne, Vic
Science and traditional knowledge: foundations for a strong future.
Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association (AIDA) conference
Venue: Aitken Hill Conference Centre
"The Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association
has the pleasure of inviting abstracts for AIDA's
2014 Conference."
Event details: http://www.aida.org.au/conference/
Event details: http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/conferences?cid=1738

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."

All screenings of 'Utopia'
http://utopiajohnpilger.co.uk/showings

Sovereign Union Community Gatherings
http://nationalunitygovernment.org/content/community-gatherings

SNAICC News and Events
http://www.snaicc.org.au/news-events/fx-list-articles.cfm?loadref=32

Australian Human Rights Commission Events
https://www.humanrights.gov.au/get-involved/events-list

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet - Conferences, workshops and events
http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/conferences

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