Newsletter date: 24 January 2015
[Ed. note: Some sources have said the Sit-In is on Monday the 26th of January 2015 and some say Tuesday the 27th of January 2015. It could be either day.]
Contents:
* Audio Interview: National Indigenous Radio's 'Weekly News-in-Review' "The Freedom Movement's Tauto Sansbury and Gracelyn Smallwood discuss a national protest in Canberra on January 26"
* Audio: Warren Barnsley, NIRS: Northern Territorian of the Year to attend Freedom Movement protest [Featuring Rosalie Kunoth-Monks]
* Audio: Gerry Georgatos, NIRS: Jenny Munro urges mob to attend Parliament House protest
* Audio Interview: CAAMA: Roxley Foley….Momentum Grows for Canberra
* Audio Interview: Radio Adelaide: Christine Abdulla (Ngarrindjeri) S.A. Delegate for the Original Peoples Freedom Movement
* Audio: Gerry Georgatos with Warren Barnsley, NIRS: Noongar delegation heads to Canberra freedom protest
* WGAR Background to the National Freedom Movement
* WGAR Background to 'The Freedom Summit'
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- Audio Interview
National Indigenous Radio's 'Weekly News-in-Review' "The Freedom Movement's Tauto Sansbury and Gracelyn Smallwood discuss a national protest in Canberra on January 26"
http://www.nirs.org.au/_content_data/_files/Weekly%20News%20In%20Review%...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mhnw0kr20e86lr2/Weekly%20News%20In%20Review%20...
23 Jan 15: "This week's episode is presented by Cassandra Tim.
This week:
* The Freedom Movement's Tauto Sansbury and Gracelyn Smallwood discuss a national protest in Canberra on January 26; ...
Producers: Cassandra Tim and Warren Barnsley"
- Audio
NIRS: Northern Territorian of the Year to attend Freedom Movement protest
http://nirs.org.au/NEWS/Northern-Territorian-of-the-Year-to-attend-Freed...
22 Jan 15: "The Northern Territory Australian of the Year, Rosalie Kunoth-Monks, says she'll be attending a highly-anticipated protest at Parliament House in Canberra on January 26. Ms Kunoth-Monks, Arrernte Alyawarra Anmatjere woman who resides in central Australia, is also due to attend a ceremony the previous day where the Australian of the Year award will be announced in Canberra." Warren Barnsley
- Audio
NIRS: Jenny Munro urges mob to attend Parliament House protest
http://nirs.org.au/NEWS/Jenny-Munro-urges-mob-to-attend-Parliament-House...
20 Jan 15: "Wiradjuri social justice stalwart Jenny Munro says a sit-in protest at Parliament House in Canberra next week will remain in place until Aboriginal rights are back on the national agenda. The National Freedom Movement is attempting to gain momentum for its January 26 protest, holding lead-in forums in Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane." Gerry Georgatos, Correspondent
- Audio Interview
CAAMA: Roxley Foley….Momentum Grows for Canberra
http://caama.com.au/roxley-foley-momentum-grows-for-canberra
22 Jan 15: "Second Generation Aboriginal Rights Campaigner Roxley Foley has urged Sovereignty Leaders to stand up and find ways to protect their Communities and their Rights. With less than a week to go it remains evident the Sovereignty movement is showing no signs of slowing down. Numerous meetings have been held across the country to gather Grass Roots concerns, which will then be delivered to Government on National Sorry Day."
- Audio
NIRS: Adelaide forum held ahead of Canberra 'sit-in' protest
http://www.nirs.org.au/NEWS/Adelaide-forum-held-ahead-of-Canberra-sit-in...
16 Jan 15: "Elders and advocates have spoken at a forum in Adelaide as part of the lead-up to the Freedom Movement's Parliament House Sit-In in Canberra on January 26. ... Delegate Roxley Foley (pictured) says the campaign is an opportunity for national healing and national unity." Gerry Georgatos, Correspondent
- Audio Interview
Radio Adelaide: Christine Abdulla (Ngarrindjeri) S.A. Delegate for the Original Peoples Freedom Movement
https://radio.adelaide.edu.au/christine-abdullah-ngarrindjeri-s-a-delega...
22 Jan 15: " ... As a delegate for South Australia, Christine discusses her role in keeping communities informed and involved in the discussions surrounding issues that impact upon Aboriginal peoples lives throughout the state. ... Listen to Christine describe her early years surrounded by 18 brothers and sisters, and why we must walk together as one united country. Produced by Dwayne Coulthard."
- Audio
NIRS: Noongar delegation heads to Canberra freedom protest
http://nirs.org.au/NEWS/Noongar-delegation-heads-to-Canberra-freedom-pro...
21 Jan 15: "A delegation of Western Australian First Nations rights campaigners has left Perth for Canberra as momentum for a protest at Parliament House next week builds. Members of the Noongar Tent Embassy will attend the national Freedom Movement's sit-in on Monday, with organisers hoping for numbers in the thousands." Gerry Georgatos with Warren Barnsley
- Background
WGAR Background to the National Freedom Movement
https://indymedia.org.au/2014/12/26/wgar-background-to-the-national-free...
(last updated: 23 January 2015)
- Background
WGAR Background to 'The Freedom Summit'
https://indymedia.org.au/2014/11/29/background-to-the-freedom-summit-ali...
(last updated: 26 December 2014)
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Angry Protesters Sit-In at Canberra's Parliament House
WGAR News: Angry Protesters Sit-In: The 'National Freedom Movement' marches on Canberra's Parliament House on the 'Day of Resistance'
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/01/28/wgar-news-angry-protesters-sit-in-th...
Contents:
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Date with destiny - February 9 - First Peoples will Sit-In
* Analysis / Opinion: Shalailah Medhora, The Guardian: 'We have no friends in parliament,' Indigenous protesters tell Canberra
* Video: NITV News - 27 January 2015: Angry Protesters - The 'National Freedom Movement' marches on Parliament House on the day after Invasion Day [Featuring Michael Anderson, Ken Canning, Jenny Munro & Marianne Headland Mackay]
* Audio: Gerry Georgatos, NIRS: Freedom Movement to return on resumption of parliament [Featuring Michael Anderson]
* News: National Indigenous Times: Freedom Movement to confront politicians on February 9
* Homepage of the 'National Freedom Movement': http://freedommovement2014.wix.com/freedommovement
* Audio & Photos: CAAMA: Nyoongar Mob cross Nullarbor to share their struggle! [Featuring Marianne Mackay]
* Audio: Let's Talk: Canberra Tent Embassy Invasion Day [Featuring Tauto Sansbury]
* News: CAAMA News: National unity protest action on Survival Day in Canberra [Featuring Marianne Mackay]
* Audio: Gerry Georgatos, NIRS: Stolen Generations representative among attendees at Canberra rally [Featuring Eileen Cummings]
* News: Henry Belot & Emma Kelly, The Canberra Times: Day of mourning and hope at Canberra's Aboriginal Tent Embassy
* Photos: Sovereign Union: Freedom Summit Side Events: Canberra 2015
* WGAR Background to the National Freedom Movement
* WGAR News: Invasion Day / Survival Day Rallies and Marches Across Australia: NITV News; SBS News; Occupy Sydney
* WGAR News: The day I don't feel Australian? That would be Australia Day: Chelsea Bond, The Conversation
* WGAR News: Updated 26 January 2015 Events: Aboriginal Sovereignty Day, Invasion Day, Survival Day & Day of Mourning
Insiders confirm Sit-In last straw for Prime Minister
WGAR News: Breaking News: Insiders confirm Sit-In last straw for Prime Minister - leadership change: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer
Freedom Movement Sit-In for Aboriginal rights at Parliament House, Canberra, on 9 February 2015
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/02/02/wgar-news-breaking-news-insiders-con...
Contents:
* Breaking News: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Insiders confirm Sit-In last straw for Prime Minister - leadership change
* News: Green Left: In Brief: Parliament sit-in for Aboriginal rights
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: In Australia, there is the Aboriginal rights struggle
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Date with destiny - February 9 - First Peoples will Sit-In
* Audio: Gerry Georgatos, NIRS: Freedom Movement to confront Federal politicians [Featuring Christine Abdulla]
* Audio: Gerry Georgatos, NIRS: Freedom Movement to confront politicians in Canberra [Featuring Vanessa Culbong]
* Audio: Gerry Georgatos, NIRS: Freedom Movement to return on resumption of parliament [Featuring Michael Anderson]
* News: National Indigenous Times: Freedom Movement to confront politicians on February 9
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: 10 Minute Video Footage of Tue 27th of January 2015 National Freedom Movement Sit-In at Parliament House Canberra
* Homepage of the 'National Freedom Movement': http://freedommovement2014.wix.com/freedommovement
* WGAR Background to the National Freedom Movement
Footage of 27th of January 2015 Sit-In by Eleanor Gilbert
WGAR News: Footage of Tue 27th of January 2015 'National Freedom Movement' Sit-In at Parliament House Canberra: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/02/02/wgar-news-footage-of-tue-27th-of-jan...
Contents:
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: 10 Minute Video Footage of Tue 27th of January 2015 National Freedom Movement Sit-In at Parliament House Canberra
* Video: NITV News: Freedom Movement’s Canberra Sit-In on 'First Day of Resistance'
* Video: NITV News: Heavy Handed Policing During Invasion Day Marches: Video
* Video: NITV News: Always was, Always will be Aboriginal Land: Rallies Across Australia on Survival Day 2015
* Video: More Invasion Day Videos from Eleanor Gilbert & Respect and Listen
* Audio: Invasion Day Radio
* Homepage of the 'National Freedom Movement': http://freedommovement2014.wix.com/freedommovement
* WGAR Background to the National Freedom Movement
Freedom Movement: Parliament House Sit-In: From 9 February 2015
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
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/02/04/wgar-news-flyer-first-nations-freedo...
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
* Flyer: National Freedom Movement - Sit in protest 9th of February outside Parliament house Canberra 10am til 4pm every day
* 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
Aboriginal Sovereign Manifesto of Demands
WGAR News: Aboriginal Sovereign Manifesto of Demands - National Aboriginal Freedom Movement
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/02/10/wgar-news-aboriginal-sovereign-manif...
Contents:
* Manifesto: Aboriginal Sovereign Manifesto of Demands - National Aboriginal Freedom Movement Aboriginal Embassy, Canberra, Australia
* Audio: Adam Evans, NIRS: Protesters come face-to-face with politicians during 'sit-in' [Featuring Tauto Sansbury and Gerry Georgatos]
* Audio Interview: Living Black Radio: 090215 ACT Freedom Sit In [Featuring Tauto Sansbury]
* Analysis / Opinion: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: They Came For The Abbott Spill, And Missed The Only Real Story In Town
* Audio: Ninah Kopel, The Wire: Protesting worlds worst child removal rate [Featuring Sue-Ellen Tighe, Michael Anderson and Tauto Sansbury]
* Video: NITV News - 9 February 2015: "GMAR groups from across the country rallied with Freedom Movement campaigners on the grounds of Parliament house to deliver a set of demands ... "
* News & Photos: CAAMA Radio at First Nations Freedom Movement Canberra 2015
* News & Photos: 9 News: Protesters attempt to derail TODAY Show's Canberra broadcast to bring attention to indigenous deaths in custody
* Photos from the Sit-In: Sovereign Union & Stop Stolen Generations Facebook
* Current Event: Freedom Movement Sit-In at Parliament House, Canberra, from 9 February 2015
* WGAR Background to the National Freedom Movement
Aboriginal Protestors Deliver List of Demands To Parliament
WGAR News: Aboriginal Protestors Deliver List of Demands To Parliament: CAAMA Video
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/02/11/wgar-news-aboriginal-protestors-deli...
Contents:
* Video: CAAMA: Aboriginal Protestors Deliver List of Demands To Parliament
[Featuring Clive Palmer, Tauto Sansbury, Michael Anderson, GMAR, Jenni Munro, Les Coe & Roxley Foley]
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: Freedom Movement delegates report back on the meeting with Nigel Scullion
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: Freedom Movement Sit-In protesters present Manifesto to Bill Shorten
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: Clive Palmer responds to National Freedom Movement presence
* News & Photos: CAAMA: Nigel Scullion Visits Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra
* News: CAAMA News: "Aboriginal Rights advocates say they could soon send a delegation to England to present the Queen with a list of issues ... " [Featuring Tauto Sansbury]
* Audio: Gerry Georgatos, NIRS: Freedom Movement meets with Indigenous affairs minister [Featuring Tauto Sansbury & Nigel Scullion]
* Audio Interview: Let's Talk's Tiga Bayles interviews Michael Anderson on the Sit-In
* Audio Interview: CAAMA Radio: Young Voices... [Featuring Timothy Wilkey & Bud Spearim]
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: Vanessa Culbong, Perth, speaks out at the Sit-In
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: Sisters speak out at the Sit-In: Deaths in Custody
* Audio Interview: The Stringer Audio/Radio News: Gerry Georgatos interviews Bill Shorten on Aboriginal issues
* Audio Interview: The Stringer Audio/Radio News: Gerry Georgatos interviews Clive Palmer on Aboriginal issues
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Leadership squabbling, not Aboriginal rights struggle, consumed by mainstream media
* News: National Indigenous Times: Scullion commits to consult with Freedom Movement and grandmothers
* Media Roundup: Diet Simon, Linksunten Indymedia: Aboriginal protesters come face-to-face with politicians during Canberra 'sit-in'
* Photos: Sovereign Union: Canberra Sit-in Gallery - 9 February 2015
* Event: Freedom Movement Sit-In at Parliament House, Canberra, on 9 February 2015
* WGAR Background to the National Freedom Movement