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WGAR News: Upcoming Aboriginal rights events around Australia - 48 events from 2 June 2013

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Sat, 01/06/2013 - 4:50pm

Newsletter date: 2 June 2013

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Event: 27 May until 3 June 2013: various locations in Australia
National Reconciliation Week: Let's Talk Recognition
"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

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Racialised imprisonment

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Racialised imprisonment - http://thestringer.com.au/racialised-imprisonment/#.UamCeEBTCaU
by Gerry Georgatos - May 28th, 2013
Australia has a history since colonialisation of racialised violence and hence racialised imprisonment. Aboriginal peoples deal the with the worst of Australia’s racialised imprisonment – throughout the criminal justice system – from sentencing regimes to the effects of having become the world’s most incarcerated peoples.

Goodes, MacGuire and Australia’s racism – let us not forget mining and Government

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Goodes, MacGuire and Australia’s racism – let us not forget mining and Government
by Gerry Georgatos
May 30th, 2013 - http://thestringer.com.au/goodes-mcguire-and-australias-racism-let-us-no...

Photo - Collingwood AFL president, Eddie MacGuire - www.heraldsun.com.au

The Stringer weekly newsletter - June 1

Submitted by Gerry Georgatos on Sat, 01/06/2013 - 2:38pm

Welcome to The Stringer’s weekly newsletter - The Stringer went live February 20

The Stringer weekly newsletter - May 26

Submitted by Gerry Georgatos on Sun, 26/05/2013 - 6:58pm

Welcome to The Stringer’s weekly newsletter - The Stringer went live February 20
NEWS update: More contributors and writers continue to join The Stringer. Three months young The Stringer has been reaching an audience in such high numbers that it was beyond our expectations. We are establishing a healthy national reach but also an international social reach.

Please share this newsletter and spread the word about The Stringer. To subscribe to The Stringer newsletters either email contact@thestringer.com.au or go to the home page subscription tab. The Stringer is free to everyone.

A fair media - let no threat get in the way

Submitted by Gerry Georgatos on Sun, 26/05/2013 - 6:27pm

“It is not enough for journalists to see themselves as mere messengers without understanding the hidden agendas of the message and the myths that surround it,” said John Pilger.

Article courtesy of The Stringer - http://thestringer.com.au/

Seasoned journalist Kate McClymont delivered a speech, now widely referred to as the ‘Where angels fear to tread’ speech, at the Australian Press Freedom Dinner in early May. The event was hosted by the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance and the Walkley Foundation for Journalism.

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Canberra events: Sorry Day + Reconciliation Week + Indigenous health + Critical incidents & Trauma

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Sat, 25/05/2013 - 11:02am

Canberra Aboriginal rights events for your diary

Ed. Note: 'WGAR News' publishes events from a wide range of sources.
The events included are not necessarily endorsed by WGAR.

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Event: 25 January - 25 May 2013: Canberra, ACT
Centenary of Canberra celebrates First Australians
"As we celebrate Canberra's 100th birthday in 2013,
we recognise Aboriginal people's continuing connection
to this place, a connection that spans some 20,000 years."
Event details: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/actindnetwork/message/20210

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WGAR News: Upcoming Aboriginal rights events around Australia - 56 events from 25 May 2013

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Fri, 24/05/2013 - 12:36pm

Newsletter date: 25 May 2013

Ed. Note: 'WGAR News' publishes events from a wide range of sources.
The events included are not necessarily endorsed by WGAR.

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Event: 2 May to 1 December 2013: South Bank, Qld
Voice and Reason
"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."

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The Stringer weekly newsletter - May 20

Submitted by Gerry Georgatos on Mon, 20/05/2013 - 8:51pm

Welcome to The Stringer’s weekly newsletter - The Stringer went live February 20 - http://thestringer.com.au/
NEWS update: More contributors and writers have joined The Stringer as we continue to extend our reach nationally and internationally. Less than three months young The Stringer has been reaching an audience in such high numbers that it was beyond our expectations. We are establishing a healthy national reach but also an international social reach.
Please share this newsletter and spread the word about The Stringer.

Canberra events: Social Impacts of Native Title + Canberra fantasies, remote Indigenous subjects

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Sun, 12/05/2013 - 6:18pm

Canberra Aboriginal rights events for your diary

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Event: 15 May 2013: ANU, Canberra, ACT
The value of qualitative data for articulating
the social impacts of native title
Presented by: Pam McGrath
CAEPR Seminar
Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research
Australian National University
"I argue that although qualitative research on its own
has limited strategic value given the short
timeframes of many legal reform agendas,
when conducted over time as part of a longer-term

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