Northern Territory

WGAR News: "Report finds serious flaws in delivery of gov't services to NT Aboriginal communities"

Newsletter date: 30 September 2012

Contents:
* SNAICC News: Report finds serious flaws in delivery of government services to NT Aboriginal communities
* Bob Gosford in the NT: Olga Havnen to government: "Lift your game, big time"
* Brian Johnstone: Black Power: The day the bush bit back [NT elections]
* Living Black: Outstanding Contribution to the Stolen Generations
* Other articles

* SNAICC NEWS: REPORT FINDS SERIOUS FLAWS IN DELIVERY OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES TO NT ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES

- News

Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC):

CLIMATE of DEATH - justice denied means more will die

CLIMATE of DEATH - justice denied means more will die, by Gerry Georgatos (courtesy of the National Indigenous Times - nit.com.au)

"We have to get rid of racist cops. I don't want to dwell on the past but I have grown up bitter," said Nyungar Elder Ben Taylor. Mr Taylor is on the mark when he says, "They have been killing our people for two hundred years."

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WGAR News: Let's Talk's Tiga Bayles interviews Gerry Georgatos on Deaths in Custody

Newsletter date: 27 September 2012

Contents:
* Tiga Bayles interviews Gerry Georgatos on Deaths in Custudy
* Amnesty: Critical link between language and Indigenous Peoples confirmed in landmark report
* Sharon Grierson MP: Report: Our Land, Our Languages
* Background to the use of Aboriginal languages in NT schools
* CAAMA: National Congress says Australia will be under global scrutiny!
* CAAMA: National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples - Annual Meeting in Alice Springs
* Background to National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples

WGAR News: Upcoming Aboriginal rights events around Australia - 21 events from 25 September 2012

Newsletter date: 25 September 2012

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Event: 25 September 2012: Carlton, Melbourne, Vic
Gary Foley and Monica Morgan speak on:
Politics of the NT Intervention and
the ALP's continued support for it.
Hosted by The New International Bookshop
Event details: http://www.wherevent.com/detail/Sharne-Vate-Gary-Foley-and-Monica-Morgan...

Event: Tue 25 September 2012: Sydney, NSW
Deadly Awards
"The Deadly Awards is an annual event
held at the Sydney Opera House to recognise

WGAR News: Congress and ANTaR speak out on the 'Our Land Our Languages' Report

Newsletter date: 24 September 2012

Contents:
* Congress: Report speaks volumes on Aboriginal languages future
* ANTaR backs call for urgent action on languages
* Vicki Kerrigan: Parlez vous Yolngu?
* Emma Murphy: Report: Bilingual education in Aboriginal communities is crucial
* Claire Bowern: Our Land, Our Languages and Preserving Our Heritage
* Background to the use of Aboriginal languages in NT schools
* WANFA: Traditional Owners Demand Consultation
* Living Black: The First Handout of Aboriginal Passports
* Living Black: New Laws to Affect Traditional Hunting Methods

WGAR News: "Shires out, stop the Intervention - community control now!"

Newsletter date: 23 September 2012

Contents:
* Kalkaringi, Daguragu and Lajamanu residents and traditional owners:
Shires out, stop the Intervention - community control now!
* ABC: Sydney work bans on welfare quarantine scheme
* Bob Gosford: Was the 2012 Northern Territory election the dirtiest ever?
* Brian Johnstone: ALP alleges vote rorts in August poll
* Background to 'Stronger Futures' new NT Intervention laws
* Background to the Northern Territory (NT) Intervention

* KALKARINGI, DAGURAGU AND LAJAMANU RESIDENTS AND TRADITIONAL OWNERS:

WGAR News: "Coronial report highlights systemic flaws"

Newsletter date: 21 September 2012

Contents:
* ANTaR & National Police Accountability Network: Coronial report highlights systemic flaws
* CAAMA: "Death in custody of Kwementyaye Briscoe"
* "Community members call for the resignation of Constable Gareth Evans"
* "Lay charges for Briscoe death"
* ABC 7.30 Video: Coroner delivers scathing report on death in custody
* SMH Editorial: Death in custody damns our indifference
* A Personal Response: Rest in Peace Kwementyaye Briscoe
* Living Black: Young People Walk For Country

WGAR News: 'Our Land Our Languages': Report on language learning in Indigenous communities

Newsletter date: 18 September 2012

Contents:
* 'Our Land Our Languages': Report on inquiry into language learning in Indigenous communities
* Greg Dickson: Parliament reports on indigenous tongues: can they be saved?
* Aidan Wilson: First language education is a matter of common sense
* Charis Palmer: Action needed to help preserve Indigenous languages
* Claire Bowern: The chance of a lifetime to save Indigenous languages
* More on the 'Our Land Our Languages' Report
* Background to the use of Aboriginal languages in NT schools (bilingual education)

Northern Territory (NT) Aboriginal rights events for your diary - 3 events from 25 September 2012

Last updated: 19 September 2012

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Event: 25-27 September 2012: Alice Springs, NT
National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples:
Public Events at NC 12 Alice Springs 25-27 September
"Members, friends and curious locals are very
welcome to come and meet Delegates, Board
and staff and hear more about what we stand
for and the work we do at two public events."
Event details: http://nationalcongress.com.au/congress-events/
Event details: http://nationalcongress.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/NationalCongre...