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Working Together Towards Sovereignty

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 14/12/2012 - 8:30pm

Working Together Towards Sovereignty

13/12/2012 by autonomousactionradio | Leave a comment

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The site of the Brisbane Embassy at Musgrave Park had become an eyesore and an embarrassment for the Aboriginal community over the last few months.

So a number of elders and traditional owners from the area banded together to ensure the inevitable Brisbane City Council clean up was done in consultation with them with respect to culture.

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WGAR News: Michael Anderson's urgent letter to United Nations Ambassadors, New York

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Fri, 14/12/2012 - 9:15am

Newsletter date: 14 December 2012

Contents:

* Indymedia Australia: Powerhouse of Indigenous protest celebrated in art
* NIRS: Sandon Point Embassy to celebrate 12 years [15 & 16 Dec 12]
* Background to the Aboriginal tent embassies

* Sovereign Union: Michael Anderson's urgent letter to United Nations Ambassadors, New York
Re: 12 Dec 12 Assault on Aboriginal Embassy in Brisbane by colonial authorities
* ABC Brisbane: Sacred fire re-lit at Musgrave Park as supporters vow to stay
* SMH Video: Three arrested in [Brisbane] tent embassy midnight raid

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Indymedia Australia - Powerhouse of Indigenous protest celebrated in art

NIRS - Sandon Point Embassy to celebrate 12 years - 15 & 16 Dec 12

Sovereign Union - Michael Anderson's urgent letter to United Nations Ambassadors

New York

12 Dec 2012 Assault on Aboriginal Embassy in Brisbane by colonial authorities

ABC Brisbane - Sacred fire re-lit at Musgrave Park as supporters vow to stay

SMH Video - Three arrested in tent embassy midnight raid

news.com.au Video - Police storm Aboriginal tent embassy after Indigenous activists re-light flame in Musgrave Park West End

We will keep the fire burning - Rally and march to Town Hall - Friday 14 Dec 12

Workers BushTelegraph - Save the Sacred Fire in Musgrave Park

Videos re Brisbane Sovereign Embassy - Musgrave Park - South Brisbane Qld

News re Brisbane Sovereign Embassy - Musgrave Park - South Brisbane Qld

Michelle Lovegrove (SBS) interviews journalist Gerry Georgatos returned from Roebourne & Yindjibarndi CEO Michael Woodley

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 13/12/2012 - 10:23am

SBS Living Black Michelle Lovegrove interviews Gerry Georgatos on stark contrasts between Yindjibarndi poverty and the wealth nearby, and then Michelle continues on with an interview with Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation CEO Michael Woodley.

https://www.yousendit.com/download/WUJhYnV5Tk1VVG5MYnNUQw

This interviews says quite a lot about it everything wrong in the Pilbara and for Indigenous people all over Australia.

The National Indigenous Times – ‘voice to the voiceless’

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 11/12/2012 - 7:49pm

Published at Indymedia courtesy of the National Indigenous Times (12.12.2012) - Photo courtesy of the National Indigenous Times, by Geoff Bagnall; January 26, Lobby Restaurant

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Brisbane Aboriginal Sovereign Embassy: Community Meeting + Amnesty Qld and ANTaR Qld Book Launch

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Tue, 11/12/2012 - 9:59am

Brisbane and Queensland Aboriginal rights events for your diary - 17 events from 11 December 2012

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Event: 10 December 2012 to 10 January 2013: Online
Our Generation film
Film released free online
"To mark the International Day for Human Rights
(10 Dec), we have uploaded the original version
of the film to watch for free online."
Event details: http://www.ourgeneration.org.au/news/film-released-free-online-1
About the film: http://www.ourgeneration.org.au/about

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Brisbane and Queensland Aboriginal rights events for your diary - 17 events from 11 December 2012

WGAR News: Upcoming Aboriginal rights events around Australia - 30 events from 11 December 2012

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Tue, 11/12/2012 - 9:55am

Newsletter date: 11 December 2012

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Event: 11 December 2012: Northcote, Melbourne, Vic

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WGAR News: Act of Recognition "is an absolute insult to First Nations Peoples" Michael Anderson

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Sat, 08/12/2012 - 10:04am

Newsletter date: 8 December 2012

Contents:

* Sovereign Union: Act of Recognition is an insult to First Nations Peoples
* The Wire: Sovereign group says Act of Recognition is 'so insulting'
* Background to the Aboriginal sovereignty movement

* NIRS: Media coverage influences Indigenous policy: Report [Demise of bilingual programs]
* Background to the use of Aboriginal languages in NT schools

* NSW Greens: Ausgrid will "get off with a modest fine" over the destruction of a significant Aboriginal site [Source: Tracker]

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Sovereign Union - Act of Recognition is an insult to First Nations Peoples

The Wire - Sovereign group says Act of Recognition is so insulting

NIRS - Media coverage influences Indigenous policy - Report - Demise of bilingual programs

NSW Greens - Ausgrid will get off with a modest fine over the destruction of a significant Aboriginal site - Source Tracker

SNAICC News - Royal Commission must ensure the engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Brisbane Times - Brisbane tent embassy to be shut down

Woolloongabba Art Exhibition: Claudia's Story + Brisbane Book Launch: 'A Decision to Discriminate'

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Thu, 06/12/2012 - 10:26am

Brisbane and Queensland Aboriginal rights events for your diary - 17 events from 6 December 2012

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Event: 5-7 December 2012: Gold Coast, Qld
2012 National Indigenous Health Conference
Many Pathways, One Outcome
" ... is designed to bring together both government
and non-government agencies who are working
in the field of Indigenous health with the belief
that working together can close the gap between
the state of Indigenous Health as compared to
the health of mainstream Australians."

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Brisbane and Queensland Aboriginal rights events for your diary - 17 events from 6 December 2012

WGAR News: Upcoming Aboriginal rights events around Australia - 35 events from 6 December 2012

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Thu, 06/12/2012 - 10:19am

Newsletter date: 6 December 2012

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WGAR News: 1st Brisbane Sovereignty & Land Rights Conference: Sovereign Union & Treaty Republic

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Wed, 05/12/2012 - 9:44am

Newsletter date: 5 December 2012

Contents:

* Sovereign Union Audio: 1st Brisbane Sovereignty & Land Rights Conference 2012
* Treaty Republic Audio: 1st Brisbane Sovereignty & Land Rights Conference 2012
* Tracker: Native title is flawed: activists [Aboriginal protesters rally outside Brisbane's Stamford Plaza Hotel]
* Sovereign Union Audio: Isabel Coe honoured at Wiradjuri traditional funeral
* Background to the Aboriginal sovereignty movement

* 'Alternative Annual Report' reveals risks for BHP Billiton Investors

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Tracker - Native title is flawed - activists