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WGAR News: 'A Decision to Discriminate': Brisbane Book Launch + Darwin Introduction to the Book

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 12:44pm

Newsletter date: 3 December 2012

Contents:

* Brisbane Book Launch: 'A Decision to Discriminate' - 12 Dec 12
* Darwin Introduction to the Book: 'A Decision to Discriminate' - 10 Dec 12
* Adelaide Book Launch: 'A Decision to Discriminate' - 9 Dec 12
* Background to 'Stronger Futures' new NT Intervention laws
* Background to the Northern Territory (NT) Intervention

* Australian Human Rights Commission: Social Justice Report 2012 & Native Title Report 2012
* SBS World News Video: Gooda calls for Indigenous governance overhaul

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Brisbane Book Launch - A Decision to Discriminate - 12 Dec 12

Darwin Introduction to the Book - A Decision to Discriminate - 10 Dec 12

Adelaide Book Launch - A Decision to Discriminate - 9 Dec 12

Australian Human Rights Commission - Social Justice Report 2012 & Native Title Report 2012

SBS World News Video - Gooda calls for Indigenous governance overhaul

SBS Audio - Effective governance starts with us - Gooda

The Wire - BHP Billiton bombarded by protests

Amy McQuire - WA govt’s mean-spirited refusal to extend Stolen Wages deadline

Amy McQuire - Act of Recognition introduced to lower house

Congress - Positive Step by Parliament but Substantive Reform Remains

Castan Centre for Human Rights Law - Closing the Referendum gap

Greens Senator Rachel Siewert - Greens remain committed to Constitutional Recognition

SNAICC News - NATSILs and SNAICC joint submission on the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse

SBS Living Black - A Senate Inquiry Into Justice Reinvestment

National Indigenous Health Conference + Brisbane Book Launch: 'A Decision to Discriminate'

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Sat, 01/12/2012 - 1:38pm

Brisbane and Gold Coast Aboriginal rights events for your diary - 12 events from 5 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 Gold Coast Aboriginal rights events for your diary - 12 events from 5 December 2012

WGAR News: Upcoming Aboriginal rights events around Australia - 29 events from 5 December 2012

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Sat, 01/12/2012 - 10:05am

Newsletter date: 1 December 2012

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Event: Wed 5 December 2012, 12pm: Canberra, ACT
Memorial for Aunty Isabell
"A MEMORIAL day will be held at the
National Aboriginal Embassy in Canberra
on 5 December in honour of the late
Aboriginal rights campaigner Isabell Coe,
who died on 10 November."
"There will be a Smoking Ceremony"
Event summary: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/actindnetwork/message/20106
Event summary: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/actindnetwork/message/20113

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WGAR News: Don’t abandon us as you did in other Royal Commissions (By NIT reporter Geoff Bagnall)

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Tue, 27/11/2012 - 11:21am

Newsletter date: 27 November 2012

Contents:
* Geoff Bagnall: Don’t abandon us as you did in other Royal Commissions
* Gerry Georgatos: Conflict allegations surface in Yindjibarndi, Fortescue battle
* Background to the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation (YAC)
* SBS World News Australia: Indigenous domestic violence concerns UN
* Speech by Muriel Bamblett at Melbourne launch of 'A Decision to Discriminate'
* Adelaide CBD Book Launch to mark International Human Rights Day: 'A Decision to Discriminate'
* More 'Stronger Futures' Legislation related articles

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Gerry Georgatos - Conflict allegations surface in Yindjibarndi Fortescue battle

SBS World News Australia - Indigenous domestic violence concerns UN

Speech by Muriel Bamblett at Melbourne launch of A Decision to Discriminate

Adelaide CBD Book Launch to mark International Human Rights Day - A Decision to Discriminate

Tracker - Native title is flawed - activists

Jon Altman - Evidently - Rudd’s quiet revolution gets noisier

Brisbane and Gold Coast Aboriginal rights events for your diary - 12 events from 25 November 2012

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Fri, 23/11/2012 - 1:57pm

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Event: 10am Sun 25 November 2012: Qld State Library
1st Brisbane Sovereignty & Land Rights Conference
* BBQ breakfast from 9-9:45am
at Brisbane Aboriginal Sovereign Embassy, Musgrave Park
* Conference begins at 10am Queensland State Library
Speakers include:
* Mark McMurtrie
* Adrian Burragubba
* Robbie Thorpe
* Wayne Wharton
* Marshall Bell
* Norman Johnson
* Michael Anderson
* Kevin Arjin
* Gracelyn Smallwood
* Michael Mansell
Event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/295153823919301/

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1st Brisbane Sovereignty and Land Rights Conference

Rally against Native Title - Rally outside Native Title & Cultural Heritage Conference and march back to Musgrave Park Brisbane

2012 National Indigenous Health Conference - Many Pathways One Outcome - Gold Coast Queensland

WGAR News: Upcoming Aboriginal rights events around Australia - 23 events from 23 November 2012

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Fri, 23/11/2012 - 1:08pm

Newsletter date: 23 November 2012

Last updated 24 November 2012 to:
* include BHP Billiton Sydney AGM Protest on Thu 29 Nov 12
* cancel Melbourne Rally: Meet the Muckaty Mob on Fri 30 Nov 12

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Event: 23 November 2012 to 20 January 2013: Leichhardt, Sydney, NSW
Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Cooperative presents:
Ripple Effect: Boomalli Founding Members Exhibition
25th Anniversary Exhibition
* Officially opened by Gary Foley.
Opening night celebrations will include
performances and music.
* Public Program weekend:

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WGAR News: Background to the Aboriginal sovereignty movement and the Aboriginal tent embassies

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Tue, 20/11/2012 - 1:00pm

Background info page: http://indymedia.org.au/2012/04/22/background-to-the-aboriginal-sovereig...

Last updated: 20 November 2012

Contents:
* Aboriginal Sovereignty websites
* Foundation Meeting of the Sovereign Union - National Unity Government (MR: 25 May 2012)
* Aboriginal Tent Embassy, Canberra, ACT
* Aboriginal Tent Embassy 40th Anniversary, Canberra, ACT
* Brisbane Sovereign Embassy, Musgrave Park, South Brisbane, Qld
* Bulahdelah Aboriginal Tent Embassy, Bulahdelah, NSW
* Goomeroi Sovereign Tent Embassy, Moree, NSW

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WGAR News: Upcoming Aboriginal rights events around Australia - 20 events from 17 November 2012

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Sat, 17/11/2012 - 10:48am

Newsletter date: 17 November 2012

Updated 22 November 2012 to include new venue for the Adelaide Book Launch on Sun 9 Dec 12

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Event: 17 November - 23 December 2012: Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW
Theatrical Documentary: Beautiful One Day
"Beautiful One Day is a theatrical documentary
about the irrepressible life and times of Palm
Island. Three theatre companies (Belvoir,
Ilbijerri, and version 1.0) came together in 2011
over a shared sense of outrage at the injustices
surrounding a death in custody in 2004. But,

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WGAR News: The Wire: Influential tent embassy activist passes away [Isabel Coe]

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Thu, 15/11/2012 - 1:33pm

Newsletter date: 15 November 2012

Last updated: 17 November 2012 (to include funeral notice)

Contents:
* The Wire: Influential tent embassy activist passes away [Isabel Coe]
* Funeral Notice for Aunty Isabell Edie Coe
* Video: 30th anniversary of the 1982 Stolenwealth Games protests
* Background to the Aboriginal sovereignty movement
* iPetitions: Darug Tribe to regain recognition as traditional owners of Blacktown
* Interview with Shirley Nirrpurranydji: Strong community bonds the key to Indigenous student health

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Video - 30th anniversary of the 1982 Stolenwealth Games protests

iPetitions - Darug Tribe to regain recognition as traditional owners of Blacktown

Interview with Shirley Nirrpurranydji - Strong community bonds the key to Indigenous student health

Interview with Tammy Solonec - National Congress Director working with the Justice Working Group

Patricia Karvelas - Racism link to poor mental health

Jan Mayman - On Our Watch - The death of John Pat

Michael Brull - Racism stains NT govt attempts to clean up the streets

Greens Rachel Siewert - United approach needed to tackle effects of alcohol abuse

Brisbane & Queensland Aboriginal rights events for your diary - 5 events from 14 November 2012

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Sun, 11/11/2012 - 1:47pm

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Event: Wed 14 November 2012: State Library, Brisbane, Qld
Yarnin' Time with Bob Weatherall
Bob Weatherall, a Gumulray Elder, has worked for
many years at the Foundation for Aboriginal and
Islander Research Action. He is currently the chair of the
Centre for Indigenous Cultural Policy in Brisbane
and is a high profile Aboriginal activist who had a
lead role in establishing the Tent City in
Musgrave Park in 1982 when Brisbane hosted
the Commonwealth Games.
Come along to listen to some local history."

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Brisbane

Gold Coast

Queensland