South Australia

Adelaide events: National day of solidarity for the Kimberley + 'A Decision to Discriminate' Launch

Adelaide and SA Aboriginal rights events for your diary - 12 events from 8 December 2012

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Event: Sat 8 December 2012:
Broome, Perth, Adelaide & Melbourne
(Inter)national day of solidarity for the Kimberley
Broome No Gas Rally and Concert
- James Price Point: Pristine and Priceless
"On Saturday 8 December, the local community
in Broome, Western Australia, will hold a rally
and concert to oppose the construction of
a giant gas hub on their doorstep.
On the same day, we'll be holding events

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

Newsletter date: 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."
"Organiser Maria Edubas says issues including
children's health, the prevention of chronic disease,

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

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

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

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

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

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

WGAR News: ABC: Fortescue accused of rigging land rights deal

Newsletter date: 25 November 2012

Contents:

* ABC: Fortescue accused of rigging land rights deal
* Background to the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation (YAC)
* SBS World News Video: Quake concerns rise at Muckaty Station
* Background to the proposed Muckaty nuclear waste dump
* SBS Living Black: WA Approves James Price Point Gas Hub
* Background to the Save The Kimberley Campaign - James Price Point, north of Broome, WA
* NIRS: Cultural flows a significant part of Murray-Darling plan: Burke
* Background to the Northern Murray-Darling Basin Aboriginal Nations (NBAN)

Adelaide CBD: International Human Rights Day Book Launch - Note new date and venue!

Adelaide and South Australia Aboriginal rights events for your diary - 10 events from 8 December 2012

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Event: Sat 8 December 2012:
Broome, Perth, Adelaide & Melbourne
(Inter)national day of solidarity for the Kimberley
"On Saturday 8 December, the local community
in Broome, Western Australia, will hold a rally
and concert to oppose the construction of
a giant gas hub on their doorstep.
On the same day, we'll be holding events
around the country in solidarity with Broome,
and to celebrate a fantastic year's work

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

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:

WGAR News: Update on Aunty Isabell Coe's funeral + Adelaide Book Launch: A Decision to Discriminate

Newsletter date: 18 November 2012

Updated 22 November 2012 to include new venue for the Adelaide Book Launch

Contents:
* Funeral Notice for Aunty Isabell Edie Coe:
Mon 19 November 2012
* Adelaide Book Launch - A Decision to Discriminate:
Sun 9 December 2012 (to mark International Human Right’s Day)
* A Decision to Discriminate: Speeches and pictures from the other book launches
* More 'Stronger Futures' Legislation related articles
* Background to 'Stronger Futures' new NT Intervention laws
* Background to the Northern Territory (NT) Intervention
* Other articles

Adelaide Aboriginal rights events for your diary - 9 events from 9 December 2012

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Updated 22 November 2012 to include new venue for the Adelaide Book Launch

Event: Sun 9 December 2012: Adelaide CBD, SA
(to mark International Human Right’s Day)
Note new date and location!
Book Launch: A Decision to Discriminate
Aboriginal Disempowerment in the Northern Territory
Launched by:
* Rev Dr Djiniyini Gondarra OAM
* Rosalie Kunoth Monks OAM
New venue: Pilgrim Hall, 12 Flinders St, Adelaide CBD
"This new book is an important historical record
that focuses on the Senate Committee Inquiry