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WGAR News: Upcoming Aboriginal rights events around Australia - 47 events from 29 March 2013

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Fri, 29/03/2013 - 11:38am

Newsletter date: 29 March 2013

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Event: Thu 28 March to Sun 14 April 2013: Belconnen, Canberra, ACT
I Do Have a Belief:
Kevin Gilbert (1933-1993) Art Retrospective
Location: Belconnen Arts Centre
Producer: Gilbert Family
"I Do Have a Belief is an exhibition and events
celebrating the life of Kevin Gilbert and his contribution
to the local community, advancing human and political
rights and Aboriginal sovereignty at a national and
international level."
"The showcasing of his creative work includes

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Mullum Mullum Festival - Opening Day Celebration

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 28/03/2013 - 9:54pm

Date and Time:

Sun, 21/04/2013 -

11:00am to 4:00pm

Location:

Yarran Dheran Reserve, Ashburton Drive, Mitcham. Melway 49 B6

Contact Name:

Monique Decortis

Contact Phone:

9719 7661

Contact Email:

decortis@bigpond.net.au

Website:

www.mullummullumfestival.org.au

DISPLAY OF BOLLARDS
The bollards displayed on opening day are made by students from Aquinas College, Avila College and Genazzano FCJ College.

In conjunction with the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry these and other schools have committed to creating a people scape with figures from our indigenous community. Each figure represents an aboriginal person and describes their achievements. The message is clear. We must be careful to avoid stereotypes. It is also a reminder of the powerful contributions our Indigenous people have made to contemporary Australia.

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Melbourne

Walk and talk – MIRAMBEEK ABORIGINALTOUR Dean Stewart

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 28/03/2013 - 9:49pm

Date and Time:

Sun, 21/04/2013 -

11:00am to 12:30pm

Location:

Yarran Dheran info centre, Ashburton Drive, Mitcham. Mel 49B6.

Contact Name:

Monique Decortis

Contact Phone:

9719 7661

Contact Email:

decortis@bigpond.net.au

Website:

www.mullummullumfestival.org.au

Come and connect with an ancient ‘east-link’ of the Wurundjeri. Today’s Mullum Mullum Creek! Dean is a proud and passionate Wemba Wemba-Wergaia Aboriginal man of Victoria, with almost 20 years’ experience developing, coordinating and conducting Cultural tourism, education, conservation and interpretation programs. The stunning Mullum Mullum Valley rests on the ancestral estates of the Wurundjeri- Wilam people, a prominent and influential clan of the vast Woiwurrung language group, which in turn, are part of an even larger federation,the Kulin Nation.

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Melbourne

Strategies for Sustainability Conference

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 27/03/2013 - 12:09pm

Date and Time:

Sun, 21/04/2013 -

9:30am to 6:00pm

Location:

Fitzroy Town Hall, 201 Napier Street, Fitzroy

Website:

www.automaticearthtour.org/melbourne

It is clear that our current civilisation's dependence on continuous economic growth and massive energy consumption are coming under increasing pressure from the reality of a finite planet. We simply must make significant changes to the way we live if we are to survive. The coming global crisis will undoubtedly require people to come together and share their best ideas and strategies. It is a human challenge like no other, and you are a key part of it.

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Melbourne

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society - Free Ship Tours!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 26/03/2013 - 4:20pm

Date and Time:

Fri, 29/03/2013 - 10:00am to Sun, 14/04/2013 - 4:00pm

Location:

Seaworks Pier 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown VIC 3016

Contact Name:

Contact Phone:

0481198078

Contact Email:

managerss@seashepherd.org

Website:

www.seashepherd.org

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society's the Bob Barker, Steve Irwin, and Sam Simon have recently returned from their 9th campaign to the Southern Ocean to defend whales. All three ships will be open for free tours between March 29th and April 14th between the hours of 10 and 4.

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Melbourne

Stories to Build Power

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 26/03/2013 - 10:23am

Date and Time:

Sat, 13/04/2013 -

10:00am to 5:00pm

Location:

Ross House, Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Contact Name:

Holly Hammond

Contact Phone:

0421 508 446

Contact Email:

holly@plantowin.net.au

Website:

http://plantowin.net.au/2013/03/story-workshop/

A creative workshop for campaigners, activists and organisers, presented by Plan to Win.
Find out how to:
* Make story central - bring your campaign to life with drama, characters and imagery.
* Reframe issues and communicate your values.
* Use your personal story to motivate others to action.
Numbers are limited so register ASAP!

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Melbourne

Lessons from the Frontline

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 26/03/2013 - 10:20am

Date and Time:

Thu, 11/04/2013 -

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Location:

Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne

Contact Name:

Holly Hammond

Contact Phone:

0421 508 446

Contact Email:

holly@plantowin.net.au

Website:

http://plantowin.net.au/2013/03/april-mcn/

Nicola Paris will share stories and campaign lessons from six months in Broome supporting community resistance to the proposed gas hub.   Find out what a small town fighting some of the biggest multinationals in the world can teach you about campaigning, grassroots organising, and creative nonviolent direct action.
This is a Melbourne Campaigner’s Network event.

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Melbourne

The Stringer weekly newsletter - March 23

Submitted by Gerry Georgatos on Sun, 24/03/2013 - 7:05pm

The Stringer went live February 20. Some of our stories from the last week include:

Rising Renters Stress – 2/3rds of Australian live in rent

March 23, 2013

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) ‘rental stress’ is a term often used to describe households at risk of experiencing difficulty meeting their rental costs. High levels of rental stress mean that affordability may be low and, as a result, those households experiencing rental stress may be less able to rent housing that meets their basic needs.

The Stringer weekly newsletter - March 16

Submitted by Gerry Georgatos on Sun, 24/03/2013 - 6:58pm

The Stringer went live February 20. Some of our stories from the last week include:

Quality of life for Australians 2nd only to Norway, but for Aboriginal peoples 122nd

March 16th, 2013

Once again the United Nations has ranked Australia second behind Norway in its annual Human Development Index – for public health, social wealth, education, even happiness. But if Aboriginal peoples go stand-alone they would not be part of that 2nd rating – they would be 122nd.

WGAR News: Aboriginal Community Controlled Health vital to closing the gap: NACCHO

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Sun, 24/03/2013 - 4:55pm

Newsletter date: 25 March 2013

Contents:

* NACCHO: Aboriginal Community Controlled Health vital to closing the gap

* Mary Micallef, For the ISJA Melbourne Team: What’s the cost of imprisonment?
* Alison Thorne, ISJA Melbourne: Launch of John Pat 30
* National Day of Action to Stop Aboriginal deaths in custody! Remember John Pat
* Background to Aboriginal imprisonment and Deaths in Custody

* CAAMA: Walpiri lawman talks about saving his culture!

* NITV News: Indigenous women gather at UN to stop domestic violence

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