aboriginal

Canberra events: Insurgence Exhibition + Murray Darling Rivers + First Australians: Resistance

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Wed, 27/11/2013 - 8:23pm

Canberra Aboriginal rights events for your diary

WGAR events postings for each State and Territory: http://indymedia.org.au/2013/01/03/about-wgar-news-wgar-events-postings

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Event: Now Open [as of 27 Nov 13]: Parkes, Canberra, ACT
Insurgence
Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
"The Insurgence exhibition explores art, with all its
revolutionary potential, deployed as a platform for politics."
"The museum welcomes all voices in the House-
Insurgence is the voice of proppaNOW. Insurgence builds on

Geography: 
ACT
Canberra
Keywords: 
indigenous
human rights
aboriginal
Canberra Aboriginal rights events for your diary

WGAR News: Gathering of Nations: Sovereign Union Communique of 24 November 2013

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Tue, 26/11/2013 - 11:34am

Newsletter date: 26 November 2013

Contents:

* Sovereign Union: Sovereign Union Communique of 24 November 2013
* Ghillar (Michael Anderson), Sovereign Union: Sovereign Union and Our Political Future
* Callum Clayton-Dixon, Tracker: Sovereignty: not a radical concept
* Background to the Aboriginal sovereignty movement

* Michael Mansell, The Guardian: An Indigenous female prime minister? Fairer representation would be a start
* Michael Mansell, Tasmanian Times: Mansell welcomes Bill Shorten's call for Aboriginal quotas - and suggests alternative idea

Geography: 
ACT
Canberra
Australia
Northern Territory
Sydney
Tasmania
Keywords: 
indigenous
human rights
Australia
solidarity
aboriginal
Michael Anderson
Gerry Georgatos
Aboriginal sovereignty movement
Sovereign Union
Nova Peris
Tiga Bayles
Michael Mansell
Callum Clayton-Dixon
The Stringer
The Guardian
Tracker
Henry Reynolds
Rosalie Kunoth-Monks
Bill Shorten
Sovereign Union National Meeting - Canberra 2013
Gathering of Nations
Gathering of Nations - Canberra 2013
Ghillar Michael Anderson
Pangarte Rosalie Kunoth-Monks
Pangarte Rosalie Kunoth-Monks and Ghillar Michael Anderson - Joint head spokespersons for the Sovereign Union
Bill Gammage
Sovereignty - not a radical concept
Tasmanian Times
An Indigenous female prime minister
Mansell welcomes Bill Shorten's call for Aboriginal quotas - and suggests alternative idea
Senator Nova Peris' maiden speech

WGAR News: Indigenous legal aid cuts must not go ahead: Greens Senators Rachel Siewert & Penny Wright

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Sun, 24/11/2013 - 2:48pm

Newsletter date: 25 November 2013

Contents:

* Greens Senators Rachel Siewert & Penny Wright: Indigenous legal aid cuts must not go ahead
* Amy McQuire, Tracker: Come clean on Indigenous legal aid cuts: Greens
* Brooke Boney, NITV News: Nova Peris questions Indigenous legal aid cuts
* WGAR News: Coalition's proposed cuts 'a heartless decision' says ALSWA: Aboriginal Legal Service WA (9 Sep 13)
* Background to Justice Reinvestment, Aboriginal imprisonment and Aboriginal Deaths in Custody

* Amy McQuire, Tracker: White justice crippling a community

Geography: 
ACT
New South Wales
Australia
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
Keywords: 
protest
indigenous
human rights
Australia
solidarity
aboriginal
alcohol
NT
Gerry Georgatos
Aboriginal imprisonment
ALSWA
Nova Peris
Amy McQuire
NAAJA
The Stringer
Greens Senator Rachel Siewert
NITV News
Rachel Siewert
Tracker
SBS Radionews
Greens Senator Penny Wright
Brooke Boney
NT Alcohol Mandatory Treatment Bill
Penny Wright
NAAJA - North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency
North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency
Greens Senators Rachel Siewert and Penny Wright
Indigenous legal aid cuts
Amy McQuire - Editor of Tracker
Aboriginal Legal Service WA
Bowraville
Matt Deans
Coffs Coast Advocate
Geraldton rally
Andrea Nierhoff
NT alcohol control plans
Yamatji deaths

WGAR News: Interview - John Pilger exposes Australia's shocking secret in Utopia: Australian Times

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Sat, 23/11/2013 - 10:13am

Newsletter date: 24 November 2013

Contents:

* Paddy Gibson, Socialist Worker: Utopia: The brutal theft of a continent goes on in Australia
* Australian Times: Interview - John Pilger exposes Australia's shocking secret in Utopia
* Niall Mulholland, from The Socialist: An interview with the maker of Utopia, John Pilger
* The Stringer: John Pilger - 'Utopia' - launches in Australia in January
* JohnPilger.com : "Utopia will be launched in Australia in January"
* JohnPilger.com : Utopia reviews
* Background to the Northern Territory (NT) Intervention

Geography: 
Northern Territory
Western Australia
Keywords: 
protest
NT intervention
indigenous
human rights
Australia
racism
solidarity
aboriginal
Northern Territory Intervention
Racial Discrimination Act
John Pilger
Tony Abbott
Gerry Georgatos
Attorney-General
The Stringer
NITV News
Paddy Gibson
Utopia
SBS Radionews
Green Left
Canberra Times
Brooke Boney
Racial Discrimination laws
Socialist Worker
Australian Times - Interview - John Pilger exposes Australia's shocking secret in Utopia
Utopia reviews
Utopia will be launched in Australia in January 2014
Angus McAllen
How to fight racism in Australia
Kristina Kukolja
Jonathan Swan
Indigenous ethnic groups unite against law changes
race hate
Paddy Gibson - Utopia - The brutal theft of a continent goes on in Australia
Niall Mulholland
Niall Mulholland - from The Socialist - An interview with the maker of Utopia John Pilger

WGAR News: 'Close the Gap' - failed: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Fri, 22/11/2013 - 12:57pm

Newsletter date: 23 November 2013

Contents:

* Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: 'Close the Gap' - failed
* The Wire: Slowly, closing the gap [Featuring Jack Bulman and Associate Professor Gracelyn Smallwood]
* Greens Senator Rachel Siewert: Policy change needed to close the gap
* SNAICC News: COAG report - Lessons for federal reform
* NACCHO AGM Perth 2013 health news: Aboriginal life expectancy increases to Close the Gap
* ABC The World Today: Positive news from efforts to 'close the gap'

Geography: 
Australia
Keywords: 
indigenous
human rights
Australia
aboriginal
Close the Gap
Gerry Georgatos
Aboriginal Health
Closing the Gap
SNAICC
NACCHO
The Stringer
SNAICC News
Greens Senator Rachel Siewert
Aboriginal people
Rachel Siewert
Melissa Sweet
Croakey - the Crikey health blog
Gracelyn Smallwood
Jack Bulman
Associate Professor Gracelyn Smallwood
COAG report
Aboriginal life expectancy
Australia's first Aboriginal Health Newspaper
Aboriginal medical students
racist
Nour Azhar

Victoria events: Indigenous Use of Fire forum + Beautiful One Day + After the Intervention webinar

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Tue, 19/11/2013 - 1:35pm

Melbourne and Victoria Aboriginal rights events for your diary

WGAR events postings for each State and Territory: http://indymedia.org.au/2013/01/03/about-wgar-news-wgar-events-postings

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Event: Wed 20 November 2013: Wodonga, Vic (Near border with NSW)
Indigenous Use of Fire forum
"This is a rare opportunity to learn about how fire was
used by the first Australians to shape the environment
and how Traditional Knowledge could be applied to
current management practices. Forum speakers include

Geography: 
Albury
New South Wales
Melbourne
Victoria
Keywords: 
indigenous
aboriginal
Melbourne and Victoria Aboriginal rights events for your diary

NT Events: After the Intervention webinar + Don't frack the territory: film screening & discussion

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Tue, 19/11/2013 - 1:24pm

Northern Territory Aboriginal rights events for your diary

WGAR events postings for each State and Territory: http://indymedia.org.au/2013/01/03/about-wgar-news-wgar-events-postings

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Event: Thu 21 November 2013: Webinar & Melbourne CBD, Vic
Child Family Community Australia (CFCA) are hosting a webinar on 21 November 2013
After the Intervention:
The ongoing challenge of ensuring the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children in the NT
"Following a brief review of the circumstances leading up to and

Geography: 
Darwin
Northern Territory
Keywords: 
indigenous
human rights
aboriginal
Northern Territory Aboriginal rights events for your diary

Canberra events: Insurgence exhibit + On Country: Connect, Work, Celebrate + Sovereign Union Meeting

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Tue, 19/11/2013 - 1:16pm

Canberra Aboriginal rights events for your diary

WGAR events postings for each State and Territory: http://indymedia.org.au/2013/01/03/about-wgar-news-wgar-events-postings

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Event: Now Open [as of 19 Nov 13]: Parkes, Canberra, ACT
Insurgence
Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
"The Insurgence exhibition explores art, with all its
revolutionary potential, deployed as a platform for politics."
"The museum welcomes all voices in the House-
Insurgence is the voice of proppaNOW. Insurgence builds on

Geography: 
ACT
Canberra
Keywords: 
indigenous
aboriginal
Canberra Aboriginal rights events for your diary

NSW Events: Indigenous Use of Fire forum + Discussion: Mining, Land, Community

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Tue, 19/11/2013 - 1:06pm

Sydney and NSW Aboriginal rights events for your diary

WGAR events postings for each State and Territory: http://indymedia.org.au/2013/01/03/about-wgar-news-wgar-events-postings

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Event: Wed 20 November 2013: Wodonga, Vic (Near border with NSW)
Indigenous Use of Fire forum
"This is a rare opportunity to learn about how fire was
used by the first Australians to shape the environment
and how Traditional Knowledge could be applied to
current management practices. Forum speakers include

Geography: 
Albury
New South Wales
Sydney
Wollongong
Keywords: 
indigenous
aboriginal
Sydney and NSW Aboriginal rights events for your diary

WGAR News: Law Boss Joseph Roe and Premier Colin Barnett at odds over Walmadany: The Stringer

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Tue, 19/11/2013 - 9:55am

Newsletter date: 20 November 2013

Contents:

* Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Law Boss Joseph Roe and Premier Colin Barnett at odds over Walmadany
* Goolarabooloo: Looking after Country! We are the Goolarabooloo people
* Rick Wilkinson, Oil & Gas Journal: James Price Point site to serve as potential offshore supply base
* WA today: WA completes Kimberley gas purchase
* The West Australian: Land secured for Broome gas precinct
* Background to the Walmadan Tent Embassy, James Price Point, north of Broome, Kimberley Region, WA

Geography: 
New South Wales
Northern Territory
South Australia
Western Australia
Keywords: 
protest
indigenous
human rights
environment
Australia
solidarity
aboriginal
Gerry Georgatos
James Price Point
WA
Walmadan Tent Embassy
Kimberley Region
Goolarabooloo
north of Broome
Amy McQuire
Walmadany
The Stringer
Tracker
Green Left
WA Premier Colin Barnett
Goolarabooloo - Looking after Country
Joseph Roe
Law Boss Joseph Roe
Colin Barnett
Rick Wilkinson
James Price Point site to serve as potential offshore supply base
Karpanys win native title fishing rights in High Court
High Court upholds native title fishing right
Don't take our lands - Yami Lester
Yami Lester
Josie Evans
Ranger uranium mine
Aboriginal heritage under attack from mining