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WA events: Walkatjurra Walkabout: Yeelirrie-Leonora + Lurujarri Dreaming Trail: Dampier Peninsula

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Western Australia Aboriginal rights events for your diary

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Event: 4 until 29 May 2013: Yeelirrie to Leonora, WA
Walkatjurra Walkabout - Yeelirrie to Leonora
"The walk will continue to be a celebration of
Wangkatja country, a testament to the strength
of the community who have fought to stop
uranium mining at Yeelirrie for over forty years,
and a chance to come together and continue
to share our commitment to a sustainable
future without nuclear. It is a chance to
reconnect with the land, and to revive the

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Western Australia Aboriginal rights events for your diary

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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Canberra events: Kevin Gilbert Retrospective + Manuwangku: Under the Nuclear Cloud + CAEPR Seminars

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WGAR News: Mary Graham calls for Sovereignty national discussion: The Stringer

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Wed, 27/03/2013 - 4:53pm

Newsletter date: 28 March 2013

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* The Stringer: Mary Graham calls for Sovereignty national discussion
* NIRS: No consultation on SA recognition: Lawman
* NIRS: Call for restructure of National Congress
* Background to the Aboriginal sovereignty movement

* The Stringer: Mission Australia joins in the call to do something about the Kimberley's homeless
* NIRS: NT Shelter want more money for homeless

* CAAMA: Traditional Healers of Central Australia: Ngangkari
* NIRS: Cultural involvement to improve mental health

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Aboriginal sovereignty

call for Sovereignty national discussion

Kimberley's homeless

Traditional Healers

Cultural involvement

community-controlled health

social determinants of health

Indigenous independence

Royal Commission into child sexual abuse

Aboriginal childcare agencies

NIRS - No consultation on SA recognition - Lawman

NIRS - Call for restructure of National Congress

The Stringer - Mission Australia joins in the call to do something about the Kimberley's homeless

CAAMA - Traditional Healers of Central Australia - Ngangkari

Theresa Petray - The Conversation - Funding cuts threaten Indigenous independence in Queensland

SNAICC News - Guide now available to help give statements to The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse

SBS Radionews Audio - Living Black looks at forced adoptions

WGAR News: "Brisbane Blacks Monthly - Bringing the fight to you" Online Magazine

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Mon, 25/03/2013 - 3:04pm

Newsletter date: 26 March 2013

Contents:

* "Brisbane Blacks Monthly - Bringing the fight to you" Online Magazine
* Wayne "Coco" Wharton, Brisbane Blacks Monthly: Understanding The Recognition Bill
* Callum Clayton-Dixon, Brisbane Blacks Monthly: Government ignores 'Elephant in the Room'
* Workers Bush Telegraph: Corroboree marks first anniversary of the Brisbane Aboriginal Sovereign Embassy
* NIRS: Brisbane Embassy celebrates one year
* Background to the Brisbane Aboriginal Sovereign Embassy, Musgrave Park, South Brisbane, Qld
* Background to the Aboriginal sovereignty movement

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Aboriginal Tent Embassy

Aboriginal sovereignty movement

Brisbane Aboriginal Sovereign Embassy

Musgrave Park

South Brisbane

SA Constitution

Portland Aboriginal Tent Embassy

Market Square

Portland

Brisbane Blacks Monthly

Indigenous Recognition Bill

Wayne Coco Wharton

Callum Clayton-Dixon

Corroboree

anniversary of the Brisbane Embassy

Reconciliation

Wayne Coco Wharton - Brisbane Blacks Monthly - Understanding The Recognition Bill

Callum Clayton-Dixon - Brisbane Blacks Monthly - Government ignores Elephant in the Room

Workers Bush Telegraph - Corroboree marks first anniversary of the Brisbane Aboriginal Sovereign Embassy

The Standard - Council's hands tied over Aboriginal tent embassy

SBS Radionews Audio - Indigenous recognition in SA constitution

The West - Man arrested during parliamentary debate - ABC

Nicola Butler - The Stringer - Reconciliation should be the name of the game

NIRS - Brisbane Embassy celebrates one year

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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National Day of Action

Aboriginal deaths in custody

Aboriginal imprisonment

Monsoonal Vine Thicket

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

CAAMA - Walpiri lawman talks about saving his culture

NITV News - Indigenous women gather at UN to stop domestic violence

NITV News - Quitline not a political football says Calma

Hands off Country - Woodside planning drilling in Endangered Ecological Community Monsoonal Vine Thicket

Greens' Show Points to Gas Hub Rejection - Media Release

WGAR News: Protest against NT Intervention and income management: STICS Media Release

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Sat, 23/03/2013 - 4:26pm

Newsletter date: 24 March 2013

Contents:

* STICS: Protest against NT Intervention and income management on UN Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination
* NITV's coverage of STICS Sydney protest
* NIRS: Sydney rally calls to end racism
* Pip Hinman, Green Left: 'No harmony in income management', say protesters
* Background to 'Stronger Futures' new NT Intervention laws
* Background to the Northern Territory (NT) Intervention

* Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Yolnu youth should not be finishing up in prison says Richard Trudgen

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Northern Territory Intervention

Close the Gap

Aboriginal imprisonment

Stronger Futures

Indigenous health

Indigenous mental health

Closing the Gap

forced adoptions apology

Government funding

National Close the Gap Day

COAG

Stolen Wages compensation

STICS - Protest against NT Intervention and income management on UN Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination

NIRS - Sydney rally calls to end racism

Gerry Georgatos - The Stringer - Yolnu youth should not be finishing up in prison says Richard Trudgen

Diane Fieldes - Socialist Alternative - Aboriginal people fight for justice

NITV News - Indigenous Australians welcome forced adoptions apology

SBS Radionews Audio - Call for action on Indigenous mental health

SBS Radionews Audio - Queensland health workers say cuts fail Gap commitment

ABC AM Audio - Preventable death rates too high in remote communities

WGAR News: Tracker: Dept hampered native title inquiry: report

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Sat, 23/03/2013 - 1:34pm

Newsletter date: 23 March 2013

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* Tracker: Dept hampered native title inquiry: report
* Let's Talk's Tiga Bayles interviews Professor Jon Altman re Native Title Act Proposed Amendments
* NITV News: Native Title changes reverse burden of proof to government
* Greens Senator Rachel Siewert: Onus of proof reversal is essential to native title reform
* Background to Mabo and Native Title

* CAAMA: Cross Cultural Program Acknowledges Aboriginal Law

* The Wilderness Society: WildCountry and Aboriginal Australia

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