Sydney and NSW Aboriginal rights events for your diary
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Event: Sat 22 June 2013: Bankstown, Sydney, NSW
Protest marking 6 years of the NT Intervention
* Repeal "Stronger Futures / Stolen Futures" Legislation!
* Stop Income Management - not in NT - not in Bankstown - not anywhere!
* Reinvest in community controlled services and jobs!
"In Sydney, a rally marking the six year anniversary
of the NT Intervention will be held in Bankstown in June."
"June 21 will mark six years since John Howard announced
the NT Intervention and sent the military into Aboriginal
communities. This was one of the most shameful days in
the history of Australia's brutal and racist treatment of
Aboriginal people and has set the struggle for Aboriginal
rights back many decades."
Speakers:
- Kylie Sambo, NT youth leader living on income management
- Maree O'Halloran, Welfare Rights Center
- Gary Moore, CEO of Homelessness NSW
- Robin Croon, Public Service Association
- Wafa Ibrahim, Child, youth and family support officer, Arab Council Australia
Flyer: http://stoptheintervention.org/uploads/files_to_download/Past%20Events/2...
Flyer: http://psa.asn.au/marking-six-years-of-the-nt-intervention-rally-in-bank...
Poster: http://stoptheintervention.org/uploads/files_to_download/Past%20Events/2...
Event details: http://www.respectandlisten.org/
Event details: http://stoptheintervention.org/
Event details: http://indymedia.org.au/marking-6-years-of-the-nt-intervention-0
Event summary and Media Release: http://indymedia.org.au/2013/06/19/young-nt-leader-living-on-income-mana...
Event summary and Article: [scroll down page to end] http://www.solidarity.net.au/55/income-management-expansion-in-effort-to...
Article: http://concernedaustralians.com.au/
Article: http://www.solidarity.net.au/57/six-years-of-shame-aboriginal-assimilati...
WGAR Background to the Northern Territory (NT) Intervention: http://indymedia.org.au/2012/04/22/background-to-the-northern-territory-...
WGAR Background to 'Stronger Futures' new NT Intervention laws: http://indymedia.org.au/2012/04/22/background-to-stronger-futures-new-nt...
Event: 7 to 22 June 2013: Sydney, NSW
Blak by Bangarra Dance Theatre
"Bangarra Dance Theatre breaks the silence
with its emotionally powerful, physically dynamic
production Blak. The brand new work explodes
with stories about a contemporary clan and the
collision of two worlds."
Organisation: Bangarra Dance Theatre
Venue: Sydney Opera House
Event details: http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/whatson/blak.aspx
Event details: http://www.theblackbook.com.au/whatson_detail.asp?id=1035&si=0&mi=6&yi=2013
Event details: http://www.theblackbook.com.au/whatson_detail.asp?id=996&si=0&mi=6&yi=2013
Event: 25 to 27 June 2013: Kariong, NSW
Dance: 'Breaking Ground' - mid year show
"The 2013 NAISDA mid year show is called 'Breaking Ground'
in acknowledgement of this year’s NAIDOC theme,
celebrating the 50th anniversary of the presentation of the
Yirrkala Bark petitions to the Federal Parliament."
Organisation: NAISDA
Venue: NAISDA Dance College
Event details: http://www.theblackbook.com.au/whatson_detail.asp?id=1028&si=0&mi=6&yi=2013
Event: 27 June - 1 August 2013: Eveleigh, Sydney, NSW
Koori Radio 93.7FM and Carriageworks present:
LIVE AND DEADLY
20 years of the Gadigal Information Service
"For 20 years Gadigal Information Service
(incorporating Koori Radio 93.7FM) has been
broadcasting the news and views of Aboriginal
Australia from its home in Redfern. From Keating’s
Redfern Speech to The Apology; from the Redfern
riots to Mabo’s victory and the ongoing life of
The Block, all the iconic moments have been
captured from the streets. Black voices and song,
continue to ring out across Australia. Join Gadigal
Information Service and Carriageworks as we
celebrate 20 years of this ground breaking community
organisation in an exhibition that combines personal
archives, film works, radio recordings and photography."
Event details: http://www.carriageworks.com.au/?page=Event&event=LIVE-AND-DEADLY
Event: 17 May - 28 June 2013: The Rocks, central Sydney, NSW
Ngarraanga nginundi Yuludara:
Remember your Dreaming
Head on Photo Festival 2013
The Rocks Discovery Museum
"An exhibition by emerging photographer Kaleesha Morris,
Ngarraanga nginundi Yuludara Remember your Dreaming
illustrates the intimate connections Aboriginal people,
particularly the young, retain with their sense of Aboriginality
and Country. ... A proud Gumbaynggirr and Kulkagal
(Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) woman from
Grafton, New South Wales, Morris is passionate about
the empowerment and culture of her people."
Flyer: http://indymedia.org.au/files/2013-05-15_224639.jpg
Event details: http://www.therocks.com/sydney-Things_To_Do-Head_on_Photo_Festival_2013.htm
Event details: http://indymedia.org.au/ngarraanga-nginundi-yuludara-remember-your-dream...
Event details: http://www.theblackbook.com.au/whatson_detail.asp?id=1031&si=0&mi=6&yi=2013
Event: Fri 10 May - Sun 30 June 2013: Redfern, Sydney, NSW
Visions in Black & White: images from Indigenous Australia
Photographer: Barbara McGrady
"Barbara is a Gamilario/Murri woman has been photographing
the social history of contemporary Aboriginal life for over
30 years. From Sports to politics, her vision is a unique
perspective from within a community empowering her
subjects by this virtue alone."
Event details: http://headon.com.au/event/visions-black-white-images-indigenous-australia
SBS Video: http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1765800/Exhibition-sheds-light-on-Ind...
Review: http://www.greenleft.org.au/node/54254
Event: Tue 2 July 2013: Chippendale, Sydney, NSW
'Homelands' - Free Film Screening
with Special Guest Speaker - Angela Bates, NITV's Current Affairs journalist
at Amnesty International's Action Centre, Sydney
'Homelands' - produced by Angela Bates, NITV
"Redfern Amnesty Action Group welcomes you to
a special night of 'Homelands' Films, with guest speaker
Angela Bates: current affairs journalist for NITV and
producer of the Homelands documentary."
"We will be screening NITV documentary Homelands and
CSIRO documentary Aboriginal Water Values and
Management in Northern Australia."
Organised by the Redfern Group: http://www.amnesty.org.au/nsw/group/21121/
Poster: http://www.respectandlisten.org/uploads/downloads/NT_Intervention/AIA-Ho...
Event details: http://www.respectandlisten.org/#AI_homeland_screening
Event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/621236021228206/
About 'Homelands' Film: http://www.nitv.org.au/fx-program.cfm?pid=185A4854-AD63-F9CF-49B422463E3...
Event: 7 to 14 July 2013: various locations in Australia
2013 National NAIDOC Week
The theme for NAIDOC Week 2013 is:
We value the vision: Yirrkala Bark Petitions 1963
"We value the foresight, strength and determination of the
Yolngu people whose Bark Petitions set into motion a
long process of legislative and constitutional reforms
for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people."
The focus city for National NAIDOC celebrations is Perth
Event details: http://www.naidoc.org.au/
Event details: http://www.naidoc.org.au/celebrating-naidoc-week/2013-national-naidoc-we...
Event details: Local NAIDOC Events Calendar: http://www.naidoc.org.au/naidoc-events/calendar/
Event: 7 July 2013: The Rocks, Sydney, NSW
NAIDOC Week 2013 Film Screenings
Museum of Contemporary Art MCA
"See stories from Yirrkala come to life in this lunchtime
screening series of films by Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander filmmakers."
Event details: http://www.mca.com.au/events/naidoc-week-2013-film-screenings/6635/
Event: 11 July 2013: The Rocks, Sydney, NSW
NAIDOC Week 2013 Panel Discussion
Museum of Contemporary Art MCA
"Join us at the MCA for the key event of our
NAIDOC Week program. This important panel
discussion celebrates the 50th anniversary of the
Yirrkala bark petitions, highlighting the achievements
and important history of this event and recognising
the work of its Aboriginal trailblazers."
Featuring:
* Wanyubi Marika
* Aden Ridgeway
* Djon Mundine
Event details: http://www.mca.com.au/events/naidoc-week-panel-discussion-2013/6626/
31 May to 31 July 2013: North Sydney, NSW
Guringai Festival
"Founded in 2001, the Guringai Festival aims to raise awareness
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the
Northern Sydney region. The festival usually starts on Sorry
Day 26 May and goes through to the end of NAIDOC Week,
the second week in July each year."
"The festival involves 11 Councils and numerous reconciliation
and community groups. Events include workshops, art
exhibitions, performances, films and talks."
Event details: http://www.guringaifestival.com.au/GuringaiBooklet2013_9April%20LR.pdf
Event: 8 August 2013: The Rocks, Sydney, NSW
UN International Day of the World's Indigenous People 2013
Museum of Contemporary Art MCA Galleries
"Join us to celebrate the United Nations (UN)
International Day of the Worlds Indigenous People.
Hear spoken word performance in the MCA Galleries
by Aboriginal performer Gumaroy and others,
followed by a panel discussion highlighting the importance
of this day through the unique perspectives of
Aboriginal Australia."
Event details: http://www.mca.com.au/events/un-discussion-performance-2013/6630/
Event: 9 August 2013: various locations internationally
International Day of the World's Indigenous People
International Decade of the World's Indigenous Peoples 2005 - 2015
"The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of the World's
Indigenous People is observed on August 9 each year to
promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous
population. This event also recognizes the achievements
and contributions that indigenous people make to
improve world issues such as environmental protection."
Event details: http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/un/international-day-indigenous-people
Event details: [scroll down page] http://australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/indigenous-peop...
Event details: http://www.un.org/en/events/
Event: 6 May - 25 August 2013: Sydney, NSW
Exhibition: Black on White: Belinda Mason
"The project began as Yolngu on Balanda (central Arnhem
Land language group) back in 2008 when Djammarr Djordila
and photographer Belinda Mason travelled to remote
communities in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, at the
first anniversary of the Australian Government’s Intervention
Policy, to hear community reactions and ask them to
record a visual record of their opinion."
Presented in association with Head On Photo Festival
Event details: http://headon.com.au/event/black-white
Event details: http://www.theblackbook.com.au/whatson_detail.asp?id=1047&si=0&mi=6&yi=2013
Event: 17 October 2013: University of Sydney, NSW
Dr Charles Perkins AO Annual Memorial Oration
Guest Speaker - Shane Phillips - CEO - Tribal Warrior Association
Topic - Youth in our community
"The University [of Sydney], in consultation with the Koori Centre,
believed it would be fitting to name the Oration in honour of the
University’s first Indigenous graduate, Dr Charles Perkins AO.
The Dr Charles Perkins AO Annual Memorial Oration was
established with the full support of the Perkins family and in
acknowledgement of Dr Perkins’ tireless dedication to
human rights and social justice for Indigenous Australians."
"Prior to Shane's appointment as Chief Executive Officer of
the Tribal Warrior Association, his career included roles
working with young people in child protection, juvenile justice
and the law, including working with the Royal Commission
into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody as a community liaison
officer under the Honourable Justice Hal Wooten. ... "
Event details: http://whatson.sydney.edu.au/events/published/annual-dr-charles-perkins-...
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