Canberra Aboriginal rights events for your diary
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Event: Mon 5 August to Sat 7 September 2013: Canberra City, ACT
Multi media exhibition:
I Do Have a Belief II: Kevin Gilbert, 1933 - 1993
Civic Library, Civic Square, London Circuit, Canberra City
"A rare opportunity to view the broad talent of
20th-century Wiradjuri activist, artist, poet,
playwright and printmaker, Kevin Gilbert."
"View original manuscripts, galleys, photo mural,
website, videos, linocut prints, posters and e-books
- spreading the message about Aboriginal sovereignty,
using every platform available."
"I do have a belief in the future. It’s not hope.
I believe in this country because there is a spirit
in this country that nurtures life, that nurtures the
land, that nurtures the humanity in it..." Kevin Gilbert
A special lunchtime event will be held on Friday 9 August 2013
for International Day for the World’s Indigenous People.
Canberra 100 - Indigenous Focus: http://www.canberra100.com.au/programs/indigenous-focus/
Civic Library hours: http://www.library.act.gov.au/how_to_use_the_library/library_locations_a...
Event details: [scroll down page] http://www.eventbrite.com/event/7388895385/SRCH
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Event: Fri 9 August 2013: Canberra City, ACT
Literary works by Kevin Gilbert
I Do Have a Belief II: Special lunchtime event
International Day for the World’s Indigenous People
"An informal celebration of Kevin Gilbert's 80th year and of the
International Day for the World's Indigenous People.
Members of Kevin Gilbert's family will ... read from his work."
Civic Library, Civic Square, London Circuit, Canberra City
Event details: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/7388895385/SRCH
Event details: http://indymedia.org.au/i-do-have-a-belief-ii-international-day-for-the-...
Event: Fri 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: 29 June to 24 (or 25?) August 2013: Various venues around Canberra, ACT
Windsongs & Waterlines - Where is, what is Wreck Bay?
"The Wreck Bay Community is the only Aboriginal Community
reserve in the ACT and is a closed community.
This exhibition will enable the wider public a rare
opportunity to visit and better understand Wreck Bay’s story.
For traditional owners this exhibition is an opportunity to
speak about culture and country and how as a community
Wreck Bay has culturally survived the past 100 years."
Event details: http://www.canberra100.com.au/calendar/view/393/windsongs-and-waterlines...
Event details: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uXNmYX82ho&feature=youtu.be
Event details: [scroll down page] http://antaract.wordpress.com/events/
Event details: [scroll down page] http://groups.yahoo.com/group/actindnetwork/message/20973
Event details: [scroll down page] http://groups.yahoo.com/group/actindnetwork/message/20972
Event details: [scroll down page] http://www.museumsandgalleries.act.gov.au/cmag/exhibitions.html
Event details: [scroll down page] http://www.tuggeranongarts.com/g_2011exhibitions.html
Event details: [scroll down page] http://antaract.wordpress.com/2013/06/24/antar-act-bulletin-june-2013/
Event: Ongoing until 14 September 2013: Canberra, ACT
Bipotaim: Stories from the Torres Strait
"Bipotaim: Stories from the Torres Strait is an exhibition
of striking photographs, stories and objects about the
lives, culture and identity of Torres Strait Islanders."
"People from islands across Australia's northern frontier
are depicted in David Callow's portraits. They compare
current and traditional ways and practices and reflect on
changes that have occurred in the Torres Strait during
their lives."
National Museum of Australia
Event details: http://www.nma.gov.au/exhibitions/bipotaim/home
Event details: [scroll down page] http://antaract.wordpress.com/events/
Event summary: [scroll down page] http://antaract.wordpress.com/2013/06/24/antar-act-bulletin-june-2013/
Event: Ongoing: Canberra, ACT
Exhibition now showing:
First Australians - Resistance
"The lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples were profoundly changed by the arrival
of British colonists in 1788. Lives were lost
and land taken as the colonisers attempted to
impose new social, economic and religious
orders. ... "
"Indigenous people responded in a variety of ways.
Some fought back with weapons. Others
developed different strategies to survive this
new and hostile presence."
"Here we present four of these stories."
National Museum of Australia
Event details: http://www.nma.gov.au/exhibitions/first_australians/resistance
See also:
ANTaR ACT Events
Coming Events - put them in your diary now!
http://antaract.wordpress.com/events/
Canberra 100 - Indigenous Focus
Celebrate Canberra's 100th Birthday in 2013
Upcoming Events
http://www.canberra100.com.au/programs/indigenous-focus/
Winter and spring calendar of events
Centenary of Canberra celebrates first Australians
[scroll down page of attachment] http://groups.yahoo.com/group/actindnetwork/message/20964
Current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Exhibitions - July-August in Canberra
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/actindnetwork/message/20973
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