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: every first and third Monday of the month: Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW
STICS (Stop the Intervention Collective Sydney) campaign and planning meetings
Venue: Federation Conference Centre, Surry Hills
"STICS (Stop the Intervention Collective Sydney) is an open
collective of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people committed
to the repeal of the NT Intervention and the struggle for
Aboriginal self-determination."
"We meet every first and third Monday of the month to discuss
the campaign and plan for actions and awareness-raising."
Event details: http://stoptheintervention.org/
Updated Events: 2, 28 June 2014:
Various locations around Australia including:
Swinburne University Vic, Ryde NSW
John Pilger's documentary film, 'Utopia'
"When I began filming this secret Australia 30 years ago,
a global campaign was under way to end apartheid in South Africa.
Having reported from South Africa, I was struck by the similarity
of white supremacy and the compliance and defensiveness of
liberals. Yet no international opprobrium, no boycotts, disturbed
the surface of "lucky" Australia." John Pilger, Guardian
All screenings of 'Utopia': http://utopiajohnpilger.co.uk/showings
Event details: http://utopiajohnpilger.co.uk/
Event details: http://johnpilger.com/
'Utopia' film reviews: http://utopiajohnpilger.co.uk/reviews & http://www.respectandlisten.org/miscellaneous/docos/utopia.html#Utopia-R... & http://johnpilger.com/articles/utopia-reviews
Respect and Listen Background to 'Utopia' film: http://www.respectandlisten.org/miscellaneous/docos/utopia.html
WGAR Background to 'Utopia' film: http://indymedia.org.au/2014/01/15/background-to-utopia-john-pilgers-doc...
Event: Tue 3 - Wed 4 June 2014: Sydney, NSW
Recognising and Responding to Dementia in Indigenous Communities
Presented by Dr Melissa Lindeman & Kylie Stothers
Venue: Tuscan Room, SMC Conference & Function Centre
"A two day workshop that will give you the skills you need
to provide quality dementia care and support to
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with
dementia, their families and community."
Event summary: [scroll down page] http://www.dtsc.com.au/category/national/national-events/
Event details: https://register.eventarc.com/23144/recognising-and-responding-to-dement...
Event: Tue 3 - Wed 4 June 2014: Wollongong, NSW
'Recognising and Responding to Dementia in Indigenous Communities' Workshop
Venue: Dementia Training Study Centres, University of Wollongong
Event summary: http://iaha.com.au/calendar/recognising-and-responding-to-dementia-in-in...
Event: Wed 4 June 2014: Coffs Harbour, NSW
Living Your Rights: Declaration Dialogue Workshop
Australian Human Rights Commission
"The Workshops are an opportunity for you to build on
your own awareness and understanding of the
Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
as well as have your say about how the Decclaration
can be implemented in Australia."
Speakers include: Mick Gooda and Rivkah Nissim
Venue: Grace Roberts Memorial Hall
Event details: https://www.humanrights.gov.au/news/events/declaration-dialogues-coffs-h...
Event details: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/living-your-rights-declaration-dialogue-...
New Event: Sun 8 June 2014: East Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW
Sydney Film Festival: The Redfern Story
Director: Darlene Johnson
Country: Australia
Premiere Status: World Premiere
Venue: Dendy Opera Quays Cinema 2
"In the early '70s, Aboriginal political activism took
to the stage with the first all-Indigenous theatre
company, the National Black Theatre in inner-city
Redfern. Against the backdrop of street protests,
a group of actors and activists created a voice for their
community; the theatre became a social hub where
Indigenous identity could be explored. ... "
Event details: http://tix.sff.org.au/html/s_TheRedfernStory.htm
Sydney Film Festival Program: http://www.sff.org.au/public/films/program/
New Event: Thu 12 June 2014: Sydney, NSW
Sydney Film Festival: Black Panther Woman
Director: Rachel Perkins
Country: Australia
Premiere Status: World Premiere
Venue: Event Cinemas George Street 9
"In 1971, Marlene Cummins, a vivacious Indigenous teen,
was a member of Brisbane's short-lived chapter of the
Black Panthers, a global Black revolutionary movement.
Her first love was the group's founder, the deadly-eyed
and sharp-talking Dennis Walker. ... "
Event details: http://tix.sff.org.au/html/s_BlackPantherWoman.htm
Sydney Film Festival Program: http://www.sff.org.au/public/films/program/
Event: Sat 28 June 2014: Ryde, Sydney, NSW
'concerned Australians': In the Absence of Treaty Ryde (NSW) Book launch
Book presentation in conjunction with the screening of Utopia,
John Pilger’s film on Aboriginal Australia (entry free)
Venue: Ryde Library, Wallematta Room
This event is part of the Guringai Festival 2014
Organised by the Bennelong Reconciliation Group
Event details: http://www.concernedaustralians.com.au/#ITAT
Event details: http://www.concernedaustralians.com.au/ITAT_booklaunches.html#Ryde
Flyer: http://www.respectandlisten.org/uploads/downloads/Misc/Docos/Bennelong-U...
Respect and Listen Background to 'Utopia' film: http://www.respectandlisten.org/miscellaneous/docos/utopia.html
WGAR Background to 'Utopia' film: http://indymedia.org.au/2014/01/15/background-to-utopia-john-pilgers-doc...
Event: 5 - 13 July 2014: NSW
ACM Event: Aboriginal Spiritual Pilgrimage
"Come with the ACM to some of the most sacred sites in NSW,
'including Lake Mungo, Mt Grenville Cage, Muatwintji National
Park and Menindee. Guided by Dave Ella, this journey will
provide an opportunity to gain an insight into one of the
world's oldest living cultures."
Event details: http://www.aboriginal.sydneycatholic.org/index.php/events
Event details: http://acmsydney.wordpress.com/2014/05/13/join-us-on-the-aboriginal-spir...
Brochure: http://www.aboriginal.sydneycatholic.org/images/pdf/ACM_Pilgrimage_Broch...
Registration Form: http://www.aboriginal.sydneycatholic.org/images/pdf/Aboriginal_Spiritual...
Event: Thu 17 - Sat 19 July 2014: Sydney, NSW
Our story, our time, our future:
International Indigenous Pre-conference on HIV & AIDS
"This conference will bring Indigenous experts together from around
the world to network, transfer knowledge, and share best practices.
The theme of the conference is Our story, our time, our future.
The leaders of the International Indigenous Working Group on
HIV and AIDS (IIWGHA) and the Australian Aboriginal Organising
Committee (AAOC) will be working together to develop the
pre-conference ... "
Registration: 13 June 2014
Event details: http://www.iiwgha.org/whats-happening/international-indigenous-pre-confe...
Event details: http://www.indigenoushivaids2014.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=77941&
Event details: http://www.womensnetworkingzone.org/blog/2014-international-indigenous-p...
Event details: http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/conferences?cid=1625
Welcome to International Indigenous Working Group on HIV and AIDS: http://www.iiwgha.org/
Event: 16 October 2014: University of Sydney, NSW
Dr Charles Perkins AO 2014 Memorial Oration and Prize
Guest speaker to be confirmed
"In 2001, the University of Sydney, in collaboration with the
Koori Centre, launched the Dr Charles Perkins AO Annual
Memorial Oration. The establishment of the Oration began
as a recommendation of the Committee to Review Aboriginal
Education at the University of Sydney, of which Dr Perkins
was a member."
Event details: http://whatson.sydney.edu.au/events/published/charles-perkins-oration
See also these events:
Koori Centre - The University of Sydney: Other News and Events
[scroll down page] http://sydney.edu.au/koori/news/other.shtml
All screenings of 'Utopia'
http://utopiajohnpilger.co.uk/showings
Sovereign Union Community Gatherings
http://nationalunitygovernment.org/content/community-gatherings
SNAICC News and Events
http://www.snaicc.org.au/news-events/fx-list-articles.cfm?loadref=32
Australian Human Rights Commission Events
https://www.humanrights.gov.au/get-involved/events-list
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet - Conferences, workshops and events
http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/conferences
Creative Spirits: Aboriginal calendar
http://www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/history/aboriginal-cal...
"When you look at the events which are significant to
Aboriginal people you’ll notice that their recent history
is one of a fight for rights, land and recognition.
It is also a history of sadness, loss and denial."
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