WGAR News: Jennifer Kaeshagen & Gerry Georgatos speak out: Matargarup First Nations Refugee Camp: Moki Waahuu, NZ interview

Newsletter date: 11 May 2015

Contents:

* Audio Interviews:

Moki Waahuu's Podcast: Jennifer Kaeshagen of Stringer news

Moki Waahuu's Podcast: Dr Gerry Georgatos talks Matagarup and the Indigenous refugee camp

Moki Waahuu's Podcast: Sam Cook Aboriginal Activist from Kimberly WA

Moki Waahuu's Podcast: Kado Muir Indigenous Australian Leader

* Audio: Gerry Georgatos, NIRS: Elder 'traumatised' by Matargarup camp raid [Featuring Julie Dwyer]

* Updates: The Stringer, facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheStringerNews

* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Don't believe them; They will close Homelands - the only 'consultations' should be about equality

* Background: WGAR News: WA police dismantle tents at Heirisson Island Aboriginal protest: ABC NewsRadio's Tracey Holmes speaks to activist Gerry Georgatos

* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
* WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement

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- Audio Interviews

Moki Waahuu's Podcast: Jennifer Kaeshagen of Stringer news
http://torangapu.podomatic.com/entry/2015-04-01T13_44_25-07_00
1 April 2015

Jennifer Kaeshagen - The Stringer
http://thestringer.com.au/production-manager-contributing-editor-writer-...
"Jennifer Kaeshagen is an award winning documentary filmmaker. ... Jennifer is the Founder of The Stringer. Jennifer is The Stringer’s Principal Editor and Producer. Jennifer contributes irregularly articles to The Stringer however also coordinates various advocacy through The Stringer. Jennifer has been successful in housing homeless families and individuals and currently coordinates The First Nations Homelessness Project."

The Stringer: Jennifer Kaeshagen sets up The First Nations Homelessness Project
http://thestringer.com.au/jennifer-kaeshagen-sets-up-the-first-nations-h...

"To support or be supported by The First Nations Homelessness Project, email contact@thestringer.com.au or phone/text 0449 655 282." Jennifer Kaeshagen, coordinator

Moki Waahuu's Podcast: Dr Gerry Georgatos talks Matagarup and the Indigenous refugee camp
http://torangapu.podomatic.com/entry/2015-05-07T14_08_41-07_00
7 May 2015

Moki Waahuu's Podcast: Sam Cook Aboriginal Activist from Kimberly WA
http://torangapu.podomatic.com/entry/2015-03-22T19_03_59-07_00
22 March 2015

Moki Waahuu's Podcast: Kado Muir Indigenous Australian Leader
http://torangapu.podomatic.com/entry/2015-03-22T17_05_11-07_00
22 March 2015

Moki Waahuu's Podcast - PodOmatic
http://torangapu.podomatic.com/

- Audio

NIRS: Elder 'traumatised' by Matargarup camp raid [Featuring Julie Dwyer]
http://nirs.org.au/NEWS/Elder-traumatised-by-Matargarup-camp-raid
8 May 15: "A Yamatji elder arrested by Western Australian police during a raid on Perth's Heirisson Island says she was traumatised by the event. Last week, up to 100 police escorted City of Perth workers to confiscate 41 tents and the belongings of homeless at the Matargarup refugee camp. ... " Gerry Georgatos, Correspondent

- Updates

The Stringer, facebook
https://www.facebook.com/TheStringerNews

- Analysis / Opinion

The Stringer: Don't believe them; They will close Homelands - the only 'consultations' should be about equality
http://thestringer.com.au/dont-believe-them-they-will-close-homelands-th...
9 May 15: "The bent to close down Homelands, to raze communities into oblivion, the plan to relocate people is still on despite the latest foray by the Western Australian Government into the propaganda of consultation. Who will they consult? Who will they handpick? What will they listen to? ... Four years ago, I wrote about 180 remote communities under threat from the State Government - after two decades of degrading these communities. I wrote that the State Government had compiled a list of communities it intended to rub out of existence so that the miners, developers and other commercial interests could do what they do, reap from the earth for the making of money. ... " By Gerry Georgatos, a life-long human rights and social justice campaigner, a multi-award winning investigative journalist

Gerry Georgatos - The Stringer
http://thestringer.com.au/gerry-georgatos-contributing-editor-and-journa...
"His predominant work is in suicide prevention research and in unveiling racism and in articulating the ways forward. ... Some of his stories on homelessness in First Nations communities have led to many people housed and to restorative cultural projects.  ... He is an expert in his fields, particularly in the understanding of racism and in suicide prevention - and involves himself at the coalface in addition to interfacing with Governments. ... "

- Background

WGAR News: WA police dismantle tents at Heirisson Island Aboriginal protest: ABC NewsRadio's Tracey Holmes speaks to activist Gerry Georgatos
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/05/03/wgar-news-wa-police-dismantle-tents-...
4 May 15: "Contents:
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Perth City Council fob off Matargarup homeless & say they cannot help homeless
* News Analysis & Video: Rewa Harriman, Maori Television: Nyungah people remain steadfast despite police raids
* Audio Interview: ABC NewsRadio's Tracey Holmes speaks to activist Gerry Georgatis: WA police dismantle tents at Heirisson Island Aboriginal protest
* Video: 9 News Perth, YouTube: Show of Force
* Video & News Analysis: Deborah Dupre, Examiner: Australia apartheid: Secret war on Aborigines prompts global May Day protests
* News Analysis: ABC News: Arrests as police remove tents at Perth's Heirisson Island Aboriginal protest
* News Analysis: Steve Holland, SMH: Arrests as Indigenous protests continue on Heirisson Island
* News Analysis: Online News Team, Maori Television: Perth Police attempt to close down tent embassy on Heirisson Island
* News Analysis: NITV News: Protesters arrested as police close down Heirisson Island protest camp
* News Analysis: Eru Rerekura, Radio New Zealand News: Global Aboriginal rights protests
* Updates: The Stringer, facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheStringerNews
* Video: Jennifer Kaeshagen, facebook: "Elder Herbert Bropho today delivering a moving speech on the steps of WA Parliament at the rally to protect the Homelands."
* News Analysis: Chris Mason, The Stringer: Matargarup
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Beware the 'framing' of the conversation - 'consultation' is a dirty word - Don’t close any Homelands - end of story
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
* WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement"

WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
https://indymedia.org.au/2014/12/08/background-plans-to-close-aboriginal...
(last updated: 9 May 2015)

WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement
https://indymedia.org.au/2014/12/24/wgar-background-to-the-aboriginal-so...
(last updated: 9 May 2015)

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