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ANTaR Update # 31 (Tuesday 10 March, 1998)
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ANTaR public meeting Wed 11th Mar, 7pm, *Workers Cub*. Please note the changed venue: the Fraser Room of The Workers Club (the bar will be open). Guest Speaker: *Auriel Bloomfield*, Program Manager for Indigenous Issues, Australian Local Government Association. Auriel will speak about reconciliation and native title issues for local government, and outline the ALGA's current projects. Following the guest speaker will be the monthly meeting of ANTaR ACT, so if you want to be more involved in ANTaR's activities please come along.
*********************** The Chain of Hands on the 4th March was a great success. Up to about 1000 people were involved and the Chain extended right round Parliament House. 2 buses and several cars came from Victoria, a small bus came from Bowral, and the rest were locals. Brian Harradine stopped and was seen being part of the Chain for a few minutes. Media coverage appears to have been fairly good. Lots of people went over from the Chain to talk to the Cobar miners (apparently, the only group in Cobar prepared to lend the miners their minibus to come to Canberra without charging commercial rates was the local Aboriginal Land Council). Senator Margaret Reynolds put out a press release in praise of the rally. Unfortunately, the Parliamentary administration refused permission for the chain to be stationary and for people to hold hands, so it was decided that people should walk slowly backwards in an exended line to symbolise the direction the Government is taking over the issue. Parliamentary security also forced people to take down banners and placards. So much for freedom of peaceful expression! ANTaR and DONT wish to thank all who lent their support in making the event such a success.
********************************************************* An Acknowledgement of Apologies and Support Service and Tea will be hosted by the Canberra Aboriginal Church on Sunday 15th March 1998 at Lyons Church of Christ cr. Melrose Drive and Launceston St 5pm Flo Grant has written in the invitation: "The Aboriginal peoples of the ACT and other regions have been greatly encouraged by the tremendous support given us from Sir Ronald Wilson, Church leaders from the various denominations and community groups who have come together over the past year or more in the spirit of reconciliation. The Sea of Hands and the apologies have brought people together from the very diverse groups and we know that together we can change this nation as we acknowledge and claim our ancient heritage. This service gives us, the Aboriginal people, the chance to say: 'Thank You' All are welcome" (Please bring a plate)
************************************ Ribbon making working bee is at the usual place, CAA office, 1st Floor, Griffin Centre, Bunda St Civic.
***************************************** The Native Title Amendment Bill returned to the House of Reps this week and is expected to be passed onto the Senate on the 23rd March. Prior to the 23rd we will put out an update summarising the amendments made to the Bill during its last passage through the Senate, so keep an eye out for that.
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Community Aid Abroad 6257 4472 (bh), or ANTaR - Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation *****Please forward this message on to other interested people******
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