Hi all
items in this update:
1. Public meetings
2. TV programs of interest
3. Reconciliation Week/Sorry Day Calendar
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1. ANTaR Public meetings
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Note: the last update gave an incorrect date for the next public meeting.
Next ANTaR public meeting:
Wed 13th May, 7pm
Chifley Room at the Workers Club, Childers St, Civic.
Topic: Heritage protection and mining issues
Speaker: to be announced
10th June, 7pm in the Fraser Room at the Workers Club
Thanks to the Workers Club for letting us use the rooms for free.
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2. TV programs of interest
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For your information, there are two television shows which may be of interest:
Wed 6th May, 8pm SBS: "A Class Divided" - Jane Elliott doco about racism
and discrimination.
Thurs 7th May, 9pm ABC: "Speaking Personally; Ningali Lawford" - Ningali
Lawford is an accomplished performance artist and recently accompanied her
Kimberly mob to Canberra with the huge native title painting.
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3. Reconciliation Week/Sorry Day Calendar
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BRINGING THEM HOME
Events to honour the Stolen Generations in the ACT & Region
Friday 22 May - Tuesday 26 May 1998
National Sorry Day was recommended by the 'Bringing Them Home' report. It
is a day for 'bringing home' the Stolen Generations. In Canberra,
Ngun(n)awal
Elders will be involved in this event as the traditional owners of this
land. Sorry Day will:
- acknowledge and honour the Stolen Generations - their stories need to be
heard;
- be a time of sorrowing for pain, wrongs and loss;
- celebrate survival, healing and the beginning of new understanding;
- call for commitment to reconciliation with justice between all Australians.
The idea has sparked an enthusiastic response from Indigenous and
non-Indigenous people, and events are now being organised around the country.
EVENTS:
Friday 22 May Coming Home - a cross-cultural experience
7.30 pm National Library foyer, Parkes
An evening of traditional and contemporary dance, song, fashion, drama and
visual art. Produced by Wiradjuri Elder & textile designer, Flo Grant, and
South Australian artist Helen Stacey. It is both an historical journey and
a celebration of the skills of Indigenous and non-Indigenous performers,
designers and artists, who together explore the return of the Stolen
Generations to their families, communities and country.
Tickets $15 or $12 concession (see Ticket Centres). Enquiries: 6281 0940
or 6231 4504
Sunday 24 May
12-4 pm Coming Together, Commonwealth Park, Stage 88
A get-together to honour the Stolen Generations. Performers include Bob
and Dorothea Randall & Goanna. There will be a mini Sea of Hands,
Reconciliation Touch Football Comp. There will also be a Stolen
Generations display, Aboriginal and Islander cultural displays and dancing,
community stalls. Activities for all ages - kids painting. Food stalls and
(hopefully) free BBQ - bring whatever else you want to share. (No
cost).
7 pm Saying Sorry and the Reconciliation Process
Canberra Baptist Church, Currie Crescent, Kingston
Ian Viner QC, a former Liberal Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, and previous
Deputy Chair of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation, will speak on the
reconciliation process and Sorry Day.
Monday 25 May
1 pm ANU Sorry Day Commemoration
Manning Clarke Lecture Theatres
A formal Australian National University Sorry Day ceremony.
3.45 pm Walking the Stories - Places of Sorrow, Places of Healing
Meet in front of (new) Parliament House
A guided walk to visit and acknowledge some of the places involved in the
Stolen Generations. (No cost). Bring a candle and wear Indigenous colours
if you wish. Or join us later on the route at:
4.30 pm Tent of Meeting, St Mark's, 15 Blackall Street, Parkes
5.00 pm The High Court
5.15 pm National Library
6.00 pm The Aboriginal Embassy, opposite Old Parliament House, for a
candle-lit vigil.
Tuesday 26th May - NATIONAL SORRY DAY
7 am Telling the Stories
Tilley's Cafe, Corner Wattle & Brigalow Streets, Lyneham
Matilda House will welcome you as a Traditional Owner, and Audrey Kinnear
will join you over breakfast to tell her story. Betty Little (feminist
Koori singer, song writer) will share stories in song.
Tickets: $15 ($10 concession) includes breakfast.
Bookings essential (see Ticket Centres) Enquiries: 6288 6273 or 6258 9102
12.30-2.30 pm Honour the Grief
Mural Hall, New Parliament House
A formal ceremony at which representatives of the ACT's institutions will
hand Sorry Books to members of the
Stolen Generations, and respond to
the 'Bringing Them Home' report. Coals from the Peace Fire of the Aboriginal
Tent Embassy will light the candles inside. (No cost).
2.30 pm until late Commit to Healing
Aboriginal Embassy, opposite Old Parliament House
Coming home to the spirit of the Fire at the Aboriginal Embassy, a place of
healing. Finding a sense of belonging and committing to the struggle for
justice, peace and healing. Discussion leading to action. All welcome.
Please bring a plate of food.
6 pm Looking Forward Together
Australian National University: Melville Hall, Cnr Ellery Cres & University
Avenue
All welcome to participate in an inter-Faith gathering with an emphasis on
the Stolen Generations.
Educational material for Sorry Day is
available from the Catholic Education Office.
Frank van der Heide Phone 6234 5455
TICKET CENTRES:
For Coming Home evening, Telling the Stories breakfast, Walk Guides:
*Community Aid Abroad office, Level 1 Griffin Centre, Bunda Street, Civic
*Majura Community Centre, Rosevear Street, Dickson
*Belconnen Community Centre, Swanson Street, Belconnen
*Woden Community Service(Lollipop Centre), Corinna Street, Phillip
*Tuggeranong Community Centre, Cowlishaw Street, Greenway
*Munjuwa - Aboriginal Legal Service, 28 Rudledge Street, Queanbeyan
*Breakfast tickets also at Tilley's Cafe, Lyneham shops
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WHAT YOU CAN DO:
* sign a Sorry Book (available from CAA shops & office);
* host a Sorry Book at your workplace, church, school (ring Kerry on
62574472 to arrange for a book to be available);
* participate in as many events as possible;
* distribute posters (available from CAA Office, 1st Fl Griffin Centre, Civic.);
* encourage as many people (friends, family, church groups, sporting
groups, school groups etc) to get involved in Sorry Day;
* put together a team for the Reconciliation touch football competition to
be played on Sunday May 24 at Commonwealth Park. Call Alison Aggarwal on
2064929(w) or Kirsty Margarey on 62304820(h) to register your team.
* donate money, or pledge BBQ food for the Coming Together event in
Commonwealth Park on May 24. We urgently need donations of money or food.
If you have any contacts who could assist in helping provide food PLEASE
contact us ASAP.
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ANTaR ACT Contact Details:
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GPO Box 1323
Canberra, ACT 2601
Phone: Community Aid Abroad (02) 6257 4472 (bh), or
Cate Buchanan, ph: 0414 644164
e-mail:
antaract@interline.com.au
websites:
http://www.antar.org.au/act (ACT)
http://www.antar.org.au (national)
National Clearinghouse (Sydney) 02-95556138
ANTaR - Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation
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