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Dear all,
Items in this update:
1. SORRY DAY EVENTS
2. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP FOR SORRY DAY EVENTS
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1. SORRY DAY EVENTS, 22-26 May
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National Sorry Day is next week (26th May) but Sorry Day events begin
tomorrow (Fri 22 May), and include a large community event on Sun 24th at
Commonwealth Park (see Calendar of Events below). In light of the
Government's refusal to apologise to the Stolen Generation this first Sorry
Day is of enormous significance. You are encouraged to get to as many
events as possible and to help out wherever you can (see below for
details).
CALENDAR OF 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 huge community event to honour the Stolen Generations. This is a key
event, giving the opportunity for families and others not able to attend SD
events during the week to be involved. Performers include Goanna, Bob and
Dorothea Randall, Johnny Huckle & Lewis Langton, Francis Firebrace, Torres
Strait Islander Dancers, Gloworms, Stik, and performance group 'On the
Brink'. Speakers include reps from Churches, NGOs, youth org's and the
Stolen Generation. There will be a big free BBQ, mini Sea of Hands, a
Stolen Generations display, Aboriginal and Islander cultural displays and
dancing, kids painting / activities, community stalls, and a Reconciliation
Touch Football Comp (never too late to play!!). 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".
The Theatre, 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.
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2. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP FOR SORRY DAY EVENTS:
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FOR SUN 24TH, COMMONWEALTH PARK:
* Commit yourself to helping for 2 hrs in either the morning or afternoon
to set up/pack down. Please arrive at 9am at Stage 88, Commonwealth Park to
help set up, and 4pm to help pack up.
* Bring BBQ gear - tongs, scrapers, chopping boards, onions, etc
* Volunteer at the ANTaR stall. Help needed. Call Vidya 62541388 (h).
FOR MON & TUES EVENINGS (25, 26TH), ABORIGINAL TENT EMBASSY:
* Bring soup, biscuits, cake, etc, to share with others.
* Bring firewood to keep the Peace Fire burning (as much as you can).
GENERALLY:
* Donate $$$ to the Sorry Day events. The budget is totally from volunteer
sources and is incredibly low at the moment. Take a donation to the CAA
Office, 1st Floor, Griffin Centre, Civic, or;
post cheque c/- ANTaR, GPO Box 1323, Canberra, 2601.
* Pick up posters and fliers from the CAA office and distribute them.
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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: 62730055 (w).
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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