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NATIONAL EVENTS CALENDAR
  
10 December 2005 Stolen Wages National Day of Action. Events happening around the country to coincide with Human Rights Day. Check out details here...  
4 December 2005 The Long Walk 2005, 10.30am, Princes Park, Carlton, Victoria . Starting and finishing at Optus Oval. Find out more including how you can register ...here>>  
3 December 2005 NSW ANTaR AGM. Guest speaker Linda Burney MLA. Lunch 12.30 followed by AGM at 1.30. ANTaR office, 1st Floor, Old school bldg, 19A Quirk St, Rozelle. Read more...  
19-20 November 2005

Ngan Girra Festival: Albury
In its 10th year the festival is a living cultural experience not to be missed. A mix of Australian Indigenous Cultures both traditional and contemporary. Mungabareena Reserve, Albury from 12.30pm. Free music, workshops, cultural performances. ...details here>>

  
13 November 2005

Red Dust Film Screening: ANTaR Fundraiser
 11.00 am Dendy Brisbane Red Dust exposes the truth about the insults and crimes of racial discrimination in South Africa under apartheid. The film's themes resonate with Indigenous Australians, historically and today. Proceeds from the event help ANTaR's campaign work. ...details here>>

  
2 November 2005 Launch of MAKE INDIGENOUS POVERTY HISTORY campaign, 7.30pm, St Patrick's Cathedral, 1 Marist Place, Parramatta. Further information NATSIEC 02 9299 2215 or Email: grussell@ncca.org.au.
More details on the MAKE INDIGENOUS POVERTY HISTORY campaign at www.ncca.org.au/natsiec/miph		  
1 November 2005

Black Chicks Talking:
Documentary film by Leah Purcell who talks with five dynamic Aboriginal women - a passionate and challenging exploration of black identity. 7.30pm, Angophora Room, Nelson Heather Centre, cnr Jacksons & Pittwater Roads, North Narrabeen. Details: phone 02 9913 7940.

  
29 October 2005 NSW Reconciliation Council & ANTaR NSW Community Information Sharing Event. 2-4pm, Redfern Community Centre, Hugo St Redfern. Hosted by Redfern Residents for Reconciliation. All welcome. Contact: Janene, 95556138, janene@antar.org.au  
25 October 2005

Noel Pearson Lecture : Economic Development for Indigenous Communities. 5.30 for 6pm (due to finish 7.15). ASX Auditorium, Exchange Square, Australian Stock Exchange, 18 Bridge Street, Sydney. Noel Pearson is the Director of the Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership. This is a 'Centre for Independent Studies' event: $15 non-members, $10 members and concessions RSVP by Fri 21 Oct: ph (02) 9438 4377 or: events@cis.org.au

 
18 September 2005 'Reigniting the sacred fire' concert and gathering, Sandon Point Aboriginal Tent Embassy. Information: North Illawarra Reconciliation and Treaty Group, Dootch Kennedy 0434 366374; Bruce Reyburn, reyburn@mpx.com.au  
16 September 2005 Seminar on the Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service Provisions’ Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage, Key Indicators report (2005). 1.30-5.15pm, The Mint, 10 Macquarie St Sydney. Co-hosted by HREOC, RA and the Productivity Commission.
 
9 September 2005 Human Rights and Australia’s Mental Health Policy, The third National Conference on Human Rights and Mental Health. Federal Parliament House, Canberra. Info & Registration>>
  
9 September 2005 NSW Sorry Day Committee AGM. 11am, Crossroads, 73-75 George St, Redfern. Everyone welcome.  
7 September 2005

Lecture & discussion: Black and White Films - The Cinema of Conflict and Reconciliation. Dr Mark Byrne. 6.00pm for 6.30pm, Mosman Square Seniors Centre, Mosman Square, Spit Junction. Mosman Reconciliation.
...more>>

 
5 September 2005 Indigenous health seminar - Syndrome X. 7.15 for 7.30pm, Angophora Room, Nelson Heather Centre, cnr Jackson & Pittwater Rds, North Narrabeen. Speaker: Jeff McMullen. Aboriginal Support Group - Many Warringah Pittwater: 02 99182594.  
27 August 2005 "Save the Block Rally", Marrickville, 1:30pm, Alex Travillion Plaza (opposite Marrickville Post office), 276 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville. Speakers include: Lee Rhiannon, MLC; Geoff Turnbull, Spokesperson for RED watch; Councillor Saeed Khan, Marrickville Council; Michael Mundine (CEO of AHC). ...info>>  PDF   Media release>> PDF
  
24 August 2005
David Hunter Memorial Lecture. Canberra. To be given by Vicki Walker, Coordinator, Aboriginal Catholic Ministry Melbourne. 6.30-8.30pm, Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, 15 Blackall St, Barton , ACT. Hosted by ANTaR and ACT Journey of healing. Further information: 6295 9470
  
19 August 2005 Workshop: A New Backyard Blitz? Enactments of Australian Sovereignty Post 2001, Curtin University of Technology. Speakers include Irene Watson - Henry Reynolds - Maxine ChiTim Anderson - Ruth Balint - Anthony Burke - Suvendrini Perera. ...more>>  
11-12 August 2005
Conference - Indigenous Socioeconomic Outcomes: Assessing Recent Evidence. A multidisciplinary conference by the Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research, ANU, Canberra. ...more>>
  
3 Aug - 7 Sep 2005 Course: Building Bridges Through Understanding. Free 6 week reconciliation course. Dialogues with Indigenous presenters who share their knowledge, personal and community experience and expertise. Wednesdays @ 7.30pm, Parramatta Migrant Resource Centre. Register 9687 2072. Flyer and further info ...here>>   Word  
30-31 July 2005 ANTaR National Congress. Melbourne. Annual face-to-face meeting of the ANTaR network. For details contact your local ANTaR group. Contact details ...here>>  
20 July 2005
Reclaiming our Rights Gathering. Aboriginal Tent Embassy, Canberra. March from ANU to Tent Embassy at 11am. Speakers and discussion to determine the way forward. Michael Anderson 07 4625 0808 or 0428 54 76 93 or 0421 795 639
  
13 July 2005
Forum: Shared Responsibility Agreements, Private Land Ownership and the National Indigenous Council: Should this be the agenda for Indigenous affairs? 6-8pm, Gaelic Club, Devonshire St, Surry Hills. Speakers: Prof Larissa Behrendt, Joe Proctor, Warren Mundine. Organised by The Indigenous Labor Network. Further info: Phil 0412 180281.
  
8 July 2005

Launch of Stolen Wages Survey Final Results + Stcker Campaign. 9.15am, NAIDOC Fair Day, Musgrave Park, South Brisbane. Speakers. Further info: ANTaR Qld 07 38449800.

  
8 July 2005 NAIDOC Concert and Sea of Hands. Adelaide, 12 - 3.30pm, Tarndanyangga (Victoria Square). Further details: ANTaR SA ...here>>  
8 July 2005
Rally at The Block to defend Aboriginal rights. Gather at 11am at The Block. Hear from Palm Island and Redfern elders discussing the aftermath of the Palm Island and Redfern 'riots' and the future of The Block. Information: 0413 188907; 0417 204611; 0425 855172 (Qld contact).
  
Ongoing to 10 July 2005
Guringai Festival 2005. A celebration of Aboriginal culture and heritage. Activities and events across northern Sydney. Brochure and events details ...here>> PDF
  
5 July 2005
‘The Future for Land Rights’. A Seminar co-hosted by ANTaR and the Jumbunna Indigenous House of Learning, Uni. of Technology, Sydney. 6-7.30pm, Bldg CB02, Rm 04.10. Speakers Jason Behrendt, Aden Ridgeway & Geoff Scott. Location map.  Download event flyer ...here>> PDF
  
3 July 2005

NRL NADIOC Game – Parramatta Eels vs South Sydney Rabbitohs. Parramatta Stadium. Half time parade of stars including former rugby league greats, past and present Indigenous players. Contact the NRL ot Ticketek for ticketing.

  
3 July - 10 July - NAIDOC Week
  
NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islander Day of Observance Committee) Week. The theme this year is Our Future Begins with Solidarity. NAIDOC websites: National • Victoria. Sydney events ...here>> . Port Phillip events ...here>>.
 
1 - 9 July 2005
Sydney Indigenous Arts Festival - NAIDOC Week 2005 Parramatta. Extensive program of Indigenous arts and cultural events.  More>>
  
25 June 2005
Forum on Redfern/Waterloo Issues. 2-4.30 PM. Redfern Town Hall, cnr Pitt & Wells St. There will be a panel of speakers and time for discussion. Sponsored by ANTaR. Further info 95556138.
  
15 June 2005
The Law Forum - 'Black Law ~ White Law'. A Panel of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Lawyers will discuss Aboriginal issues within the Legal System. Speakers: Danny Gilbert; Robynne Quiggin (Wiradjuri Nation); Norman Laing (Dunghutti Nation); Susan Phillips; Damien Barnes (Pitjara Nation). 7.30- 9.30pm, 'The Dougherty Centre Auditorium', 7 Victor St, Chatswood (Opposite Westfield multi-level carpark - 3 hours free).
  
11 June 2005
Myall Creek Massacre Commemoration. 10am, Myall Creek Memorial Hall. More about the Myall Creek Massacre Memorial ...here>>
 
9 June 2005
Redfern Reconciliation Bridge Walk & Candlelight Vigil. On The Block, Redfern. 6.30 PM. In support of the Pemulwuy Housing Project. Organised by Redfern Residents for Reconciliation. Details: Lyn Turnbull, 9699 3105, <turnbullfamily@stassen.com.au>.
  
7 June 2005
Public forum: After ATSIC? Futures for Indigenous Australians in Government and Governance. Presented by Indigenous Law Centre. Speakers: Aden Ridgeway, Larissa Behrendt, Warren Mundine, Tanya Hosch. 5:45 pm to 7:15 pm, The Vestibule, Sydney Town Hall, 483 George Street, Sydney. Light refreshments from 5:15 pm. Further info + flyer ...here>>
  
2 June 2005
Reconciliation Resource Celebration Launch. Linda Burney MP, former AECG President, will be launching the “Around the Kitchen Table” Reconciliation Resource. 6pm, Chrissie Cotter Gallery, Pidock Street, Camperdown. Women’s Reconciliation Network. Please email frennie@tpg.com.au or phone (02)9909 0203.
  
31 May and 1 June 2005
20:20 Vision; Facing health challenges of the next 20 years. Darwin, Mal Nairn Auditorium, Casuarina Campus, Charles Darwin University. 8.30 am - 5pm. Hosted by Dr Norman Swan, producer, journalist and broadcaster, ABC. Free entry includes all speakers, lunch, morning and afternoon teas. To register phone 8946 6529. Details here>>
  
30-31 May 2005
National Reconciliation Planning Workshop. Invited Indigenous and non-Indigenous delegates meet in Canberra to plan for a National Reconciliation Convention in 2007 at which the next 10 year program will be developed. You can read the background documents ...here>>
  
29 May 2005
Freedom Ride 2005 Video Footage: Regeneration. Showing of footage from Freedom Ride 2005, re-tracing the route of the 1965 ‘Freedom Ride’ across regional NSW. All are welcome to view some of the footage collected, meet the 2005 riders and some of those who were part of the original 1965 Freedom Ride. Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, 1-2pm.
 
28 May 2005
Public forum : SA Traditional Owners speak out.
Anangu traditional owners + Lowitja O'Donoghue talk about changes to the SA Land Rights Act. 3-5pm, Maughan Church, Pitt & Franklin St, Adelaide.  Further info + flyer ...here>>
  
27 May 2005
Sydney University Indigenous Carnival. Manning Bar, University of Sydney. 7.30pm start. Line up includes Local Knowledge, Stiff Gins, Wire MC, NAISDA Dancers and Tommy and The Neighbourhood. Tickets: $5 & $10.
 
27 May - 3 June
Play: Ephemera Reconciliation Monologues. 8pm until 3rd June except for Sundays & Mondays & a 2pm matinee on Saturday 28th May. NIDA Studio theatre, UNSW, 215 Anzac Parade Kensington. Tickets at the door: $25 full, $15 concession, children under 12 free. Or book on 9217 4882.
  
27 May - 3 June - Reconciliation Week
  
There are many activities nation-wide during Reconciliation Week. Only some are listed here. Check your local reconciliation group and Council for details of local events. In NSW further events details are vailable from the NSW Rec Council and ANTaR NSW, as well as the Guringai Festival and Messagesticks Festival in Sydney.
  
26 May 2005
NSW Sorry Day / Journey of Healing commemorations. 2pm-5pm, First Fleet Park, Circular Quay West. From 6pm at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
 
26 May 2005
Are we Bringing Them Home in 2005? Conference. ACT Legislative Assembly Reception Room, Canberra. Includes launch of latest Community Progress Report of local action on the Bringing Them Home recommendations. Details: www.journeyofhealing.com
 
26 May - National Day of Healing (Sorry Day)
  
This year National Sorry Day has been re-named National Day of Healing. Details of National Day of Healing events around the country can be found on the Journey of Helaing website.
  
25 May 2005

National Day of Healing (Sorry Day). Canberra. 10am Great Hall, Parliament House. Speakers include Aden Ridgeway and Mike de Gagne (Canadian Aboriginal Healing Foundation). ...more>>

  
25 May 2005
Sorry Day London, UK. National Sorry Day Event in London's Lincolns Inn Fields - special guest Francis Firebrace, master Aboriginal educator and storyteller and Didgeridoo players - All welcome. For further information info@eniar.org.
  
24 May - 10 July 2005
Guringai Festival 2005. A celebration of Aboriginal culture and heritage. Activities and events across northern Sydney. Brochure and events details ...here>> [PDF]
  
24 May 2005 - 12 June 2005
Message Sticks Festival of contemporary Australian Indigenous culture. Sydney Opera House. Further details ...here>>
  
15 May 2005
Parramatta Walk for Reconciliation. 2pm, Bourke Street entrance to Lake Parramatta, next to kiosk. Contact: Lyn Leerson lynlew@optusnet.com.au. Reconciliation for Western Sydney.
  
15 May 2005
Northern Sydney Reconciliation Groups Picnic Day. Clifton Gardens. BYO food - includes option for half hour cruise on the Tribal Warrior - $20/person - bookings essential. Contact: Malcolm McClintock 9456 1460. Harbour to Hawkesbury Reconciliation Group.
  
15 May 2005
Preliminary Qld Stolen Wages Survey results.
CAIRNS: 1.30pm, City Place (centre of the mall). Speakers: Terry O¹Shane, Aunty Ruth Hegarty (Stolen Wage Working Group), Tiga Bayles (SWWG Brisbane).
BRISBANE: 1.30pm, Roma St Forum (Emma Miller Place). Speakers: Sam Watson, Yvonne Butler (SWWG Townsville), Tennyson Kynuna (SWWG Cairns).
For more information contact ANTaR Qld on 3844 9800.
  
12 May 2005
ANTaR Qld AGM. 6.30pm, City Central Library Theatrette, Cnr George and Adelaide Streets, Brisbane. Speaker: Les Malezer. Further information ...here>>
  
11 May 2005
ANTaR WA AGM. 6.30pm, Conference Room, Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service, 156 Wittenoom St, East Perth. Speakers: Dawn Casey & Phil Glendenning. RSVP to antarwa@antar.org.au or 9371 7116
  
17 April 2005
1816 Appin Massacre Memorial Ceremony. Cataract Dam Picnic Area, 12 noon-2 pm. BYO lunch to share. Contacts: Muriel 9605 4540, Sister Kerry 9603 6854. Winga Myamly Reconciliation Group (Minto) with support of NSW Reconciliation Council.
  
9 April 2005
Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award Exhibition. Till 12 June, official opening Fri 15 April by Col Markham. Wollongong City Gallery. Contact: 4227 7111.
  
8 April 2005
Launch of Social Justice Commissioner's Social Just Report 2004 and Native Title Report 2004. Parliament House, Canberra. Other launches: Sydney 7 April, Melbourne 23 April, Darwin 27 April. Further details: Paul Oliver (02) 92849880 or 0408 469347. Reports available here>>
  
21 March 2004 - Harmony Day
  
20 March 2005
Award of ANTaR's Innovative Reconciliation Prize 2005. 10am, Braidwood National Theatre, Braidwood (in association with the Two Fires Festival).  More>>
  
18-21 March 2005
Two Fires Festival of Arts and Activism. Celebrating and extending the legacy of the poet, conservationist and reconciliation activist Judith Wright.  Details>>
  
12 March 2005
Seminar on petrol sniffing in the NT. Redfern Town Hall, Redfern. 6.00 - 7.30pm. Speakers: Indigenous Community Programme managers. Event organised by: CAYLUS and ANTaR.  Details>>
  
9 March 2005
Indigenous Health Forum. National Museum of Australia, Canberra. 5.30 - 8.30pm. Welcome to Country 6pm. Open to the public. Chair: Professor Mick Dodson.
 
12 February 2005

Freedom Ride 2005 launch. Launch and departure of the bus is from 11am - 2pm, Botany Lawns, on the right-hand side of the Main Quad, the University of Sydney. Further ino Sylvie Ellsmore on 92190719 or nswrc@daa.nsw.gov.au.

 
February 2005
Barmah Beat Festival. Northern Victoria. Annual 3-day riverfront community festival in conjunction with the Yorta Yorta Nation, celebrating diverse Indigenous cultures on Indigenous land through ceremony and music. Contact Jenni djdaggers@hotmail.com.  Details>>
  
26 January 2004
Yabun - Invasion Day at Redfern Park. 1.30-8.00pm. Indigenous music, stalls and more. Further info: Gadigal 9564 5090.
  
26 Jan - Invasion Day
  
19 December 2004
Aussie Orphan's Fund Raiser for Indigenous Health and Launch of Sorry Day Walk in London. Westbourne Studios, London. £15 entry - includes food. There will be Aussies, food, wine, music and art! For info email Julian.
 
22-25 November 2004
AIATSIS Conference 2004 - Indigenous Studies: Sharing the Cultural and Theoretical Space. Manning Clark Centre, ANU.  Details>>
  
20 November 2004
ANTaR NSW 2004 Annual General Meeting. ANTaR office, first floor, 19A Quirk St, Rozelle. Speakers and lunch starting 1pm, AGM commences 2pm. All welcome.
  
28-29 October 2004
ACOSS Congress 2004 - From the Margins to the Centre. Alice Springs Convention Centre. This year's Congress has an Indigenous focus.  Details>>
  
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