Current Events Historical Timeline
PREVIOUS EVENTS
19-20 October 2004 Addressing the Needs of Urban Indigenous Communities. Conference hosted by IQPC (International Quality & Productivity Centre), exploring improving access to programs and services through policy reform. Novotel Hotel, Sydney Olympic Park.  Details>>
19 October 2004 A Celebration of Indigenous Women Elders. A lunch with Aunty Betty Little and Jocelyn Murphy (Executive Director YWCA) with entertainment, women's stories and poetry. $30. 12 noon. Mary Jane Barker Room, YWCA NSW Level 4, 5-11 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney. Bookings and information contact (02) 9285 6211 or info@ywcansw.com.au
7 October 2004 Public Lecture Series: The Possible Dream - Germaine Greer with Larissa Behrendt & Lester Irabinna Rigney. 6pm, SAS Visions Theatre, National Museum of Australia, Canberra.  Details>>
27-29 September 2004

Our Future, Our Voice NSW Summit. An open invitation to Aboriginal people in NSW to discuss how Aboriginal people will be represented once the ATSIC Regional Councils are abolished in 2005. Mercure Hotel, 818-820 George St, Sydney. Register by 16 September. Registration and information contact Alyson Wills on (02) 9219 0700 or alyson.wills@daa.nsw.gov.au
17 September 2004

Friends of Tranby cocktail party to launch the 2004 Tranby Festival. Tranby College, 14 Mansfield Street Glebe NSW. Festival officially launched by Mark Yettica-Paulson, CEO of the Indigenous Leadership Centre. From 6.00 pm. $30. For bookings, call Cheryl Pike on 9665 6941.

Throughout September it will be open house at Tranby for a number of exciting events, including an exhibition of HSC projects in Aboriginal Studies, a writers' festival, an art exhibition and a festival of short films.
11-12 September 2004 Storytelling; workshop on Aboriginal literature; book launch- Isabel Flick: the many lives of an extraordinary woman. Tranby College, 13 Mansfield Street Glebe. Details 02 9660 1554.
11 September 2004 National Forum: Indigenous Health and the Treaty Debate: Rights, Governance and Responsibility. National and international speakers. University of NSW, Sydney. This event is supported by ANTaR.  Details>>
1-5 September 2004 Healing our Spirit Worldwide. Theme: Togetherness as one through cultural dreaming. Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns, Queensland. Details 07 3373 8927.
9 Aug - International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
6-9 August 2004 Garma Festival 2004: "Indigenous Livelihoods and Leadership". NE Arnhem Land.
31 July 2004

Thinking Race and Identity Conference, University of NSW. Speakers include Prof Lewis Gordon, Prof Marcia Langton. Information: joshuamullan@hotmail.com or 02 96659323.
28 July 2004 David Hunter Memorial Lecture, Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, Canberra. Speaker: Mark Yettica-Paulson. 6.30pm. 0431 911 507. Flyer>>
26-27 July 2004 Conference - Collaborative Indigenous Policy Development: establishing priorities for sustainable whole-of-government initiatives. Cairns.
25 July - 4 August 2004 Indigenous Peoples, Human Rights and Development. A human rights training program for Indigenous advocates in the Asia Pacific region. Darwin. Details: 02 9385 2277
14-19 July 2004 Corroboree for Sovereignty. Tent Embassy, Victoria Park, Sydney. Details: 0422 968373
8-10 July 2004 Sydney Indigenous Festival. Parramatta. Details: 9699 7071
4-11July 2004 NAIDOC Week events. Theme: "Self-determination - Our community - Our future - Our responsibility.
4-11 July - NAIDOC Week
1 July 2004 Australia's first Bill of Rights: A Forum on the National Implications of the ACT Human Rights Act 2004. Venue: National Museum of Australia, Canberra.
Organisation: Centre for International and Public Law at ANU and the Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law at UNSW.
21 June 2004 National Forum on Mental Health and Human Rights, Parliament House, Canberra, 8.30am-6.00pm. Forum jointly hosted by ANTaR.
18-20 June 2004 ANTaR National Congress and AGM - Brisbane
16-17 June 2004

Conference: Indigenous Legal Services in Crisis?, Current issues in legal services for Indigenous Australians. UNSW, Sydney. Info and Registration [PDF]. Inquiries: Indigenous Law Centre at ilc@unsw.edu.au or call 02 93852252.
15 June 2004 National March in Unity, Canberra. Protest against silencing the national Indigenous voice, mainstreaming, disrespect and erosion of rights. March to New Parliament House, 9.30am. Rallying points at National Museum and Old Parliament House. Further information: Stephanie May ­ (03) 9285 7271 or 0431 589 395
8 June 2004 Forum: After ATSIC? Futures for Indigenous Australians in Government and Governance. 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm, Dixson Room, State Library, Macquarie Street, Sydney. No RSVP necessary. More information: Indigenous Law Centre 02 9385 2252
6 June 2004 Launch of the Campaign for a Fairer Australia, Museum of Sydney, 11.30am. Supported by ANTaR. Speakers include Olga Havnen.
4 June 2004 Indigenous Womens' Rights: Beijing + 10 Caravan, University of NSW, 10-4pm. RSVP Bobbi Cattermole, Indigenous Programs Unit - 02 9385 3805
29 May 2004 Celebration of the opening of the stolen generations memorial in Canberra, Reconciliation Place, King Edward Terrace (next to High Court). 11am to late afternoon. Music, free barbecue, displays, food stalls, children's activities.
28 May 2004
Unveiling of stolen generations and Aboriginal pioneers memorials, Reconciliation Place, Canberra at 11.00am
27 May - 3 June - Reconciliation Week
26 May - 13 June Messagesticks Indigenous Arts Festival, Sydney Opera House.
26 May 2004

National Sorry Day events. For details of events around the country go to the Journey of Healing website.
26 May 2004 - National Sorry Day
25 May 2004 Inaugural Reconciliation Lecture. 6pm, Great Hall, Parliament House, Canberra. Delivered by Patrick Dodson, hosted by Prof. Peter Baume, Chancellor ANU and Jackie Huggins, Co-chair Reconciliation Australia. Contact: Anne Damiano at ANU 6125 6708.
25 May 2004 The Development of International Indigenous Rights - Where to from here? Lecture by Professor Dr Erica-Irene Daes, former Chair of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations (84-01). Museum of Sydney, Corner of Bridge and Phillip Streets, Sydney at 5.30 pm. RSVP essential Please contact Chris Holland, Tel: (02) 92849600 or email: christopherholland@humanrights.gov.au
6 May 2004 Forum on the Indigenous Health Emergency.
5.00 -7.30pm, General Lecture Theatre N205, Main Quadrangle, Sydney University. Speakers include Shane Hearne, Olga Havnen, Dr Kelvin Kong, Jeff McMullen
1 April 2004 Forum: 'What should the ALP's priorities be on Indigenous Affairs?' Speakers include Linda Burney MP, Sen Kerry O'Brien, Olga Havnen, Warren Mundine, Tania Plibersek. Gaelic Club, Surry Hills, Sydney. Further information: Phil, 0412 180 281.
25 March 2004 Adelaide launch of Social Justice Commissioner's 2003 Social Justice and Native Title Reports. Speakers: Dr Bill Jonas, Parry Agius, Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue, AC, CBE. Tandanya, National Aboriginal Cultural Institute, 253 Greenfell St, Adelaide. 10.30am for 11.00am.
21 March 2004 - Harmony Day
17 March 2004 Melbourne launch of Social Justice Commissioner's 2003 Social Justice and Native Title Reports. Speakers: Dr Bill Jonas, Hon Fred Chaney, AO. 3.00-4.00pm. Arnold Bloch Leibler, Level 21, 333 Collins St, Melbourne.
12 March 2004 Sydney launch of Social Justice Commissioner's 2003 Social Justice and Native Title Reports. Hosted by ANTaR. Speakers: Dr Bill Jonas, Prof. Larissa Behrendt, Sen Aden Ridgeway, Phil Glendenning. Museum of Sydney, Phillip St. 10am for 10.30am.
8 March 2004 Human Rights & Mental Health in contemporary political Australia. Sydney conference, 9am-6pm, NSW Parliament House. ANTaR is a co-host for this event.
6 Mar 2004 Sea of Hands, Sandon Point, Wollongong.
23-25 February 2004 National Indigenous Stolen Generations Conference, 2003. Sydney. Further info: <info.icsa@westnet.com.au>
19 February 2004 Sydney event: Patrick Dodson and his biographer Kevin Keefe in conversation about Paddy's Road: Life Stories of Patrick Dodson, Valhalla Cinema, Glebe. 7pm.
12-14 February 2004 Conference: Indigenous Knowledge and Bioprospecting, Macquarie University, Sydney. Further info: <chris.jones@law.mq.edu.au>
9-10 February 2004 Conference: Making human rights work. RMIT University, Melbourne.
26-31 January 2004 "Future Directions Gathering", Aboriginal Tent Embassy, opp Old Parliament House, Canberra. Details: 0438 608261
30 January 2004 Moving Beyond Practical Reconciliation - An ALP National Conference Fringe Forum, hosted by ANTaR. 12.45 - 2.15pm, Friday 30th January. Speakers include Warren Mundine and Prof. Larissa Behrendt. Venue TBA
26 January 2004 Corroboree for Sovereignty, Invasion Day. Artisits include Goerge Rrurrambu, Wiradjuri Echoes and more. Tent Embassy, Canberra. Details 0438 608261.
  26 January 2004 - Invasion Day
26 January 2004 Yabun Concert. Redfern Park, Sydney, 1.30-8.30pm. Free concert presented by Gadigal and Koori Radio. Artists include Shakaya, Toni Janke and many more. Further info: 95645090 or <yabun@gadigal.org.au>
31 December 2003 ANTaR (NSW) New Year's Eve fundraiser function. Donations $20 or $10 concession Bookings essential: 9555 6138
11-12 December 2003 FREE Public Forum on Native Title: The Power of Cultural Evidence. National Museum of Australia, Canberra. Limited places. RSVP by 5 December to <rsvp@nma.gov.au>. [The forum coincides with the opening of the art exhibition Native Title Business: Contemporary Indigenous Art.]
  10 December 2003 - International Human Rights Day
10 December 2003 International Human Rights Day Symposium, Multifaith Centre, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Brisbane.
27 November 2003 Public Meeting: 'Stolen Wages, Stolen Lives'. 5.30pm, Otherway Centre, Pirie St, Adelaide.
20 November 2003 Seminar: Recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customary law: International and domestic implications. HREOC Meeting Room, Sydney.
31 October 2003 Jabiluka National Day of Celebration. Help celebrate the Mirrar people's victory in stopping mining at Jabiluka in Kakadu national Park. For details of events around the country, click here.
27-28 October 2003 Indigenous Fishing Rights: Moving Forward 2003 Conference. Fremantle WA. Registration form [PDF]
16-17 October 2003 National Indigenous Custody Conference. Adelaide.
Further info: indigenousconventions@bigpond.com
14-15 October 2003
[PDF - 3600KB]		 National Indigenous Juvenile Justice Conference. Adelaide.
Further info: indigenousconventions@bigpond.com
3-4 October 2003 ReconciliACTION Network Conference, Sydney.
8-12 September 2003 3rd National Indigenous Male Health Conference & 5th National Men and Boys Health Conference. Cairns.
2 September 2003 Sydney book signing for Paddy's Road with Pat Dodson, Dymock's Book Store, 424 George St, 12.30-1.30pm.
29 August 2003 Launch of Patrick Dodson's biography, Paddy's Road, at the Melbourne Writers Festival.
9 August 2003 International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
14-18 July 2003 No More Radioactive Genocide Gathering - Silverton, NSW
14-17 July 2003 Conference: International Perspectives on Peace and Reconciliation. University of Melbourne.
6-13 July 2003 NAIDOC Week
7 June 2003 Sea of Hands at Sydney Swans' Annual Marn Grook Trophy, Stadium Australia, Sydney
3-5 June 2003 Native Title Conference 2003, Alice Springs
3 June 2003 Anniversary of Mabo decision
31 May 2003 Friends of Tranby 10th Anniversary Annual Dinner - Sydney
28 May 2003 'Contesting the Frontier: Truth and Method in Australian History' - Public forum with Keith Windshuttle, Henry Reynolds & Greg Lehman, University of Sydney
27 May - 3 June 2003 Reconciliation Week
27 May 2003 Anniversary of 1967 referendum
26 May 2003 National Sorry Day
26 May 2003 Guringayi Festival launch (includes the Sea of Hands). 12 noon, Civic Centre Lawns, 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood.
26 May-13 July 2003 Guringayi Festival 2003 - "Honouring the Ancestors" - A celebration of Aboriginal Culture and Heritage. Sydney. Download the Festival Program - [PDF - 205Mb]
24 May 2003 Back to the Block Family Day 2003 - celebrating the uniqueness of the Aboriginal Community of Redfern.
22 - 26 May 2003 Indigenous writiers speak out at Sydney Writier's Festival
20 May - 2 Jun 2003 Message Sticks Indigenous Arts Festival - Sydney Opera House.
7 April 2003 NSW - "Why Reconciliation is Not Enough" - Discussion with Phil Glendenning, ANTaR National President.
4-6 April 2003 ANTaR National Congress and AGM - Adelaide
12 March 2003 NSW - Conference - "Advocacy" (includes Reconciliation case study)
12 Feb 2003 QLD - Book launch - "Black lives: Government lies"
26 Jan 2003 Invasion Day : Survival Concert; Yabun Concert - Sydney
25-26 Jan 2003 Yorta Yorta Survival Weekend, Barmah Forest.
10 Dec 2002 Human Rights Day ; 10th Anniversary of former PM, Paul Keating's landmark Redfern Speech.
8 Dec 2002 Imagine: Rights, Justice & Reconciliation. Major community event, incl Sea of Hands, Treasury Gardens, Melbourne.
2 Nov 2002 Sea of Hands 5th Anniversary event, Redfern Park, Sydney.
12 Oct 2002 5th anniversary of the first Sea of Hands in Canberra.
10 Oct 2002 8th National Indigenous Music, Sporting, Entertainment & Community Awards (aka 'the Deadlys').
3 Oct 2002 Public Meeting: Who's Justice? Brisbane City Hall.
2 Oct 2002 Sea of Hands, King George Square, Brisbane.
1-3 Oct 2002 Decolonising minds and hearts: an anti-racism education forum. Action for World Development, Sydney.
20-21 Sep 2002 Conference: International Perspectives on Reconciliation. National Library, Canberra. (Free)
8 Sep 2002 World Reconciliation Day
27-29 Aug 2002 National Treaty Conference, Canberra
24 Aug 2002 Reconciliation Action Network NSW (RAN) meeting, UTS, Sydney. (Open to all young people 16-29)
7-14 July 2002 NAIDOC Week - Theme: Recognition, Rights, Reform
6 July 2002 RAN (Reconciliation Action NSW) meeting, Sydney. RAN is a new youth reconciliation group
26-28 Jun 2002 Treaty - Advancing Reconciliation Conference, Perth
3-5 Jun 2002 Unfinished Business Conference, Melbourne
3 Jun 2002 Eddie Mabo Memorial Lecture, Melbourne
1 Jun 2002 Reconciliation Day at Bagot Community, Darwin
1 Jun 2002 Reconciliation Dinner, Sydney
27 May - 2 Jun Reconciliation Week
26 May 2002 National information about Sorry Day events
13 May - 2 Jun Message Sticks, Sydney Opera House
25-26 May 2002 Sea of Hands, Homebush Stadium, Sydney
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