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AN AFTERNOON OF RECONCILIATION ACTIVITIES
Saturday 13 February 2010
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To commemorate the National Apology in 2008 the people of Queensland’s
Indigenous and non Indigenous communities are invited to participate in An Afternoon of Reconciliation Activities.
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2 pm – Forum
Topic: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People & the Queensland Justice System
Includes Guest Speakers from Amnesty International, ANTaR & ATSIWALAS
Venue:
All Hallows, Claver Theatre, Ann Street, Fortitude Valley (Onsite
parking is available – enter from Dodge Lane, off Boundary Street.)
5 pm – City Walk Boundary Street Spring Hill – Boundary Street West End
Departing from St James College 201 Boundary Street, Spring Hill
Celebrate
the Anniversary of The National Apology 2008 by joining Queensland’s
Indigenous and non Indigenous community members on a walk which
reflects on the historic fact that Aboriginal Australians were banned
from the Brisbane CBD after dusk.
7 pm – Free Barbecue & Music
Kurilpa Park at Kurilpa Point (RSVP for Catering)
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring wet weather protection in case of rain.
Elders transport available on request.
For Further information contact:
Heather Castledine Ph: 0400 703 706
Rosalie Raciti
Ph: 3857 2373 Email: rosalieraciti@gmail.com
Amanda Manton
Ph: 0411 596 294 Email: birdsofparadise2@gmail.com
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There are quite a few events happening in February so be sure to check
the events listings below and on the events page of this website.
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NAIDOC Week preparations are underway with the National Committee selecting the theme: Unsung Heroes – Closing the Gap by Leading Their Way
This
year’s theme is about recognising the people who contribute to
Australian society, often going without recognition. These unsung
heroes are quiet achievers in Indigenous communities who are leading
their own way,
and in doing so, helping other Indigenous people set their own direction for the future.
The 2010 National NAIDOC Poster Competition and National NAIDOC Awards nominations are now open!
Take
the time to recognise someone who makes a difference in the lives of
others by nominating them for a National NAIDOC Award. You
can nominate online at
www.naidoc.org.au/NAIDOC-awards/nomination.aspx
Also, check out the
new NAIDOC Award, the Caring for Country Award! Indigenous artists
interested in national exposure and a cash prize of $5,000 enter the
NAIDOC poster competition online at www.naidoc.org.au/naidocPoster/enterOnline.aspx
Visit the NAIDOC website for more information
www.naidoc.org.au
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QPAC Art Tour for Reconciliation additional information
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Belinda Macartney has kindly provided additional information for those people who attended the QPAC Art Tour Before the Q150 and Long Before performance at the Cremorne Theatre on 17 December (last year).
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| On 24 November 2009, Premier Anna Bligh said... |
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I am pleased to introduce the Constitution (Preamble) Amendment Bill 2009. This preamble will modernise our Constitution, providing a vision for the kind of state that Queenslanders believe in a society based on democracy, freedom and peace.
A key aspect is the acknowledgement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first Australians and, indeed, the first Queenslanders ...
(Download a PDF of the full transcript of Anna Bligh's Preamble Introduction via the link below. PDFs of the Constitution Amendment Bill and Explanatory Notes are also available for download via the links below.)
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The Queensland Government Reconciliation Action Plan 2009-2012
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In what is a state first, the Queensland Government Reconciliation Action Plan 2009-2012 was announced on Tuesday 23 June. The Reconciliation Action Plan is designed to contribute to reconciliation in four key areas: relationship, respect, opportunities and accountabilities.
The Queensland Government will ensure that all Queensland government agencies demonstrate that the Reconciliation Action Plan is their minimum commitment to reconciliation and report on progress with implementation as part of their annual reports.
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Reading for Reconciliation 2010 |
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Reading for Reconciliation has just completed another very educational,
inspiring and successful year with a visit to Minjerribah (North
Stradbroke Island) for the first public exhibition of some of Oodgeroo
Noonuccal’s original work at the local North Stradbroke Island
Historical Museum at Dunwich. We were welcomed by Aunty Donna Ruska,
who spoke of the ongoing struggles being faced by the local people in
having their land claims settled and then were accompanied by her on a
visit to Moongalba to visit Oodgeroo’s grave and listen to a poetry
reading by her grand-daughter Petrina Walker. We also visited Capeemba
(Myora Springs), and (Bummiera) Brown Lake, where some of Oodgeroo’s
stories from her book Stradbroke Dreamtime
were read aloud. We felt that Oodgeroo’s spirit must have been watching
over us there when we saw an enormous carpet snake (Kabool) curled up
in a nearby tree!!!
If you have might be interested in joining
this group, please come along to our first meeting for 2010, scheduled
for Sunday, January 31 from 10.30 am-12.30 pm, at the Loris Williams
Room, kuril dhagun, State Library of Queensland. New members are always
welcome. This will be our usual meeting time and place for the whole
year and we will continue to gather at approximately six weekly
intervals. The dates of the remainder of 2010 will be decided upon at
this first meeting.
The book we are reading over the Christmas season is Riding the Black Cockatoo
by local author, John Danalis. John will be joining to discuss this
fascinating work at our January meeting. This title is readily
available through Brisbane City Council libraries. If you want any
further details on our group, please contact Helen Carrick - helen.carrick@uq.net.au |
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Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs)
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A Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is a tool to help your organisation build positive relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. It gives you a format for exploring how reconciliation can advance your business/organisational objectives. And it’s your public contribution towards the national effort to close the 17-year life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
Reconciliation Australia's website contains detailed information to support and encourage organisations to sign up to their own tailored Reconciliation Action Plan. To view this information visit www.reconciliation.org.au
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Learn online and share pride in Australia's Indigenous cultures
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Developed to meet the huge, post-apology demand for information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their history and cultures, Reconciliation Australia has developed a ground-breaking, new resource for workplaces, schools and individual Australians.
Share Our Pride is a cultural awareness website which brings together facts and figures, answers to common questions and lots of inspiring stories to help build respectful relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. The site was developed with funding from the Westpac Foundation and Coles Group Community Fund and is now available free of charge to schools, public and private sector organisations and individuals wanting to understand more about the special place of Australia’s first peoples.
To find out more go to the Reconciliation Australia page of this site.
To use the site, all you have to do is go to www.shareourpride.org.au and register your name, email address and organisation (if applicable) once only.
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