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The Constitution (Preamble) Amendment Bill 2009 was passed in the Queensland Parliament on the evening of the 24th of February, 2010.
The Preamble recognises Aboriginal Peoples and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the first Australians.
The Preamble and a summary can be downloaded from the Reference documents section of this site.
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NEW resource links have been posted on the Reference documents section of this site.
Check it out!
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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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Jumullun Aboriginal Artefacts
have Aboriginal flags and a limited number of Torres Strait Island flags for sale.
Cost is $25 per 5x3 foot flag.
Phone:
(07) 3266 1465
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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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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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Last year's highlight was Riding the Black Cockatoo
by local author, John Danalis. We think this book is a MUST READ! This title is readily
available through Brisbane City Council libraries.
MEETING DATES AND TITLES for 2010 are:
MARCH 14 : “Ted Kennedy, Priest of Redfern” by Edmund Campion
APRIL 18 : “Footprints: the journey of Lucy and Percy Pepper” by Simon Flagg
MAY 30 : “The City’s Outback” by Gillian Cowlishaw
JULY 11: “Maralinga: the Anangu story” by Yalata and Oak Valley communities with Christobel Mattingley
AUGUST 22: “It is no secret” by Donna Meehan
OCTOBER 3: “Seven Seasons at Arakun” by Paula Shaw
NOVEMBER 14: “Three Warriors Within” by Marcus Pedro
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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