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  Issue 152









   Calendar


NIT is proud to promote the following upcoming events. To upload your FREE community event listing, please click here

  Lowanna 
Thursday, 10 April 2008
April 10th 2008 - May 18th 2009, Boscia Gallery, Melbourne, 26th June 2008, Art Centre Berlin, Germany, an exhibition by Indigenous photographer Wayne Quilliam, Quilliam analyses and deciphers images of the nude female form and landscapes to engage the viewer.

http://www.waynequilliamphotography.com.au
  Cape York Indigneous Women's Leadership Workshop 
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
May 13-15th, Rydges Esplanade, Cairns, Far North Queensland, Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) Indigenous Leadership Engagement Group invites nominations, submit by 24th April, for more information please phone Jacqui Pearce on 02 6121 4118.

http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/
  8th Biennial Indigenous Art Show and Cultural Festival 08 
Friday, 16 May 2008
May 16th-17th, Chelmer, Qld, a kaleidoscope of Australian Indigenous cultural experiences will be on display, art and crafts, workshops, basket-weaving, Indigenous games and activities, food stalls, music performances, contact Catherine and Kerry at Benarrawa CDA on benarrawa@westnet.com.au or phone 07 3379 9925.

  Employment Expo 
Friday, 16 May 2008
The Southern Region Employment & Strategy Group will hold the Expo at the Moruya (NSW) Golf Club from 9.30am. Participants include Moruya East Village Project, NSW Fire Brigade, Australian Defence Forces, Employment & Training Outcomes, NSW TAFE, Campbell Page, Gudhuga Aboriginal Employment Corporation, Mordek, Clubs NSW and many other local businesses. Phone (02) 4476 4747.

  Just Partners conference 
Thursday, 22 May 2008
May 22nd-23rd, Rydges Lakeside, Canberra, national conference on family violence, specialist courts and the idea of integration, keynote speakers include Vera Baird QC, Raymond E. Wyant and more, workshop presentations included, for more info see website or contact vocc@act.gov.au or ring 1800 822 272.

http://www.victimsupport.act.gov.au/category.php?id=43
  ALS Educational Scholarships 
Friday, 23 May 2008
The Aboriginal Legal Service WA is seeking applications from Aboriginal students studying at either primary of secondary school for the 2008 Educational Scholarship program. Three primary and two second scholarships are available in various areas of WA. Scholarships close on May 23. Details from 1800 019 900.

  The Long Walk 
Saturday, 24 May 2008
2:30-6:30 pm, Federation Square, Melbourne, invitation to join with Michael Long and the original walkers on the Long Walk on a Long Walk to the MCG, this is the key symbolic walk for 2008, walk will celebrate the positive achievements of Indigenous communities, community celebration includes stalls, kids' activities and performances from 2:30 pm.

http://www.thelongwalk.com.au
  19th annual RYDON Conference  
Monday, 2 June 2008
June 2-3rd, Newcastle, NSW, the annual Regional Youth Development Officers Network (RYDON) conference aims to be a place for innovative, cutting edge and thought-provoking discussion, skill building, sharing of ideas and debate for youth workers and people who work with young people, to obtain expression of interest forms contact Jim Campbell on James.campbell@portstephens.nsw.gov.au, or phone 02 49 84 5298 or download forms from the web address.

http://www.rydon.org.au
  Native Title conference 
Tuesday, 3 June 2008
June 3rd-5th, Perth, WA, focus: Koorah Yira Borrdah - past, present, future, native title conference remains the leading Indigenous policy conference in Australia, will examine how native title can recognise and strengthen the fabric of Indigenous nations, for more info phone 02 6246 1161 or email ntru@aiatsis.gov.au

http://ntru.aiatsis.gov.au/conf2008/conference2008a.html
  Australian Songwriters Conference 
Friday, 6 June 2008
6th-9th June, Ettalong Beach Club and Mantra Resort, NSW central coast, one hour north of Sydney, open to all songwriters, regardless of age, location, songwriting experience or genre, conference seminars, workshops and other activities will be relevant to both performing and non-performing songwriters, for more information see website or email info@australiansongwritersconference.com.au or phone 0412 149 094.

http://www.australiansongwritersconference.com.au/
  New Worlds, New Sovereignties conference 
Friday, 6 June 2008
6th-9th June, Building 148, the University of Melbourne Parville campus, thematic issues include INdigenous concepts and practices of sovereignty, historical genealogies of European concepts of sovereignty and more, keynote speakers include Larissa Behrendt, Fred Chaney, Ghassan Hage, Nin Thomas, Henry Reynolds and more, for more information see the website.

http://www.newsovereignties.org/
  Human Rights Law & Policy 2008 Conference 
Monday, 16 June 2008
16th-17th June, Marriott Hotel Melbourne, conference addresses human rights legislation, case law and policy changes, will explore several key issues on human rights in Australia, key speakers include Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Justice Geoffrey Robertson QC,Michael Jackson QC, Graeme Innes and more, for more information please see the website.

www.thomson.com.au/humanrights
  Converge on the Centre 
Saturday, 21 June 2008
2 pm, Court House Lawns, Mbantua-Alice Springs, National Day of Action, 1 year since the NT Intervention started, Join people around the country to support communities under attack from the NT Intervention.  Food, speakers, music,  Phone Barbara 0401 291 166 or Marlene 08 8052 5032 for more info.

  Message Sticks Festival 
Saturday, 5 July 2008
July 5th-7th, Sydney Opera House, Sydney, NSW, focussed on documentaries with highlights including a touching tale about an Indigenous actor who strives to achieve her dream – of becoming a Hollywood movie star, will then travel around Australia.

  Qld Children's Conference 
Tuesday, 8 July 2008
8th-9th July, 10 am- 3 pm, Clayfield College, 23 Gregory St, Clayfield, Qld, a two-day program of educational activities designed for prep to grade 12 students seeking enrichment beyond school curriculum, programs include website design, Aboriginal art, music composition, story telling and more, for more information please see the website or contact Rosanne Blundell at cc@qagct.org.au or phone 0401 616 633.

http://www.qagtc.org.au/cc2008/
  Rripangu Yirdaki Masterclass 
Monday, 21 July 2008
July 21-27th, Arnhem Land, The Rripangu Yirdaki Masterclass is a unique week-long cultural immersion event held on Aboriginal land and hosted by famed didgeridoo master Djalu Gurruwiwi, for more information please see the website.

http://www.djalu.com/awareness.html
  Qld suicide and self-harm prevention conference 
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
23rd-25th July, Cairns Convention Centre, Xnr Wharf and Sheridan St, Cairns, Qld, a conference focusing on Indigenous - Multicultural and new and emerging groups, keynote speakers include Dr Mick Adams, Dr Sheila Clark, Professor Diego De Leo, Professor Graham Martin and more, for more information email admin@kochfoundation.org.au or phone 07 4051 0727.

http://www.suicidepreventionconference2008.com/
  Men's Advisory Network conference 
Sunday, 3 August 2008
August 3rd-6th, Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle, WA, the 2nd national conference which aims to be more outcome orientated, keynote speakers include Sue Gordon, Maggie Dent and Professor John MacDonald.

http://www.promaco.com.au/2008/man/
  Second National Conference: Mens Advisory Network 
Sunday, 3 August 2008
August 3rd-6th, Esplanade Hotel, Cnr of Marine Terrace and Essex Street, Fremantle, WA, theme will be "‘from babies to blokes: the making of men", The Men's Advisory Network (MAN) is the peak body for service providers, organisations and individuals concerned with men’s health, wellbeing and other issues affecting males of all ages in Western Australia.

http://www.promaco.com.au/2008/man/
  They are meditating (Aboriginal bark painting exhibit) 
Sunday, 3 August 2008
Current- 3rd August, Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), 140 George Street, The Rocks, Sydney, an exhibition of bark paintings from the MCA’s Arnott’s Collection including work by internationally renowned master bark painter Yirawala (c.1897-1976), highlighting the dynamic stories and traditions closely connected to the land and sea country of northern Australia.

http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/events/event_items/they_are_meditating_-_mca_showcases_rare_and_significant_aboriginal_bark_painting_collection
  2008 Garma Festival of Traditional Culture 
Friday, 8 August 2008
8th-12th August, Nhulunbuy, north-east Arnhem Land, key forum theme will be Indigenous Knowledge: Caring for Culture and Country, Garma is a unique cobination of education, entertainment and cultural interactiona nd exchange, for more information see the website or email garmafest@bigpond.com or ring 08 8941 2900.

http://www.garma.telstra.com
  UNAA National Conference 
Thursday, 21 August 2008
21st-23rd August, Parliament House, Brisbane, Qld, sessions will focus on the UN regarding climate change, life long education, governance, peace, conflict and resolution, human rights, sustainability and global impact, for more information email unaabalmain@optusnet.com.au, or phone 07 32541096.

http://www.unaa.org.au/praxis.php/category/view/4
  3rd Annual Naitonal Basketball Championship 
Tuesday, 9 September 2008
9-12th September, Darwin Basketball Stadium, 220 Abala Road Marrara, Darwin, NT, presented by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander basketball associationDivisions available for teams; A Grade Men and Women, U18s, U16s and U14s boys and girls, team nomination fees: $250, registration closes August 8th, to obtain info package contact Nikita Ridgeway on 0415 095 661 or email koorigirl@mail.com, a drug and alcohol free event.

  National Indigenous Legal Conference 
Friday, 12 September 2008
12th September - 14th September, RACV club, Melbourne, Vic, hosted by Indigenous Law Students and Lawyers Association of Victoria - Tarwirri Inc with a number of partners, inaugural Indigenous legal ball will be held at the Melbourne Town Hall following the conclusion of the conference. For further information please call (03) 9607 9474.

http://www.tarwirri.com.au
  Art at the heart: Regional arts Australia conference 2008 
Friday, 3 October 2008
3rd-5th October, Alice Springs, NT, Art at the heart will provide an opportunity for artistic and cultural exchange, cross cultural collaboration and best practice approaches to working in the arts.

http://www.artattheheart.com.au/ah/1.asp
  Qld Indigenous rugby league knockout carnival 
Saturday, 18 October 2008
18th-19th October, 7am - 10:30 pm, Townsville Sports Reserve, Northwards Belgium Gardens, Townsville, Vern and Frank Daisy Cup, come celebrate 100 years of rugby league, includes cultural community fair, live entertainment, kids corner, gate prize givaways, more information or nominations contact Obe Geia at 0423 058 503.

http://www.murrieknockout.com
  World Indigenous Peoples' Conference on Education 
Sunday, 7 December 2008
7-11 December 2008, three venues throughout the conference: The Aborigines Advancement League, Victoria; Rod Laver Arena and Melbourne Park Functoin Centre; The Sydney Myer Music Bowl, for more information on registration and content, please see the website.

http://www.wipce2008.com/