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  ISSUE 180









   Calendar


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

  Studio Space: Cairns Indigenous art fair 
Monday, 18 May 2009
May 18th- July 13th, Tanks Art Centre, 46 Collins Avenue, Cairns, Queensland, about strengthening the Indigenous arts industry in Far North Queensland and aims to provide major opportunities for selected Indigenous artists to showcase their wors to a national and international audience, for more information call Lisa Michl on 07 4032 6608 or email l.michl@arts.qld.edu.au

http://www.tanksartscentre.com
  Guringai Festival 
Monday, 25 May 2009
May 25th-July 12th, in a number of locations throughout Sydney, a celebration of Aboriginal culture and heritage, includes a range of events like art exhibitions, films, performances, environmental walks, workshops and talks across the region, run by ten councils, for the full program please see the website.

http://www.guringaifestival.com.au/gf/index.html
  Colours of the Dreamtime 
Monday, 6 July 2009
Collaborative art exhibition of Indigenous Artists from across Qld and Australia at the Riverside Centre Eagle St in Brisbane to raise funds for an Indigenous school in Weipa Far North Qld.

www.malaruch.com.au
  Indigenous collection highlights of the Australian War Memorial 
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
The Memorial is custodian to a rich and diverse collection of objects relating directly to Indigenous Australians who have served within the Australian Defence Force. As part of NAIDOC Week, this free presentation will give an overview of this collection and will be delivered by an Indigenous member of staff who has recently returned from active service overseas with the Australian Army. Free. No bookings required. BAE Systems Theatre, 11 am.

www.awm.gov.au
  Healing Space, Healing Time 
Friday, 17 July 2009
July 17-19, Centre for Spiritual Learning, Leura, NSW. A weekend retreat for Indigenous people to support healing and recovery. Presented by the Foundation for Indigenous Recovery & Development in partnership with the Brahma Kumaris University. Covers relaxation techniques, positive thinking, meditation, bushwalks, circles for talking and sharing. Facilitated by Tjanara Goreng Goreng and Sally Segal. Book online or phone 0401 935 725.

www.bkwsu.org/au/retreats
  Aboriginal Cultural Camps - School Holiday Programs 
Sunday, 19 July 2009
19th - 26th July, Wollombi, Hunter Valley, July school holiday cultural camps, for children aged 5-16yrs, full of entertaining, educational cultural activites, tours, dancing, art & more, spaces are limited, please book early, transport from Sydney provided in costs, contact Sharon Williams, Thullii Dreaming 02.9675 5678 or at the website.

http://www.thullii.com.au
  Garma Festival 
Friday, 7 August 2009
August 7-11. Australia's leading Indigenous Cultural Exchange Event and national Key Forum on Creative Industries. Presented by the Yothu Yindi Foundation and held at Gulkula, North East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. Details on how to attend at www.garma.telstra.com or email garmafest@bigpond.com

www.stoptheintervention.org
  2009 Diversity@Work Awards 
Friday, 7 August 2009
Nominations close August 7th for The Diversity@Work Awards that recognise and reward the efforts of individuals, teams and organisations who encourage diversity and inclusion in their workplace, for more information, please see the link.

http://www.diversityatwork.com.au
  National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Male Health Convention 
Tuesday, 6 October 2009
October 6-7th, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, an opportunity to discuss Indigenous men's issues and to evaluate the effects of the past, the disadvantage of men's health at present, and the measures necessary to promote and ensure a healthier future, for more information please see the website or email menshealth@pco.com.au

http://www.workingwithmen.org.au
  LIME Connection III 2009 
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
The Leaders in Indigenous Medical Education (LIME) Connection III conference will be held at the Melbourne Law School from 3 - 4 December with a pre-conference Indigenous caucus at the Institute of Koorie Education in Geelong on 2 December. The conference will focus on 'Advancing Indigenous Health: Workforce Innovations'. Call for papers closes 28 August and Student and Community Bursary places will be offered. For further details visit www.limenetwork.net.au or contact Erin Nicholls 03 8344 0828 / lime- network@unimelb.edu.au.

www.limenetwork.net.au