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  Issue 156









   Calendar


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

  A Close the Gap Event 
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
10 am-2 pm, Victorian Aboriginal Health Service, 186 Nicholson St, Fitzroy, Vic, a Close the Gap campaign, series of talks will include community elder Aunty Alma Thorpe delivering an oral history of the service, Aboriginal health workers available to answer questiosn, lunch included, RSVP rachelb@oxfam.org.au

http://www.oxfam.org.au/media/article.php?id=473
  NAIDOC: Rockhampton Kap Mauri 
Saturday, 5 July 2008
6:30 pm- late, Bauhinia House, Cnr. High and Berseker St, North Rockhampton, Qld, Kap Mauri dinner to celebrate NAIDOC week, for more information contact SAIMA TSI Corp. on 07 49 229 280.

  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/
  Indigenous Memorial Service 
Wednesday, 9 July 2008
Noon, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander war memorial, 350 metres in bushland behind the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, ACT, Department of Defence will hold a Memorial Service to honour Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Service Personnel , Following the service a light lunch will be served. Please contact Ms Jenny Maidment (02) 61272978 or email jennifer.maidment@defence.gov.au  to confirm attendance and for further information.

  NAIDOC: Cairns march and NAIDOC in the park 
Friday, 11 July 2008
9-9:30 am, muster at the Civic Centre car park, march departs from car park at 9:30 am, proceeds down Grafton St to Spence St and then down Spence St to Fogarty Park, NAIDOC in the Park at Fogarty Park from 10am-5 pm, includes Welcome to Country, speeches, entertainment, information stalls, Indigenous business stalls, food and drink.

  NAIDOC: Rockhampton march and stalls  
Friday, 11 July 2008
July 11th, march to cricket grounds, stalls at cricket grounds, arts and crafts, food, performance by Mabuigw Bsaalaya Gospel Group, for more information contact SAIMA TSI Corp on 07 49 229 280.

  Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu 
Friday, 11 July 2008
July 11th-12th, 8:15 pm, Sydney Opera House, a part of the Message Sticks Festival, for two shows only Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu will perform tracks from his debut album Gurrumul accompanied by his collaborator of 10 years, ex-Killjoy Michael Hohnen on double bass, and guitarist Francis Diatshenko, tickets are $35 or $25 concessions, for bookings call 02 9250 7777 or visit the website.

http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com
  NAIDOC: Cairns dinner 
Saturday, 12 July 2008
7pm - late, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Cairns, Qld, the annual Cairns NAIDOC dinner, dress is smart casual, tickets $55 (includes bus transfer to and from city), tickets can be bought from Ticketlink at the Ciarns Civic Centre, or phone 07 40 319 555

  NAIDOC 08: Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu 
Sunday, 13 July 2008
July 13-14th, 7 pm, James O Fairfax Theatre, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu will perform as part of NAIDOC week celebrations, the Sunday show will be performed with Shellie Morris, cost $45 or $40 for members/concession, bookings essential, please see website or call 02 6240 6537.

http://www.nga.gov.au/Naidoc
  Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu at World Youth Day 
Thursday, 17 July 2008
The Domain, Sydney, NSW, Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu will perform at World Youth Day.

http://www.wyd2008.org/index.php/en
  Klub Koori: "The Legends" 
Friday, 18 July 2008
8 pm - 2 am, The Factory Theatre, 105 Victoria Rd, Marrickville, NSW, presenting Vic Simms, Roger Knox, Auriel Andrews, Col Hardy and Bobby McLeod, tickets are $20 at the door, an over 18s event.

  NAIDOC 08: Wollongong event 
Friday, 18 July 2008
10am-2pm, Bellambi Neighbourhood Centre, cnr Rothery Rd and Cawley St, Wollongong NOrthern Districts Aboriginal Communitiy (WNDAC) present a day for the Aboriginal community, activities will include painting a mural with local Koori artist Kevin Butler, Didgeridoo lesson with Mark Mongta, beading and jewellery making, free BBQ lunch, day is free, all are welcome, for more information contact Karen Gough at 42686283

  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
July 23rd-25th, Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns, Qld, have a strong Indigenous and multicultural focus, themes for the conference are: Self-harm, early intervention postvention and bereavement, download registration form from website or contact admin@kochfoundation.org.au or phone 07 4051 0727

http://www.suicidepreventionconference2008.com/
  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/
  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
  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/
  Indigenous Community Governance Forum 08 
Wednesday, 6 August 2008
6th-7th August, Crowne Plaza, Darling Harbour, Sydney, a conference looking at effective capacity building strategies and governance to empower communities for the future, speakers include Desert Peoples Centre Chair Harold Furber, Torres Shire Council mayore Napau Pedro Stephen, CEO of Goldfields Land and Sea Council Brian Wyatt and more, for more information call 02 9431 8755

http://www.liquidlearning.com.au
  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
  ATSISA trivia and auction night 
Friday, 8 August 2008
7 pm start, doors open 6:30, Belconnen Labour Club, Chandler Street, Belconnen, ACT, a fun night of trivia and prizes, along with an optional scavenger hunt, a silent auction of art work, sporting memorabilia and other various items, raising funds to send 10 Indigenous students from the University of Canberra to National Indigenous Tertiary Student Games in Perth in September, tickets $15 p/p, $10 student/concession, table cost (seats of 10) is $90, tickets can be purchased by emailing atsisa@theucsa.org.au

atsisa@theucsa.org.au
  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/