| Monday 19 February 2007 |
ASG BUSINESS MEETING at Nelson Heather
Centre, cnr Jacksons & Pittwater Roads, North Narrabeen. 7.30pm.
ALL WELCOME. Details: Anna 9913 7940. |
| Thursday 22 February 2007 |
Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment: Past, present and what about
the future? Meeting at the Tramshed, Narrabeen 7-9pm. Cost:
$7 per person (incl. drinks & nibbles). Bookings: email Judith
Bennett at sydney.educ@npansw.org.au.
The Forum is being organised by Friends of Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment
whose charter is to lobby for permanent environmental protection for
the remaining bushland in the catchment.
Either Susan Moylan-Coombs or Lois Birk will be talking about the
Aboriginal significance of Narrabeen Lagoon and its catchment. |
| Monday 5 March 2007 |
Information Night. These are the Killing Times: Achieving
Indigenous Health Equality.
Guest Speaker: Gary Highland -National Director, Australians for
Native Title and Reconciliation (ANTaR). 7.30pm.
Nelson Heather Centre, cnr Jacksons & Pittwater Roads, North
Narrabeen. ALL WELCOME. Click here
for more details. |
| Monday 19th March, 2007 7.30pm |
ASG BUSINESS MEETING at Nelson Heather Centre,
cnr Jacksons & Pittwater Roads, North Narrabeen. ALL WELCOME.
Details: Anna 9913 7940. |
| Saturday 24th 10am-10pm & Sunday 25th
March 10am-5pm |
Bilarong Cultural Festival. This years theme incorporates
embracing diversity, promoting harmony and ensuring sustainability.
Entertainment will include dance performances from many cultures,
a special kids program, entertainment, stalls, interactive workshops
and discussion forums. In preparation for this Festival and the Parade
of Light, Pittwater Council is hosting two free community workshops
for all ages on 11 and 21 March. All murals and lanterns created will
be integrated into the Festival. To book a place at these workshops
ph: 9970 1169.
Venue: Bilarong Reserve, Wakehurst Parkway, North Narrabeen. |
| Monday 26th March, 2007 10am |
Film: Bush School. An inspiring film released in
2006, about a school for Aboriginal children in remote Central Australia,
will be screen at Council Chambers, Warringah Council. Morning tea
on arrival will be followed by the film and discussion. A Seniors
Week event. FREE. Bookings: Pat Frater 9971 0735.
Venue: Council Chambers, Warringah Council. |
| Monday 2nd April, 2007 7.30pm |
Guest Speaker: Indigenous Barrister, Norman Laing,
will be speaking at the Aboriginal Support Group – Manly Warringah
Pittwater information night. Norman is originally from Dunghutti country
and is now living here in Guringai land. He will be speaking on the
anniversaries being held this year, including the 40th anniversary
of the 1967 Referendum and the 10th anniversary of the Bringing
Them Home report. ALL WELCOME. Enquiries: Lizzie 9918 2594, Vanessa
9970 5456. Click here for more
info.
Venue: Nelson Heather Centre, cnr Jacksons & Pittwater Roads,
North Narrabeen. |
Monday 16th April, 2007 7.30pm |
ASG BUSINESS MEETING at Nelson Heather Centre,
cnr Jacksons & Pittwater Roads, North Narrabeen. ALL WELCOME.
Details: Anna 9913 7940. |
| Monday 7th May, 2007 7.30pm |
Indigenous speaker: Dr Anita Heiss, Author
A Wiradjuri woman now living in Sydney. Much published author, academic
and recently featured in the Sunday Life. She is funny, wise, touching
and political. You will have a chance to purchase copies of her books.
ALL WELCOME. Enquiries: Lizzie 9918 2594, Vanessa 9970 5456 or click
here.
Venue: Nelson Heather Centre, cnr Jacksons & Pittwater Roads,
North Narrabeen. |
Monday 21st May, 7.30pm |
ASG BUSINESS MEETING at Nelson Heather Centre,
cnr Jacksons & Pittwater Roads, North Narrabeen. ALL WELCOME.
Details: Anna 9913 7940. |
2007
GURINGAI FESTIVAL – Thursday May 21 to Sunday July 15
Theme: CORROBOREE, CULTURE, COMMUNITY
For full details, including events visit: www.guringaifestival.com.au
|
| Thursday 24th May, 6pm to 7pm |
Launch of the Guringai Festival at St Ives Shopping
Village hosted by Ku-ring-gai Council.
Details: Vivien Mouradian, 9424 0868. |
** ANNIVERSARIES TO REMEMBER **
This year marks three major events in the history of Aboriginal
Reconciliation:
26th May - 10th anniversary of the tabling in Parliament of the
Bringing Them Home report.
27th May - 40th anniversary of the 1967 Referendum.
3rd June - 15th anniversary of the Mabo land rights judgement.
|
| Saturday 26th May, from 10am |
Sorry Day March. March from the Sydney Town Hall
to First Fleet Park, Circular Quay. This is the 10th anniversary of
the tabling in Parliament of the Bringing Them Home report. Details:
0437 100 121or click
here |
| Sunday 27th May, 4.30pm-6.30pm |
ASG Sorry Day Commemoration. Please join us in
paying respect to the Stolen Generation. This is also the 40th anniversary
of the 1967 Referendum.
A candlelit walk will proceed from the Tramshed Community Centre,
Pittwater Rd, Narrabeen to the Scout Hall, Bilarong Reserve on Narrabeen
Lake. MC’s: Clair Jackson, Nancy Wood and Helen
Ford and Matthew Doyle will provide a Cultural Performance
- didg, dance and story. Plus sausage sizzle.
Details: Click
here or ph: Ingrid Storm on 9913 8226. |
RECONCILIATION
WEEK – Sunday May 27 to June 3
Theme: ONE PEOPLE, ONE PLACE, ONE FUTURE |
| June 5, 12, 19, 26, 7.30-9.30pm |
Aboriginal Spirituality: Steps to Connecting to Country.
This four week study program will be presented by Oomera Edwards.
A great insight into Aboriginal Spirituality. Cost: only $50 for four
weeks. Phone 9428 1197 or email kerriemckenzie@bigpond.com.
Venue: Senior Citizens Centre, Longueville Road, Lane Cove. |
Monday 18th June, 7.30pm |
ASG BUSINESS MEETING at Nelson Heather Centre,
cnr Jacksons & Pittwater Roads, North Narrabeen. ALL WELCOME.
Details: Anna 9913 7940. |
| Friday June 29th, 9.30am |
Film: KANYINI. Kanyini is a story told by Uncle
Bob Randall, Aboriginal Elder form Uluru. He explains how Indigenous
people have been dispossessed from Kanyini, the four central aspects
of life – belief system, spirituality, land and family. (This
is an Aboriginal Support Group event in association with the Mustaca
Family of Collaroy Cinema.) Doors open 9.10am as film will commence
at 9.30am. Tickets $5. All tickets sales will be donated to the Kanyini
Foundation for the Mutijulu Community. Bookings: Pat Frater 9971 0735.
Venue: Collaroy Cinema, Pittwater Rd, Collaroy. Click
here for more info. |
| Monday July 2nd 7.30pm |
The Writings of Philip McLaren. Guest Speaker:
Philip McLaren, Indigenous Author & Artist who lives on the Northern
Beaches. His books are best sellers and have been translated into
many languages for a growing international market. Philip has just
completed an historical novel, or more correctly a docufiction (fully
indexed documented fiction), about the real ‘Man from Snowy
River’.
Nelson Heather Centre, cnr Jacksons & Pittwater Roads, North Narrabeen.
7.30pm. ALL WELCOME. Details: Vanessa 9970 5456 or Lizzie 9918 2594
or click here. |
| 29th June - 29th July |
Masterworks from the Lawson-Menzies Indigenous Art Collection
- Manly Art Gallery & Museum, West Esplanade Reserve, Manly. Guided
Tours: 3pm Sundays. Ph: 9949 1776. Free entry. www.manly.nsw.gov.au |
| NAIDOC
Week - 8 to 15 July 2007.
The national theme for 2007 is, 50 years: Looking Forward,
Looking Blak.
NAIDOC celebrates the survival of Indigenous culture and the Indigenous
contribution to modern Australia. All Australians are encouraged
to participate in NAIDOC Week activities. Click
here for more information. |
| Sunday 8th July, 10.30-12 noon |
Kids Art Adventures: Children aged 5-10 years create
their own artworks in a workshop environment in response to the exhibitions
on display. $5. Manly Art Gallery & Museum, West Esplanade Reserve,
Manly. Ph: 9949 1776. www.manly.nsw.gov.au |
Monday 16th July, 7.30pm |
ASG BUSINESS MEETING at Nelson Heather Centre,
cnr Jacksons & Pittwater Roads, North Narrabeen. ALL WELCOME.
Details: Anna 9913 7940. |
| Monday 6th August, 7.30pm |
Monday 6th August, 7.30pm. Film: Bush School.
We will be providing a viewing of the documentary film by Bryan Duffy,
Bush School, followed by discussion about the film
and current issues. Click here for
more information. To be held at Nelson Heather Centre, cnr Jacksons
& Pittwater Roads, North Narrabeen. ALL WELCOME. Details: Lizzie
ph: 9918 2594. |
| Sunday 12th August, 10.30pm |
KANYINI will be shown on SBS television at 10.30pm.
Click here for more info. about the
film. If you missed one of the local screenings in June, this is your
chance to see a truly amazing film. |
| Monday 20th August, 7.30pm |
ASG BUSINESS MEETING at Nelson Heather Centre,
cnr Jacksons & Pittwater Roads, North Narrabeen. ALL WELCOME.
Details: Anna 9913 7940. |
| Tuesday 21st August, 12.15pm for 12.30pm
start |
Forum with Pat Dodson on the topic Liyarn
Ngarn (Common Fate between Black and White Australian), hosted
by Minister Linda Burney. NSW Parliament House Theatrette, Macquarie
St, Sydney. RSVP (02) 9572 6044 or email: admin@ces.org.au.
Click here |
| Wednesday 22nd August, 7.15pm |
ANTaR invites you to the Premiere of a wonderful documentary film,
Liyarn Ngarn, a moving story of culture, identity
and land. Patrick Dodson, who co-produced the film, will be there
for the evening, together with the acclaimed British actor Pete Postlethwaite,
who tells the story of the film. They will be joined by Indigenous
songman Archie Roach, whose presence adds such depth of feeling to
the documentary. This will certainly be an extraordinary evening.
There is no charge for the event: it is a particular treat for the
ANTaR network, and to rekindle the fire in our bellies. If interested
in attending this film
please RSVP to ANTaR ASAP - before 16th August. Call 9555 6138 or
email antat@antar.org.au. Click
here to see the flyer. |
| Monday 3rd September, 7.30pm |
Prof. Larissa Behrendt will lead a discussion on
the Government's declared "national emergency" in Aboriginal
communities. Larissa is a Professor of Law and Director of Research
at the Jumbunna Indigenous House of Learning at the University of
Technology, Sydney. Larissa is a Judicial Member of the Administrative
Decisions Tribunal, Equal Opportunity Division and the Alternate Chair
of the Serious Offenders Review Board. She has published on property
law, indigenous rights, dispute resolution and Aboriginal women's
issues. To be held at Nelson Heather Centre, cnr Jacksons & Pittwater
Roads, North Narrabeen. ALL WELCOME. Details: Lizzie 9918 2594. |
| Saturday 22nd September 2007, 1pm |
Lex Wotton Rally. In support of a man imprisoned
after the protests in Palm Island relating to the death in custody
and policeman not convicted.
1pm starting at Everleigh St -The Block. |
3rd October - 4th November 2007
10am-4pm, Wed-Sun |
Tracking the Spirit - An Exhibition of Aboriginal
Art. Opening night Fri 5th Oct, 7pm
Hornsby Art Gallery, 208 Pacific Hwy, Hornsby. |
| Thursday 4th October 2007, 6.30pm |
INVITATION TO COMMUNITY FORUM ON THE GOVERNMENT'S EMERGENCY INTERVENTION
IN THE NT
This forum brings together representatives from the Aboriginal community
to share their views on the Government’s emergency intervention.
Speakers: • Olga Havnen – Coordinator, combined Aboriginal
organizations of the NT. • Speaker on Indigenous customary
law and land rights. • Pat O’Shane, NSW Magistrate •
Chaired by Councillor Roy Ah See, (Sydney/ Newcastle) NSW Aboriginal
Land Council.
Redfern Community Centre, Hugo St, Redfern. RSVP: Wirringa Baiya
Aboriginal Women's Legal Centre
Phone: (02) 9569 3847 or e-mail Krista_Christensen@clc.net.au or
Leonie_Mason@clc.net.au. Light Refreshment provided. |
| Monday 15th October, 7.30pm |
ASG Business Meeting at Nelson Heather Centre,
cnr Jacksons & Pittwater Roads, North Narrabeen. ALL WELCOME.
Details: Anna 9913 7940. |
| Monday 5th November, 7.30pm |
The ASG invites you to a viewing of a wonderful documentary film,
Liyarn Ngarn, a moving story of culture, identity
and land. British actor Pete Postlethwaite tells the story of his
journey with Archie Roach, whose presence adds such depth of feeling
to the documentary. Patrick Dodson also features in the film and was
a co-producer. To be held at Nelson Heather Centre, cnr Jacksons &
Pittwater Roads, North Narrabeen. ALL WELCOME. Details: Lizzie ph:
9918 2594. |
| Monday 19th November, 2007 7.30pm |
ASG Business Meeting at Nelson Heather Centre,
cnr Jacksons & Pittwater Roads, North Narrabeen. ALL WELCOME.
Details: Anna 9913 7940. |
| Monday 3rd December, 2007 7.30pm |
ASG Planning Meeting - to talk about the Group’s
focus and to share responsibilities for 2008. Nelson Heather Centre,
cnr Jacksons & Pittwater Roads, North Narrabeen. ALL WELCOME.
Details: Anna 9913 7940. |
| Saturday 15 December, 2007 from 4pm |
ASG Christmas Get–Together from 4pm by the
shore of Narrabeen Lagoon at the end of Robertson Street. Please bring
picnic food to share and a blanket or chair to sit on. Telephone 9971
0735 if the weather is not fine. |
| Sunday 20 January, 2008 5pm |
You are invited to attend the NSW ANTaR fundraising Theatre Party
to see Ngapartji Ngapartji at the Belvoir Street
Theatre, Surrey Hills. Tickets are $50 (which is a saving of $4).
Payment is required to NSW ANTaR by Wednesday 12th December 2007,
PO box 1176, Rozelle NSW 2039. |
| Monday 17th March, 7.30pm |
ASG Business Meeting at Nelson Heather Centre,
cnr Jacksons & Pittwater Roads, North Narrabeen. ALL WELCOME.
Details: Anna 9913 7940. |
| Monday 7th April, 2008 7.30pm |
Join us to Celebrate & Relive the Momentous
Days of 12th – 13th February 2008.
The Welcome to Country and Kevin Rudd’s Apology to Australia's
Indigenous Peoples speech will be shown, followed by discussion
and supper. To be held at Nelson Heather Centre, cnr Jacksons &
Pittwater Roads, North Narrabeen. ALL WELCOME. Details: Anna 9913
7940 or Vanessa 9970 5456. For more information click
here |
| Monday 18th February, 2008 7.30pm |
ASG Business Meeting at Nelson Heather Centre,
cnr Jacksons & Pittwater Roads, North Narrabeen. ALL WELCOME.
Details: Anna 9913 7940. |
| Monday 3rd March, 2008 7.30pm |
Guest Speaker - Minmia, launching her latest book
'Under the Quandong Tree'. To be held at Nelson Heather
Centre, cnr Jacksons & Pittwater Roads, North Narrabeen. ALL WELCOME.
Details: Anna 9913 7940 or Vanessa 9970 5456. For more information
click here |
| Monday 7th April, 2008 7.30pm |
Join us to Celebrate & Relive the Momentous
Days of 12th – 13th February 2008.
The Welcome to Country and Kevin Rudd’s Apology to Australia's
Indigenous Peoples speech will be shown, followed by discussion
and supper. To be held at Nelson Heather Centre, cnr Jacksons &
Pittwater Roads, North Narrabeen. ALL WELCOME. Details: Anna 9913
7940 or Vanessa 9970 5456. |
| Monday 21st April, 2008 7.30pm |
ASG Business Meeting at Nelson Heather Centre,
cnr Jacksons & Pittwater Roads, North Narrabeen. ALL WELCOME.
Details: Anna 9913 7940. |
| Monday 28th April, 2008 9.30am to 11:30am |
The documentary film Bush Mechanics will be shown
as part of Seniors Week at Warringah Council Chambers, Dee Why. FREE.
Enquiries phone Pat Frater 9971 0735. |
| Monday 5th May, 2008 7.30pm |
The Aboriginal Support Group – Manly Warringah Pittwater is
hosting a film showing of David Bradbury’s documentary
film “A Hard Rain”. The film will be followed
by discussion and supper. To be held at Nelson Heather Centre, cnr
Jacksons & Pittwater Roads, North Narrabeen. ALL WELCOME. Details:
Anna 9913 7940 or Vanessa 9970 5456. |
| Monday 19th May, 2008 7.30pm |
ASG Business Meeting at Nelson Heather Centre,
cnr Jacksons & Pittwater Roads, North Narrabeen. ALL WELCOME.
Details: Anna 9913 7940. |
| Saturday May 24th, 2008, 3.00-5.30pm |
SORRY DAY 2008. A creative, cultural afternoon
– decorating clapsticks with Nikki McCarthy, indigenous artist,
and listening, watching and dancing with Lilly Shearer, performer
and educator, who brings with her a didgeridoo player and dancer.
Plenty of opportunities to participate, learn and have fun. Free sausage
sizzle.
The Scout Hall, Bilarong Reserve, Wakehurst Parkway, North Narrabeen,
NSW. Enquiries: Ingrid Storm 9913 8226. Click
here for more information. |
| 25th May – 20th July |
GURINGAI FESTIVAL 2008: Year of the Apology.
The annual Guringai Festival, now in its 8th successive year, is a
celebration of Aboriginal Culture and Heritage across Northern Sydney.
To view the festival brochure detailing events please click
here. Guringai Festival programs are available at Councils, local
libraries and community centres across Northern Sydney. |
| 27th May to 3rd June, 2008 |
RECONCILIATION WEEK. The NSW theme for the week
is Sorry – A New Beginning. |
| Monday 16th June, 2008 7.30pm |
ASG Business Meeting at Nelson Heather Centre,
cnr Jacksons & Pittwater Roads, North Narrabeen. ALL WELCOME.
Details: Anna 9913 7940. |
| Wednesday 18th June, 2008 at 10am |
LIYARN NGARN screening at Collaroy Cinema. Released
last year, this haunting film tells personal stories of injustice
told to English actor Pete Postlethwaite by Patrick Dodson and Bill
Johnson whose Indigenous son Louis died tragically. Archie Roach adds
powerful lyrics and voice to this inspiring documentary. Donation
$5. Proceeds to Lingiari Foundation. Enquiries: Anna Bell 9913 7940
or annadbel@bigpond.net.au
Pittwater Council is also screening Liyarn Ngarn at Avalon RSL on
Wednesday June 11 at 7.15 pm
BOOKINGS: Pittwater Council ,9970 1111 or louise_jeffs@pittwater.nsw.gov.au |
| 6th July to 13th July |
The theme for NAIDOC Week 2008 is Advance
Australia Fair? |
| Monday 7th July, 2008 at 7.30pm |
INFORMATION NIGHT : WATER MANAGEMENT and INDIGENOUS TRADITIONAL
KNOWLEDGE
Indigenous Australians have successfully managed water resources for
millennia. What can we learn from traditional knowledge?
This NAIDOC Week Public Forum will be held at Nelson Heather Centre,
Jacksons Road, North Narrabeen. FREE. Enquiries: Lizzie Landers 9918
2594 or Vanessa Walsh 9970 5456.
Please click here to see our flyer. |
| Monday 4th August, 2008 7.30pm |
Sorry was the first step. Now let’s
take the next step Compensation/Reparations
to the Stolen Generations.
Guest Speaker: Tom Calma, Race Discrimination Commissioner
and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner
for the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. Angophora
Room, Nelson Heather Centre Cnr Pittwater & Jacksons Roads,
North Narrabeen. For further details please contact Vanessa on 9970
5456/0413 700 798 or Lizzie on 9918 2594, or visit www.asgmwp.net/InfonightAugust08.htm.
FREE event, no bookings required. |
| Monday 1st September, 2008, 7.30pm |
On Monday 1st September, 2008 our special guest speaker Jeff
McMullen gave a powerful and insightful talk about current
Indigenous issues and programs titled Reporting Back;
the Northern Territory Intervention One Year On. To
see the full text Jeff used to draw on for his talk please visit this
link: http://www.asgmwp.net/ReportingBackbyJeffMcMullen.htm |
| Sunday 26 October 6.00-7.30 pm |
"Aboriginal Interest series "Why Bother?", Dee Why
Uniting Church, St David Ave (next to Dee Why Police). Understanding
Indigenous Issues Group. City Viewpoint Discussion
with Pastor Ray Minniecon of Redfern - his extensive experiences and
insights arising therefrom. No charge - All welcome! Enquiries David
Ph (02) 9971 4160 ( Mob 0427 250 459). |
| Monday 3rd November, 2008
at 7.30pm |
On Monday 3rd November, we will be hosting an evening
with guest speaker Sue Pinckham, the Project Officer
for the Northern Sydney Aboriginal Social Plan (NSASP). Sue will be
speaking about her role, what has been achieved so far and future
directions. Please join us for this free event at Angophora Room,
Nelson Heather Centre Cnr Pittwater & Jacksons Roads, North Narrabeen.
For further details please contact Vanessa on 9970 5456 or Lizzie
on 9918 2594. |
