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| Dear Reconciliationist, |
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NSWRC has hit the ground running in 2010.
We have already launched the Schools Reconciliation Challenge, held a stall at the Yabun Festival, started processing Small Grants Applications and begun planning for Reconciliation Week and the Reconciliation Conference. The NSWRC Management Committee will also be meeting this month to select the small grants winners and discuss project and campaign strategies. |
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It is now February and it is time to rally the troops. NSWRC needs you to get involved and take action!
Ways to progress the movement this month:
- Join the Stop the Intervention Collective Sydney, NSWRC, ANTaR, NSW Aboriginal Land Council, The Greens and the Unions in protesting against the Northern Territory Intervention at the National Day of Action on Feb 13 at the block in Redfern.
- Contact your local Primary and High school to encourage them to get involved in the Schools Reconciliation Challenge and pass on information and resources about the competition. Click here to find out how.
Let's get active early this year, this decade, and make a real push to raise awareness, grow the movement and advocate for social justice.
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| Yours in unity, |
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| Schools Reconciliation Challenge |
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The Schools Reconciliation Challenge 2010 is now open!
NSWRC has been liaising with the Department of Education, the NSW Teachers Federation and the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group trying to garner involvement from schools across the State.
Get your local school involved now! Email a teacher you know. |
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| Flying the Flag |
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The NSW Reconciliation Council is supporting a campaign initiated by its members to have the Aboriginal Flag permanently flown on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
NSWRC and the Metropolitan Aboriginal Land Council are currently developing a campaign. Show your support for this initiative by taking our Online Poll. |
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| New Resources on Website |
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Over 20 new and interesting resources have been added to the Resources section of the NSWRC website. This includes research papers and reports from institutions such as the Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research and the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Tom Calma's final Social Justice and Native Title report are among the new resources. |
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| Stop the Intervention - National Day of Action Feb 13 2010 |
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This month organisations are standing together to make a statement against the Northern Territory Intervention. Join us and rally against the racially discriminatory polices of the Federal Government.
NSWRC will have a contingent in the 10km walk against racism from La Perouse to Redfern. Meet us at La Perouse Point on Bunnerong rd at 9am! Otherwise find the NSWRC banner at the rally in Redfern to join us and connect with other members. |
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The 2010 Yabun Festival was a great success with thousands of people attending and celebrating the survival and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture.
NSWRC had a stall managed by staff and volunteers. Many new people signed up to this e-newsletter and showed interest in the work of the Council. Thanks to all our volunteers and hello to our new friends. |
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4-Feb-2010
Inquiry should focus on alternatives to incarcerating Indigenous people
“This inquiry could really help to turn the tide by looking into the life-saving and cost-saving potential of approaches such as justice reinvestment which diverts a portion of funds earmarked for imprisonment expenditure to local communities with a high concentration of offenders.” |
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5-Feb-2009 (Event)
Bangarra Dances for Haiti
Special performance to show support and raise money for the people of Haiti. Friday Feb 5, from 6:30pm at Bangarra Dance Theatre, End of Pier 4, Hickson Rd Walsh Bay, Sydney. |
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