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Dear Reconciliationist,
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Welcome to 2011! After getting over binge consumption during the Christmas break, worrying about those effected by the multitude of natural disasters, and battling through heatwaves, we're happy to be back in your inbox's.
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For those who missed it, Yabun was once again a fantastic day out for the whole community. Between the Kevin Cooke address by Linda Burney, memorable performances from Microwave Jenny and The Medics, the army of stall holders including NSWRC, Kristina Keneally dropping 3-pointers in the basketball comp and the pack of children running riot despite tempretures bearing resemblances to the suns surface - it's safe to say that there was something for everyone. Congratulations to Gadigal Information Services for putting on what's now a real highlight on the calendar.
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Speaking of anniversaries, this Sunday it will be 3 years since Kevin Rudd's apology to the Stolen Generation. Being honest about history is such an important step in dealing with the issues of today - Julia Gillard delivered the Governments 3rd Close The Gap Report this week. Abbott called it 'embarrassing' and 'underwhelming'. What do you think?
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In this issue you can get updates on this years Reconciliation Week Theme, and Schools Reconciliation Challenge, as well as the Small Grants program and events happening this weekend.
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| In unity |
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| NSW Reconciliation Council team! |
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You Plus Me Equals Us
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Reconciliation Week 2011 Theme |
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Drumroll please... The theme for Reconciliation Week 2011 is Let's Talk Recognition: You, Me, Us. Reconciliation Week provides an opportunity for all Australians to continue the dialogue around what we share and the disparities that we need to rectify.
Recognition is about acknowledging validity and this can happen on all levels. The proposition of changes to the Constitution is an important acknowledgement of the First Australians and the unique relationship that they have to this land. The tagline 'You, Me, Us' which is specific to NSW, refers to Reconciliation being a peoples movement and centred around building understanding at an individual level.
This Reconciliation Week we ask you to think about who deserves recognition in your community and why 'Us' is stronger than 'You and Me'.
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Schools Reconciliation Challenge |
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For the second year in a row, we are running the Schools Reconciliation Challenge. It’s a chance for young people across NSW from years 5 to 10 to express themselves creatively, think about reconciliation and go in the running to win great prizes. To celebrate the launch of our community resource You Plus Me Equals Us, 2011 entrants will be responding to the theme “You, Me, Us” in any 2D medium, through works on paper or photography.
We’re excited to announce that the awards ceremony will be held at the Australian Museum to launch Reconciliation Week 2011, with the exhibition remaining on display until June 3rd. The competition is open to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal young people, who can enter either individually or as a class. Closing date is April 29th 2011.
The Competition will be opening on February 15th. All information will be available on our website on the same date.
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| Small Grants Program |
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If you are in a Local Reconciliation Group and are planning a project then maybe we can help. Small Grants are available to registered Reconciliation Groups for reconciliation projects that meet the strategic objectives of the NSWRC. Find out what they are and other important stuff in our Info Pack.
You'll also need an Application Form. AND you need to hurry! Applications for close COB Monday February 14th 2011.
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Reconciliation Week 2011 Theme
Schools Reconciliation Challenge
Small Grants Program
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19-February-2011
Jessica Birk at Flourish Arts in Birchgrove
Aboriginal artist and NSW Reconciliation Council Board Member Jessica Birk. Jess is a Yaegl descendant of Northern NSW from 19th February to 5th March 2011. Jessica was born and raised on Guringai land, the Northern Beaches of NSW. Jessica will open the exhibition at the Gallery between 2-5pm on Saturday 19th February.
10% of the sales of Jessica's paintings will go to the program which encourages indigenous Australians and Torres Strait Islanders to study medicine at the University of NSW.
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12-February-2011
Freedom Ride 2011 Launch
The original Freedom Ride led by Charlie Perkins in 1965 helped pave the way for the 1967 referendum and contribute to the shift in Indigenous rights in Australia.
A group of yougn people are retracing their historic steps. Come send them off from Sydney Uni this Saturday.
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12-February-2011
NRL All Star Game
For the second year running, the Indigenous All Stars will take on the best of the rest in what is now firmly on the Rugby League representative calendar. Just ask the biggest human being, Jamal Idris
The game will be played at a sold out Skilled Park on the Gold Coast.
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