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| Dear Reconciliationist |
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A lot has been happening with the election of the new Board, hosting the Roundtable Meeting and launching our book You Plus Me Equals Us.
Staying with publication - From Little Things Big Things Grow, My Island Home, Took The Children Away, and Solid Rock ... four iconic Australian songs that are now available as four beautiful children's books. |
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The books come to life with amazing illustrations depicting the lyrics as seen by the communities they represent. School children from Gurindji country, Kintore and Galiwinku communities, and from Mutujulu, near Uluru, have let their creativity shine in the respective books. Peter Hudson has lent his amazing artistic talent to From Little Things Big Things Grow and Took the Children Away. The latter also containing the classic artwork of Archie Roach's late wife and soul-mate Ruby Hunter. These books are set to become icons.
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A percentage of the profits from the sale of these books is directed to Ian Thorpe’s Foundation to assist Indigenous youth. Find out more and buy - click great Season's gifts.
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| NSW Reconciliation Council team! |
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| Introducing our Co-Chairs |
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It is with great pleasure we present our newly elected board co-chaired by Kristy Masella and Kerrie Murphy.
Kristy Masella, a Murri originally from Rockhampton in Central Queensland, brings extensive senior management experience to the Board. She has worked in Aboriginal affairs at the local, regional and state level for more than 17 years across many portfolios in both NSW and Queensland. Her
illustrious career recognised by a number of prestigious awards, she is currently the proud CEO of Tranby Aboriginal College.
Kristy is the grand-daughter of Herbie ‘Pop’ Thinee and the eldest daughter of Indigenous Rugby League Great, Ian Thinee. She has a degree in journalism from the University of Queensland.
Kerrie Murphy, has 25 years experience in education and community services. A considerable part of which she worked establishing Indigenous policies and reconciliation strategies in schools in Sydney, including the development of Indigenous scholarship programs. Kerrie brings a wealth of knowledge to the Board underpinned by her exceptional communication, culture building and change management skills.
Kerrie is retiring from full-time work this month, and is looking forward to more actively engaging in community work.
Management Committee will further be represented by:
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You Plus Me Equals Us |
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You Plus Me Equals Us is a collection of eleven stories of reconciliation. Each story is told from the individual's perspective, indigenous and non-indigenous, young and old, every single one of them inspiring. All are working to highlight the diversity of Aboriginal culture, the need for social justice and respect, the truth about what has happened, and the potential of the next generation.
Each story is followed by a list of activities. Making the book a practical resource to start debating the issues – in the classroom, workshops and other settings.
You can purchase a copy for $20 (plus postage).
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| Reconciliation Roundtable Meeting |
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During November NSWRC was the proud host of the 2010 Reconciliation Roundtable Meeting. The meeting was attended by representatives from Reconciliation Australia including CEO Leah Armstrong and Board member Melinda Cilento as well as Board and Staff representatives from Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia's peak Reconciliation bodies.
This provided an opportunity to build valuable relationships as well as share ideas on opportunities and strategies that will progress the Reconciliation movement into a new decade. We look forward to working with Reconciliation Australia and other state bodies and working towards putting Reconciliation on the agenda both Statewide and National.
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Introducing our new Board
You Plus Me Equals Us
State Reconciliation Roundtable Meeting
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NSW Australian of the Year - Larissa Behrendt
The NSW Reconciliation Council would like to congratulate Prof. Larissa Behrendt on becoming NSW Australian of the Year for 2011. Named 2009 NAIDOC Person of the Year, Larissa Behrendt is Professor of Law at the Jumbunna Indigenous House of Learning, UTS, Sydney. Her novel Home won the 2002 David Uniapon Award and a 2005 Commonwealth Writer’s Prize.
Larissa recently gave her time to be part of our brand new publication You Plus Me Equals Us.
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26-January-2011
Yabun Festival
Yabun Festival will be happening once again in 2011 and NSWRC will once again be taking part! Now in its 9th year, the festival celebrates Indigenous culture and showcases some of the best talent from Sydney and beyond.
If you are intested in volunteering your time to help out with NSWRC's stall at next years festival please contact the office.
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Online Education Kit Availble
ReconciliACTION have developed an online education kit to compliment the hard copy version released in 2008. The kit provides some excellent and informative resources as well as useful links on different important Issues relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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