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We'd just like to point out that it's the 10th month of the year! Silly season is just around the corner and there's already been some celebrating going on. The Deadly's were held once again at the Sydney Opera House in front of a capacity crowd. The winners on the night included Naomi Wenitong (The Last Kinection), Archie Roach, Timana Tahu, Message Stick (ABC TV), Bran Nue Dae, and someone in the Reconciliation Network - but more on that to come.
The 40th Koori Knockout also took place in Woy woy recently with Walgett Aboriginal Connection getting up 46-26 against Mindaribba from the lower Hunter region. 68 teams competed, making this years Knockout one of the biggest in the events history.
In this issue, more info on NSWRC's AGM and surrounding events, we let you know about Reconciliation in Parliament, amendments to the NSW Constitution, and much more. Get involved!
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| NSW Reconciliation Council team! |
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Chris Tobin turning the soil at Richmond Hill
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| NSWRC Annual General Meeting |
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We'd like to remind you one final time that our AGM is one the first weekend of November at Tranby Aboriginal College in Glebe. If you or someone you know would like to stand for any board position, return the nomination form to us by 5pm Friday October 15th.
In addition to all the meeting stuff, we'll also be holding two events over the weekend. On Friday the 5th we'll be launching a brand new publication You + Me = Us. It's all going to be happening at Gleebooks at 6:00pm. There'll be drinks, nibbles, discussions with contributors to the book, and live entertainment.
On Saturday afternoon, after the AGM, we'll be getting on a bus and heading out to Richmond Hill for a cultural excursion to the Richmond Hill memorial for the brave Darug people who fought against invasion in 1795. Click below to register your attendance.
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England Indigenous Rep Glen Crump
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The NSW Reconciliation Council would like to Congratulate Glen Crump, (Indigenous New England Regional Representative), on winning the Community Broadcaster of the Year award at the Deadlys.
Glen Crump is a proud Gomori man from Moree in regional NSW. He got his start in radio in 2001 as a part of Youth Week and hasn't looked back since. He has been the host of 2VM's Mission Beat for over eight years and through his radio work, has been an avid promoter of community activities and reconciliation.
Away from the studio, Glen also has a long list of community achievements, including as a founding member of the NSW Youth Advisory Council (2000-2004) and the Moree Youth Council, a former NSW Representative on the Aboriginal Justice Advisory council (1998 - 2000), and was twice voted Moree Young Australian of the Year (1999 - 2006). He continues to work tirelessly in his local area to advance reconciliation, establishing the Moree Reconciliation Group. He draws inspiration from his local Elders, and aspires to one day have an Aboriginal radio station on a commercial network, broadcast nationally.
The Deadlys were held at the Sydney Opera House and attended by a capacity crowd. The Deadlys have been running for 16 years and is recognised as the largest national Indigenous awards ceremony for Music, Sport, Entertainment and Community grass roots leaders.
We would also like to acknowledge and congratulate all other 2010 Deadly award winners.
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Penny Sharpe MP - "Discrimination sometimes prevents me from showing my face."
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NSW ANTaR, Penny Sharpe MLC, Robyn Parker MLC and the NSW Reconciliation Council invite you to attend and take part in a question and answer session in the Jubilee Room, NSW Parliament House on Wednesday, October 27 - 6:30-7:30.
This is your chance to discuss future directions for Indigenous juvenile justice in NSW with an expert panel: Greg Smith MP, Opposition Spokesperson on Justice and Member for Epping, Julie Perkins, Zone Manager for the Northern Zone of the Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT), and Graham West MP, Member for Campbelltown.
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NSWRC Annual General Meeting
16th Annual Deadly's
Reconciliation in Parlaiment
Constitutional Reform
Hear from Dootch and Aden Ridgeway
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Constitutional Reform and Indigenous People
The Indigenous Law Centre from UNSW has compiled a Research Brief which provides an overview of a research project looking at reform of the Australian Constitution concerning Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people.
The project will examine the history of constitutional development relating to indigenous people since Federation, evaluate the current position of Indigenous people under the Constitutional, and consider proposals for Indigenous-related constitutional reform.
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Two Great Videos
The first one is a fantastic piece made by Uni student Allison Pratt and features our very own on Co-Chair Dootch Kennedy. Check the Old Crooked Tree.
Ever listen to someone and think 'yeah, that's why I feel so strongly' because they've articulated it better than you ever could? If you don't know what I'm talking about click below to listen to Aden Ridgeway.
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Big Fella
Michael Longbottom's film Big Fella is about his best friend, the happy go lucky Rodney Ardler, who weighed in at 185 kgs. Big Fella is the story about the cripplijng health effects of diabetes and obesity in Indigenous communities throughout Australia, and one man's love for life.
ANTaR Inner West invites you to a special screening on Monday November 1st at Westfield Shopping Centre Cinema, Burwood 6:30pm start. Admission is free but places are limited please RSVP, see the flyer for details.
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Kool Kidz Fundraiser
All Sorts Fitness & Wellbeing are hosting a fundraiser event for The Kool Kidz. The Kool Kidz club provides education, sporting opportunities, life skills and support to both Aboriginal children and other families in the Randwick, La Perouse and South Sydney area.
Including a silent and live auction of specially painted boomerangs, this cocktail function will be an evening of fun, creativity and inspiration. This free event will take place on Thursday November 18 from 4:30pm at All Sorts Function Centre, L4, 184 Bourke Road, Alexandria.
RSVP: function@allsortsfitness.com.au
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