| Email bulletin 10 February 2010 |
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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Take a stand against racism. 1pm Kaurna land, Steps of Parliament House. Saturday February 13th 1pm. This day, the 2nd anniversary of the national apology there will be a national action against the Northern Territory Intervention and for Aboriginal Rights. No more broken promises! Time to break the Intervention! Kaurna Elder, Dr Alitya Rigney will MC the event with many local and interstate speakers including Sista Act Pilawuk, Ngambu Ngambu NT Donna Jackson Larrakia/Wulna NT (Donna, a resident of Darwin & Traditional Owner is a knowledgeable advocate against the Intervention and its effects on Aboriginal people in the Territory.) Book Launch by Yankunytjatjara Elder,Ngitji Ngitji Mona Tur - 'This Is What We Said: Australian Aboriginal People Give Their Views on the NT Intervention' Kaurna Elder, Lynette Crocker (Chair of Kaurna Nation Cultural Heritage Association Inc.) and other invited speakers, Demands for the February 13 protest are: Stop the NT Intervention – Sorry means you won’t do it again Immediately Reinstate the Racial Discrimination Act End the income quarantine- stop the national expansion. Land rights, not leases. Self determination, not assimilation. Aboriginal controlled housing, jobs and services Racism is not a special measure For dispelling the myths see below. For further information contact Sue on 0431112898 Did you know that; Prime Minister Rudd committed the government to, “a future where this Parliament resolves that the injustices of the past must never, never happen again”. But ongoing NT Intervention policies reek of the same paternalism and commitment to assimilation that created the Stolen Generations. Did you know that The Intervention has been a $1.5 billion disaster? The government has taken control of Aboriginal lives and land – but where are the promised houses? Did you know that communities will not receive housing until they sign leases over their land? Did you know that this policy, with all its punitive measures is being extended to non-Aboriginal disadvantaged communities in zones of interest, nationally? Did you know that the income quarantine is leading to greater poverty and social dislocation? Did you know that Government statistics show reports of domestic violence is up 61%, substance abuse up 77% and 13% more infants have been hospitalised for malnutrition. Minister Macklin has said the suspension of the Racial Discrimination Act has “denied dignity” to Aboriginal people. But her changes to Intervention legislation will see the RDA suspended until December 31, 2010. Did you know that despite the outcry from notable people and organisations, locally, nationally and around the world, criticising the suspension of the Racial Discrimination Act, the government still has not re-instated it Did you know that this failed policy of compulsory welfare quarantining is being extended to “areas of disadvantage” around the country? Compulsory acquisition of Aboriginal land and draconian police powers have been extended and rebadged? It has taken less than 3 years to complete this apartheid styled outrage that was NEVER about children but was ALWAYS about control of the resource rich land. Did you know that A local group called STICSA (STOP THE INTERVENTION COLLECTIVE SA) has been formed and and you can join by contacting Pilawuk on 0428994271 or Sue on 0431112898. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Pre-election public forum WHO DESERVES YOUR VOTE IN 2010? Hear candidates for the State Election answer tough questions on Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation FREE PUBLIC FORUM 5:30pm to 7:00pm, Tuesday 23 February 2010 Banqueting Room, Adelaide Town Hall Labor Party - Hon Jay Weatherill, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Liberal Party - Dr Duncan McFetridge, Spokesperson on Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Family First Party - Hon Robert Brokenshire Greens SA - Tammy Jennings, Lead Candidate, Legislative Council Aboriginal educator and social commentator Lillian Holt will host this not-to-be-missed public forum on behalf of partnering organisations Reconciliation South Australia and UnitingCare Wesley Adelaide (The Paper Tracker) and supporting organisation Oxfam Australia. SEND IN YOUR QUESTION ! To ensure the candidates’ responses are comprehensive and well researched, key questions will be provided to them prior to the forum. Send in your suggested question - by 18 February - to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Note: due to time constraints we cannot guarantee that all questions will be asked. Date Tuesday 23 February 2010 Time 5:15pm for 5:30pm start to 7pm Venue Banqueting Room, Adelaide Town Hall, King William Street, Adelaide RSVP Seating is limited so please RSVP by Thursday 18 February 2010 Contact Rosslyn Cox, State Manager, Reconciliation SA T: 8302 0493 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it _______________________________________________ |
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