Tall Man Tickets

Opens 17^th Nov

ANTaR Qld has 2for1 tickets to give away for the Tall Man documentary examining the death in custody of Mulrunji Doomadgee six years ago on Palm Island. Email us at office@antarqld.org.au  and answer these three questions to be in the draw to win:

o      Who was the Premier of Queensland when Mulrunji died?

o      Who wrote the book: Palm Island through a long lens?

o      What date is the coming Black Deaths in Custody Rally and why was this date picked?

Black Drum Arts and Cultural Market – buy local for this Xmas

9th, 16th, 23rd November 2011  

"When - 11:00am - 2:00pm Where - Queen Street Mall Stage, Brisbane CBD 9th November; Nunukul  Yuggera Aboriginal Dance Group, Mula Kiai Mura Buai Torres Strait Islander Dance Group 16th November; Wakka Wakka Dance Group, Wagga Torres Strait Islander Dance Company 23rd November; Troy and Gwenda Aboriginal Duo Keriba Mabigal Torres Strait Women Dance Group Continues February 2012" Nancy Bamaga - 0412 885 500

Bush Tucker Day 2011 – again, buy local for this Xmas

12-13 November 2011   

"Where: Webb Hall, Redcliffe Showgrounds, Scarborough Road, Redcliffe. Time: All day. Guest Chefs Workshops Purchase Items Sample the foods. Information for how to start DIY bush tucker gardens. Keep an eye out for updated posters. "Telephone - 3880 1320 Email - kullilla@dreamtime.auz.net Web - www.dreamtime.auz.net"  

REINBO - All Nations Gathering

11 - 13 November 2011

Where: Kupidabin Cultural Association, 6 Lyell Court, Mount Samson, QLD Reinbo All Nations Gathering, a bi-annual multi-cultural gathering, bringing together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, Maori and Native Americans. The Theme for 2011 is "Connecting to the Heart".  Special guest: J. Reuben Silverbird, Nedhni Apache/Cherokee and Peace Ambassador to the United Nation Contact 07 3289 4270 or info@kupidabin.org, Website www.kupidabin.org

Our Place        

12th November - 13th December 2011    

"When - 10:00am - 5:00pm (may vary) Where - The Studio, level 1, State Library Cost – Free See regional and remote Queensland through the eyes of emerging artists.  For more information phone 3840 7768." learningparticipation@slq.qld.gov.au

Anti-Discrimination Round Table        

15th November 2011     

"When - 10:00am - noon OR 5:45 - 7:45pm Where - Training Room 1, Level 17, 53 Albert Street, Brisbane. Register by 8th November. 20th Anniversary of Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. Looking back on the achievements of the Act over the past two decades, but also considering what more could be done for the future to protect and promote the state human rights. Discuss the statement: ""If there was one thing I would do to make Queensland more fair and inclusive, it would be.....""" "Phone - 1300 130 670 Email - Mackayla.Jeffries@adcq.qld.gov.au"

yuinart gallery

now open to public

Yuinart Gallery is now open to the public. Studio access 52 Pine River Drive Murrumba Downs  4503 email or call to book appointment art@yuinart.com or 0403 383 080. Featuring the work of artist Lloyd Hornsby and others – “The art form is 40,000 years old but the inspiration is drawn from many sources. The spirit is authentically indigenous while the perspective is contemporary urban Australian. The artist is unique in vision and expression. Where the traditional meets today, Yuinart is created.” http://yuinart.com/

The Change Forum      

15 - 16th November 2011           

"Venues are confirmed on registration. Handle the cultural change effort much better. Emphasising the organisational culture cannot be underestimated and that changing is complex but not impossible. Many aspects and topics will be covered. (See flyer for more information) Lunch and refreshments are included. Please come by 8:30am to meet others and be ready by 8:45am to start; finishes around 4:30pm. Costs; Early registration - $473 for 1 day, $726 for 2 days. Full fee - $429 for 1 day, $627 for 2 days. N.B. Fees cover course attendance, guidebook, lunch and refreshments only; travel, accommodation and sundries not included. "            "Telephone - 4068 7591 Mobile - 0429 687 591 Mobile (Bill Cropper) - 0429 687 513 Email - register@thechangeforum.com Fax - 4068 7555"

Little Birung

When: From 16 November 2011 until 19 November 2011

Where: Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts Megan Sarmardin, the 26 year old Mt Isa girl who left town to take on the world in Tony Brigg’s Helpmann Award-winning musical The Sapphires, now brings to the stage the story of six generations of Indigenous women in Little Birung. WRITTEN BY JOHN RODGERS WITH MEGAN SARMARDIN. Megan Sarmardin: Performer and Writer, John Rodgers: Composer and Writerm, Jamie Clark : Musical Direction and Accompanist, Director: Sean Mee, Producers: Leah Cotterell, Seamus Mee and John Rodgers, Audio Operator: Brett Cheney, Production: Gavin MacDonnell Times 7:30pm - 8:55pm (no interval) Cost: Reserved Cabaret Seating Full: $35, Group (Table of 4):$32.50 each Reserved Theatre Seating Full: $30, Concession: $25, Concession: Full-time students, pensioners, unemployed and government senior cardholders ONLY, All ages event. Venue: Performance Space Contact Box Office: (07) 872 9000 or boxoffice@jwcoca.qld.gov.au

Tall Man – The Documentary

17^th November

Cast includes Murrandoo Yanner, Lloyd Doomadgee, Elizabeth DoomadgeeThe Tall Man is the story of Palm Island, a tropical paradise in Australia’s Far North. It is the story of Cameron Doomadgee, who in 2004 was arrested for swearing at “Palm Island – the ‘tall man’ of the title. 45 minutes later, Doomadgee was dead. His injuries were like those of someone who'd been in a fatal car crash. The police claimed he hadtripped on a step. The subsequent trial of Hurley - who had been decorated for his work in Aboriginal communities – made headlines day after day, shadowed by Queensland police threatening to strike. This extraordinary documentary takes the audience into the coronial inquest; into the riot that rocketed the story to the nation's front pages; the charging of Hurley for murder; into the once notorious Queensland police force; the impact to Doomadgee's family and into the Indigenous community of Palm Island - places where people live lives like no others, have a relationship with the land like no others, and a history,culture and a catastrophic present like no others. This is Australia, but an Australia few of us have seen. Based on the award-winning book by Chloe Hooper, The Tall Man is a gripping and provocative film thatexposes the inescapable complexities of Australia's racial politics, and a haunting moral puzzle that no viewer will forget. LINK: http://www.hopscotchfilms.com.au/films/coming-soon/thetallman-film/

Indigenous Health Scientific Education Seminar

Fri 18^th Nov

Chronic Disease in Indigenous Populations - Role of Pathology Testing “Closing the Gap" When: FRIDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 2011 8:30 AM TO 4:30 PM Where: RBWH EDUCATION CENTRE, HERSTON, QLD, AUSTRALIA Full day of sessions, PoCT display, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. REGISTRATION Full Registration $135.00 Display Table $500.00 Speaker Registration Free http://wired.ivvy.com/event/IDSES

Final Brisbane South Indigenous Community Network Group Meeting          

18th November 2011     

"When - 10:00am Where - URGENT! Metropolitan South Regional Office Break up/final meeting for 2011. If you wish, bring along a small plate to share. Could you please email any agenda items/issues you wish to have addressed at the meeting?" Bellos.Dimitrios@police.qld.gov.au

Palm Island Rally Deaths in Custody Rally

19th November 2011     

"When – Noon Where - Roma Street Forum Anniversary of Mulrunjie's death in custody in 2004 on Palm Island. March to Musgrave Park. " waldrenr@bne.catholic.net.au. In memoriam of Daniel Yock (18 years old at death) & Mulrunji Doomadgee's death in custody." "The Murri Ministry Team - murriministry@bne.catholic.net.au The Catholic Justice & Peace Commission of Brisbane - arndtp@bne.catholic.net.au"

A culture of inclusion: What it feels to be recognised

When:   23rd November, 2011 4pm - 6pm

Location: Dreamworld, Level 78, Q1 Building, 3003 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise. Organiser: Reconciliation Australia, youmeunity & Dreamworld (All The Perks) Contact Details: All The Perks Jeremy Leon ACT (02) 8569 4477 jeremy.leon@alltheperks.com.au Description: Reconciliation Australia and Dreamworld invite you to a panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities in achieving constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. http://www.youmeunity.org.au Fee: Free RSVP: 18th November, 2011, (02) 8569 4477

Brisbane City Indigenous Dance and Cultural Markets

23 Nov 2011

VENUE: Queen St Mall Stage, Queen St Mall, W: www.queenstreetmall.com EVENT TIMES Wed 19 Oct 2011, 11am - 2pm, Wed 26 Oct 2011 11am - 2pm, Wed 09 Nov 2011 11am - 2pm, Wed 23 Nov 2011 11am - 2pm

Contact First Business Solution, IN to Business IBA Workshop 12B (Brisbane)

When: 16th and 17th Nov 2011

A free self-paced workshop program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are interested in starting their own business. Event Details, Location: Brisbane, Queensland Cost: No Cost, Bookings: Debbie Carberry (IBA) 07 30088312, Melanie Lavelle-Maloney (Contact First) 1800 282 208, Email: deb.carberry@iba.gov.au, melanie@contactfirst.com.au

Launch of the 2011 Social Justice and Native Title Reports

When: Friday, 25 November 2011 – 9am for 9:30am

Where: The Foyer, New Law Building, The University of Sydney, Eastern Ave, Camperdown, NSW, RSVP: By Monday, 14 November 2011 to: socialjustice@humanrights.gov.au or phone: (02) 9284 9603 Launch will include: Keynote Address by Mr Mick Gooda, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. Panel speaking on ‘Lateral violence’.

2011 Human Rights and Governance Colloquium       

24th & 25th November 2011       

"Where - B Block, QUT Gardens Point Campus International perspectives and discussion. Costs - Two days (Early bird registration (before 12th September): Student -$90;Full - $150. Regular registration (after 12th September): Student - $100;Full - $200). Single day (Early bird registration: Student - $45;Full - $75. Regular registration: Student - $55;Full - $125).  All tickets include conference registration, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea; two day tickets have an additional dinner on 24th November.  Abstacts of 250 words due on 2nd September." "Conference Enquiries: Dr. Rowena Maguire - phone 3138 5201 ; email r.maguire@qut.edu.au. Call for Papers (the abstacts): r.maguire@qut.edu.au Sponsorship Opportunities: Amy Henderson - 3138 5208"

FIRST CONTACT 18th ANNUAL SPORTS & CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2011

Date:    25-27 November 2011

Venue:  Robbie Williams / Whiteshill Sorts & Creation Reserve Boundary Road Coorparoo Brisbane. Contact: Email: events@firstcontact.asn.au, Phone: (07) 3420 4291, Fax: (07) 3489 2398 http://www.firstcontact.asn.au/festival.htm

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