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Cultural Events
This section of Arts & Events is dedicated to all things Cultural.
January 2006
- Stolen Wages National Day of Action 10 December 2005
(18 January) - Christine Howes in Far North Queensland
On Human Rights Day, Saturday the 10th of December 2005, people across Australia gathered to support the recovery of wages stolen from Aboriginal workers.
December 2005
- Kia Ora! Aloha! Ta’nsi! World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education 2005, Hamilton New Zealand 2005
(9 December) - Kate Munro in Melbourne
The languages of Indigenous nations reverberate around the enormous keynote tent, ricocheting from wall to wall as Indigenous people gather in their thousands keen to connect and keen to learn from each other. The power of these voices, speaking in language, is lost to no-one that can truly hear them. Languages thousands of years old; languages that speak wisdom and truth, languages that were some of the first ever spoken.
November 2005
- Visual arts at the Dreaming Festival, Woodford
(30 November) - artist and curator Jenny Fraser
June is a time when people all over the world celebrate the beginnings of a new cycle. In Aotearoa Maori celebrate Matariki, which marks the arrival of the Seven Sisters constellation. Our Canadian First Nation cousins chose their summer solstice each year to celebrate their ‘National Aboriginal Day’ and this year some groups on the west coast brought in the Year of the Salmon. At home here in Queensland some of us celebrated the beginning of a new cycle with the Dreaming Festival.
September 2005
- Deadly Awards 2005
(23 September) - Nancia Guivarra
The 11th annual Deadly Awards at the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House last night paid recognition to Indigenous artists, performers and community workers in what has become our night of nights. ABC Message Stick Online was there to capture all the glitz and glamour. See also 2005 Deadlys winners for a complete list of the night's winners. NEXT --->
July 2005
- The Dreaming Festival photographs
(14 July) - Wayne Quilliam, Graeme Batterbury, Nancia Guivarra
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Photographs from the 2005 Inaugural "Dreaming Festival" featuring some works by the intrepid and esteemed Indigenous Photographer, Wayne Quilliam and Official Festival Photographer, Graeme Batterbury.
June 2005
May 2005
April 2005
- Fire Doctors Heal the Land in Far North Queensland
(29 April) -
Traditional fire management is being practiced in Cape York’s Lakefield National Park for the first time in decades. The Kuku Thaypan Traditional Knowledge Recording Project (TKRP) has enabled traditional owners to re-introduce therapeutic burning regimes, whilst documenting the bush wisdom that underpins these practices. The involvement of a JCU Doctorate of Philosophy in Environmental Science student is bringing the assets of contemporary scientific analysis to the process.
February 2005
- The Pilot's Funeral or "Bundurr Mangalili Yolgnu Dhupundji": Sally Wagg's story
(24 February) - Nancia Guivarra
Warning: these pages contain images and the names of deceased persons.
Sally Wagg is the wife of the pilot, who tragically died in a helicopter crash in Arnhem Land with 5 others in 2002. So beloved by the community, her husband's death prompted the Yolgnu to revive a funeral ceremony not performed since the arrival of the missionaries in the 1930s. This is their story.
The ABC Television documentary "The Pilots Funeral" airs on Compass this Sunday the 27th of February at 10.05pm.
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| Sally Wagg in her backyard in January 2003 next to her husband's burial pole (djankandjali) which contains his ashes |
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- Interview with Sally Wagg
(24 February) - Nancia Guivarra
Warning: these pages contain images and the names of deceased persons.
Sally Wagg is the wife of the pilot, who tragically died in a helicopter crash in Arnhem Land with 5 others in 2002. So beloved by the community, her husband's death prompted the Yolgnu to revive a funeral ceremony not performed since the arrival of the missionaries in the 1930s.
- Corroboree for Sovereignty, 26 of January at the Aboriginal Tent Embassy, Canberra
(15 February) - Belle Budden, Aboriginal Tent Embassy
People from all over Australia heard the call back to the Aboriginal Tent Embassy for the Corroboree for Sovereignty, to mourn, to celebrate and to strategise to take our people forward in the upcoming year.
- Woggan-ma-gule Photo Album Page 4
(9 February) - Nancia Guivarra
- Woggan-ma-gule Photo Album Page 5
(9 February) - Nancia Guivarra
- Yabun Concert 2005
(8 February) - Nancia Guivarra
Since 2003 Sydney's peak Indigenous arts and media group Gadigal Information Service Aboriginal Corporation has been hosting the Yabun concert, a statement of survival highlighting Indigenous talent from around the country.
- Woggan-ma-gule Photo Album Page 3
(8 February) - Nancia Guivarra
- Yabun Concert 2005 Page 2
(7 February) - Nancia Guivarra
For three years now, the Yabun concerts have marked this Survival day in the calendar of Indigenous people nationally. This year’s event being broadcast to Indigenous stations all around the country through the National Indigenous Radio Service has elevated the event to become the nation’s premier Indigenous concert. Yabun’s host organisation Gadigal Information Service Aboriginal Corporation is a totally Indigenous owned and run organisation and the event encapsulates their approach to providing media, arts and information services - an self-empowerment initiative within Sydney’s Indigenous community whilst serving the community and promoting Indigenous talent. NEXT --->
- Yabun Concert Photo Album
(7 February) - Nancia Guivarra
The annual Survival Day Yabun Concert on 26 January this year featured performances by Christine Anu, Troy Cassar-Daley, The Stiff Gins, Glenn Skuthorpe, Max Judo, Marlene Cummins, the Blaqseedz Dancers, Shelly Aitkins, The Sapphires and Local Knowledge hosted in Redfern Park by Gadigal Information Service Aboriginal Corporation. A FREE event for all.
- Woggan-ma-gule Photo Album Page 2
(1 February) - Nancia Guivarra
January 2005
- Woggan-mugule Dawn Ceremony in Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens
(26 January) - Nancia Guivarra
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The 4th annual Woggan-ma-gule ceremony today was a beautiful statement of Indigenous people's survival in Australia. Many Australians struggle to find meaning on a day that has diverse commemorations around the country. Woggan-muggale, the official Australia day dawn ceremony drew an audience of around 300 people at the old settlement foreshore lines of Farm Cove. NEXT --->
- 26 January 2005 National Indigenous Events Calendar
(25 January) - Nancia Guivarra
On the 26th of January each year, nationally most Australians commerate the beginning of colonisation in this country. The following calendar highlights some of the ways that Indigenous people will mark this occasion, from the Official Australia Day dawn "Wogganmagule" ceremony in Sydney to Brisbane's rally and a ceremony in honour of a past warrior.
November 2004
- Kuku-Thaypan Elder from Laura, Tommy George identifies Australian Museum Treasures
(17 November) -
Mr Tommy George Senior, a Kuku Thaypan Elder from the Laura region recently visited Sydney's Australian Museum to identify Aboriginal artifacts from his region and to explain their significance for the Museum's records.
- Hopevale State of Origin + Hopevale & Apunipima Health Expo Day
(11 November) - Christine Howes
This year in NAIDOC WEEK on the 8th of July, the Hopevale Aboriginal Community came together with a new agenda to promote healthy families with a focus on fun in two major events, a footy State of Origin and Apunipima Health Expo Day. Activities included a baby show, slam dunk footy and the Kindred Circus. Includes speech by Bernie Singleton.
October 2004
August 2004
- Mission Voices: Elders tell their stories of mission life in Victoria
(11 August) - Nancia Guivarra
The Mission Voices website highlights the history and personal experiences of Aboriginal people from six mission stations and reserves in Victoria including Corranderk, Lake Tyers, Framlingham, Cummeragunja, Ebenezer and Lake Condah.
- Mabo Day 2004
(6 August) - Nancia Guivarra
Mabo Day is held each year on the 3rd of June, the anniversary of the handing down of the Mabo Decision from the High Court of Australia in 1992. The following photographs of the march and rally in King George Square, Brisbane are copyright of and used with the kind permission of Christine Howes.
July 2004
- ABC Brisbane celebrates NAIDOC week 2004
(12 July) - Nancia Guivarra
Last Friday the 9th of July, ABC Toowong hosted a luncheon to celebrate NAIDOC week.
- NAIDOC Week at the ABC
(7 July) - Nancia Guivarra
A photo album of events hosted by the ABC around the country during NAIDOC Week 2004. NB: Please note our Message Stick Online forum with Senator Ridgeway has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We aim to host this forum at a later date.
- ABC Indigenous Scholarship Presentation 2004
(7 July) - Nancia Guivarra
For the second year running, the ABC's special guest, the Hon. NSW Member for Canterbury, Linda Burney presented the ABC's Indigenous staff scholarships for excellence during NAIDOC Week.
- Daluk (Women’s) Land Management Conference
(6 July) - Carmel Young
May 2004 at Nimirrli on the Blyth River, 25 km west of Ramininging.
Listen to the Awaye! program about the Daluk Conference "We women we gotta be strong"
June 2004
- NAIDOC Week 2004
(30 June) - Nancia Guivarra
Message Stick's Black Arts has rounded up the national NAIDOC week highlights from across the ABC (in chronological order). NB: Please note our Message Stick Online forum with Senator Ridgeway has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We aim to host this forum at a later date.
March 2004
- A focus on Indigenous Performers and Artists at the Adelaide Festival and the Adelaide Fringe Festival
(29 March) - Nancia Guivarra
A virtual cornucopia of Indigenous arts and performances from this year's peak Australian cultural event, the Adelaide Festival, from the 27th of February to the 14th of March, directed by Bangarra Dance Theatre's Stephen Page. This combines with its younger sibling the Fringe Festival, from the 20th of February to the 14th of March to bring exciting new works to the city of churches.
- The Sacred Symposium: Marcia Langton
(1 March) - Nancia Guivarra
The Sacred Symposium forum brought together Indigenous commentators to discuss issues and current debates about Indigenous Australia. How do we continue to maintain traditions while retaining ownership and gaining economic sustainability? How do we preserve and protect our sacred artistic kinship?
February 2004
January 2004
- Mundine vs Nishizawa + Wymarra vs Batty
(29 January) - Goie Wymarra
Indigenous Writer, Goie Wymarra's younger brother, Edgar Brown Sugar Wymarra, competed prior to the main event. We asked her tell us what (and who) went down....
- Yabun Concert on Invasion Day in Sydney
(27 January) - Nancia Guivarra
A NO Drugs or Grog Event, on Invasion Day, Monday 26th January. A FREE day out in Redfern Park showcasing the best of Indigenous funk, soul, folk, hip hop, blues, country and rock and roll. Yabun 2004 was also the official launch of 93.7FM Koori Radio 2LND across the city of Sydney.
- Share the Spirit Concert - 26 January 2004
(7 January) -
A Day showcasing some of Australia finest Indigenous & Non Indigenous Performers
November 2003
- Teleisha Hill
(7 November) - Michelle White
Nine Year Old Tae Kwon Do Teleisha Hill - aiming for to be the first Noongar Gold Medalist in sport
September 2003
- One Track For All
(16 September) -
Aboriginal Cultural Trail in the South Coast of NSW
June 2003
May 2003
- Sorry Day and Week of Reconciliation
(13 May) - Message Stick Online
Reconciliation: together we’re doing it - A week of celebration – acknowledging our past and working towards a better relationship with each other.
March 2003
December 2002
- 2002 Red Ochre Award - Dorothy Peters
(3 December) - Anita Heiss - Australian Arts Council
Chairman of the Australian Council, David Gonski today presented the prestigious Red Ochre Award to Mrs Dorothy Peters, one of only three custodians of traditional Aboriginal basket coiling still living in Victoria.
November 2002
- The Charles Perkins National Indigenous Football & Netball Carnival
(11 November) - Kerri-Lee Barry
While Knockout is happening in NSW - the Charles Perkins National Indigenous sports carnival is also happening in Victoria. It was held over three days in Melbourne from Thursday 24 October through to Saturday 26 October 2002. We sent Kerri-lee Barry along to check out the event
October 2002
- Knockout 2002
(28 October) -
This year the Koori rugby league fest was played out in two major evetns on the October long weekend this year. Aboriginal people from all around NSW watch the annual rugby league Knockout in Moree and Sydney.
- Groundswell
(10 October) -
From the Tiwi Islands to Bundaberg to Waribul, arts devotees from the far reaches of Australia will converge on the border of Victoria and New South Wales, Albury Wodonga, for Groundswell, the 2002 Regional Arts Australia National Conference, October 10-13.
March 2002
- Tanami Network links with Pennslyvania Students
(10 March) - Sebastian Jake
The link up between the Tanami Network and Pennslyvania was hailed as a success. An international videoconference/webcast between indigenous elders in the Central Australian community of Yuendumu and folklore students in Pennsylvania is being hailed as a great success. It marks the re-commencement of international links by the Tanami Network - an indigenous owned company with over a decade of remote videoconferencing experience.
September 2001
- Aboriginal Connection Reed Gift Fair
(8 September) - Darrin Tranter
The sixth Aboriginal Connection group trade stand at the Reed Gift Fair at Darling Harbour in Sydney in September, proved to be very successful.
- Bless Your Big BLaK Arts Festival
(7 September) - Kerri-Lee Barry
Indigenous theatre, visual arts, film, music, dance and spoken word at venues throughout St. Kilda & surrounds.
August 2001
- The Tribal Warrior
(30 August) - Darrin Tranter
The Tribal Warrior Association Incorporation was begun by concerned Aboriginal people with a view to spread and vitalize Aboriginal culture and also to give economic and social stability by providing quality training for employment skills, plus everyday practical assistance via food and grocery distribution to struggling families. Recently the Australian Taxation Department endorsed our application as a 'Deductible Gift Recipient' confirming our status as a Non-profit Charity orgnisation.
- Boite Winter Festival
(30 August) - Lisa Martin
Winter Dreaming: a concert for reconcilliation Melbourne Concert Hall June 24, 6pm
- The Garma Festival of Traditional Culture Aug 21-25 2001
(21 August) - Garma
Unique insight into Traditional Indigenous Australian cultureThe Garma Festival is a celebration of the Yolngu cultural inheritance. The Garma ceremony has as its purpose thesharing of knowledge and culture, and the opening
of hearts to the message of the land at Gulkula.
July 2001
- Source to Sea: Introduction
(25 July) - Darrin Tranter
Source to Sea, is a tri-state community project jointly presented by the Centenary of Federation Committees in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia in partnership with the Murray-Darling Basin Commission and the communities along the Murray.
- Croc Festivals 2001
(24 July) - Warren Brown
The Croc Festivals join young Indigenous and non-lndigenous Australians from some of our most remote areas in a celebration of youth culture.
May 2001
- Koori Radio Gains A Licence
(30 May) - Trevor Dodds
Well it's taken almost two decades, but Sydney is now set to establish one of the deadliest Indigenous radio stations in the country. On the 25th of May, the Australian Broadcasting Association (ABA) awarded Gadigal Information Services (GIS) a full-time community broadcasting licence to run Koori Radio. Despite holding a number of test transmissions for the past six years on various FM bands, Koori Radio will broadcast on 93.7FM.
- Exploration in Science and Technology 2001 Akaltye Youth Event
(10 May) - Chris Nalletamby
Science Week was happening all over Australia and one place most people in the Science Industry were probably not aware of - was Alice Springs. But yet between - 7th and 10th may the The CAT Rio Tinto 2001 Akaltye Youth put together a event which was "Exploration in Science and Technology.
January 2001
- The Survival Day Concert - 2001
(26 January) - Kelrick Martin
The Survival Day Concert (or 'Survival') as it's more commonly called, is the Indigenous community's biggest national arts and cultural celebration of the year. Significantly, it's held in Sydney on Friday 26 January (otherwise known as 'Australia Day'). People come from all over Australia to participate, celebrate and enjoy. This year,Message Stick's Kelrick Martin went along to report on the festivities.
December 2000
- The Black Santa Story
(15 December) - Paulette Whitton
It's that time of year again when we all think about what presents we're going to buy mum, dad, sister girl, brother boy and the list goes on…
October 2000
- Stompem on the Pindan
(30 October) -
Stompem Ground 2000 - Pindan is timeless. Pindan is the red earth of Kimberley country. As the desert mob in Uluru say - there's the rock and us, and after everything is done, there will still be us and the rock. For the Kimberley and Broome the relationship to Pindan is the same. When you walk past Gantheame Point at low tide you can see the footprints of dinosaurs - it was their 'Stompem Ground' now it's ours - millions of years, millions of species between lives - yet Pindan remains the same.
- Kununnura Girls
(14 October) - Tony Collins
Growing up in remote regions of Australia can present extra challenges to young people who want to go places.
September 2000
- Wild Spaces Enviromental and Social Justice Film Festival
(21 September) - Elizabeth Feez
The link between indigenous people's rights and the environment has emerged as a major theme in this years' Wild Spaces Environmental and Social Justice Film Festival. Screening nationally and in Newcastle from September 21 to 23, the festival promises a feast of viewing pleasure.
July 2000
- Postcards from Kelrick
(2 July) -
ownsville - is that Far North Queensland or just regular Queensland? I have no idea. This is my first journey to this neck of Australia and I'm pretty excited about going. The weather here in Sydney is lousy anyway.
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