National NAIDOC Award Nominations
The 2010 National NAIDOC Awards are now open for nominations. Each year the awards provide the opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to be recognised for the difference they make in the lives of others. Recognition by our people, for our people, contributes to the pride and strength of our culture and our communities. Be inspired by past winners and nominate a special person in your community for the 2010 NAIDOC Awards. Nominations close Friday 30 April 2010.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
NAIDOC 2010
2010 National NAIDOC theme announced
The 2010 National NAIDOC theme is 'Unsung Heroes - Closing the Gap by Leading Their Way'. Many unsung Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have made huge contributions to Australian society. 'Unsung heroes' recognises the part played by the quiet achievers in the Indigenous community, both now and in the past. These heroes lead by taking their own paths, and in doing so, helping other Indigenous people set their own direction for the future. The theme asserts Indigenous ownership of 'closing the gap'. The gaps that need to be closed include gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians and gaps in knowledge and understanding.
NAIDOC week 2010 - 4 - 11 July
The 2010 National NAIDOC theme is 'Unsung Heroes - Closing the Gap by Leading Their Way'. Many unsung Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have made huge contributions to Australian society. 'Unsung heroes' recognises the part played by the quiet achievers in the Indigenous community, both now and in the past. These heroes lead by taking their own paths, and in doing so, helping other Indigenous people set their own direction for the future. The theme asserts Indigenous ownership of 'closing the gap'. The gaps that need to be closed include gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians and gaps in knowledge and understanding.
NAIDOC week 2010 - 4 - 11 July
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Meriba Gidhal - Torres Strait Island Treasures of the Margaret Lawrie Collection
Meriba Gidhal: Torres Strait Island Treasures of the Margaret Lawrie Collection
Meriba Gidhal: Torres Strait Island Treasures of the Margaret Lawrie Collection takes you on a visual journey to Queensland’s most northern islands in the Torres Strait.
The selected watercolours, drawings, photographs and books from the diverse Margaret Lawrie Collection illustrate traditional Islander stories and children’s games. Most of the art has been created by Torres Strait Islanders who worked closely with Lawrie when she was in the Torres Strait Islands between 1964 and 1973.
Where: Talbot Family Treasures Wall, State Library of Queensland, Cultural Centre, South Brisbane
When: 24 Oct 2009 - 28 Feb 2010, 10am-5pm
Entry is free
Meriba Gidhal: Torres Strait Island Treasures of the Margaret Lawrie Collection takes you on a visual journey to Queensland’s most northern islands in the Torres Strait.
The selected watercolours, drawings, photographs and books from the diverse Margaret Lawrie Collection illustrate traditional Islander stories and children’s games. Most of the art has been created by Torres Strait Islanders who worked closely with Lawrie when she was in the Torres Strait Islands between 1964 and 1973.
Where: Talbot Family Treasures Wall, State Library of Queensland, Cultural Centre, South Brisbane
When: 24 Oct 2009 - 28 Feb 2010, 10am-5pm
Entry is free
Indigenous Music Competition
Indigenous music competition
The National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre Indigenous Music Competition gives Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians the opportunity to showcase their creative talent and express their ideas about cannabis and its harmful impact on their communities.
Indigenous Music Competition entries must be in the form of a song. The song can be in any genre or style, but must creatively explore the harmful impact of cannabis on Indigenous communities.
The competition is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians only.
For more information, including entry forms, visit the National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre website.
The National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre Indigenous Music Competition gives Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians the opportunity to showcase their creative talent and express their ideas about cannabis and its harmful impact on their communities.
Indigenous Music Competition entries must be in the form of a song. The song can be in any genre or style, but must creatively explore the harmful impact of cannabis on Indigenous communities.
The competition is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians only.
For more information, including entry forms, visit the National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre website.
Indigenous Governance Awards 2010
Indigenous Governance Awards 2010
The Indigenous Governance Awards aim to identify, celebrate and promote effective Indigenous governance. The national awards highlight success in Indigenous Australia—strong leadership, good management, effective partnerships and brave, creative thinking.
Applications for the 2010 Indigenous Governance Awards are now open. There are two award categories: organisations established since January 1998 and organisations established before January 1998.
Indigenous organisations across Australia are encouraged to showcase their achievements by entering the awards.
For more information, visit the Reconciliation Australia website.
The Indigenous Governance Awards aim to identify, celebrate and promote effective Indigenous governance. The national awards highlight success in Indigenous Australia—strong leadership, good management, effective partnerships and brave, creative thinking.
Applications for the 2010 Indigenous Governance Awards are now open. There are two award categories: organisations established since January 1998 and organisations established before January 1998.
Indigenous organisations across Australia are encouraged to showcase their achievements by entering the awards.
For more information, visit the Reconciliation Australia website.
Invasion Day March
Invasion Day Rally and March (Tues 26 January)
Parliament House, Brisbane CBD
ALL WELCOME Gathering at 9.30am. Speakers at 10.00am.
Enquiries to Sam Watson 0401 227 443.
Parliament House, Brisbane CBD
ALL WELCOME Gathering at 9.30am. Speakers at 10.00am.
Enquiries to Sam Watson 0401 227 443.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Chasing the Lollyman
CHASING THE LOLLYMAN
Presented by deBASE Productions
Devised and performed by Mark Sheppard, star of deBASE’s The Clown from Snowy River, Chasing the Lollyman is a brilliant one-man comedy show celebrating urban aboriginal identity.
Mark Sheppard, one of Queensland most dynamic, and funny Indigenous performers, takes audiences on a journey through his life. In this premiere season Sheppard takes audiences on a tour of his culture in such skits as Finding your inner Aboriginality and the Murri Superhero, Muh Man while throwing in a little stand up with his views on footy, neighbours, spirituality and dancing in public.
At the heart of this unique work are one man’s beliefs about contemporary Aboriginal identity. To ensure Chasing the Lollyman leaves a lasting impression for all audiences, Indigenous or otherwise, Sheppard has enlisted a variety of artists to create his world onstage, including dramaturg Nadine McDonald- Dowd, visual artist Bianca Beetson, musician Kimba Fatiaki, director Liz Skitch and the team at deBASE, together with the Kuril Dhagun Centre (State Library of Queensland) and the Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts.
Written by Mark Sheppard
Co-devised and directed by Liz Skitch
Set design by Josh McIntosh
Lighting design by Jason Glenwright
Sound design by Ian O’Brien
Thu 28 Jan – Sat 13 Feb at 7.30pm
Previews 26 – 27 Jan
Sue Benner Theatre, Metro Arts
109 Edward Street
TICKETS
$20/$15 concession
Previews and Tight Ass Tuesdays $10
Presented by deBASE Productions
Devised and performed by Mark Sheppard, star of deBASE’s The Clown from Snowy River, Chasing the Lollyman is a brilliant one-man comedy show celebrating urban aboriginal identity.
Mark Sheppard, one of Queensland most dynamic, and funny Indigenous performers, takes audiences on a journey through his life. In this premiere season Sheppard takes audiences on a tour of his culture in such skits as Finding your inner Aboriginality and the Murri Superhero, Muh Man while throwing in a little stand up with his views on footy, neighbours, spirituality and dancing in public.
At the heart of this unique work are one man’s beliefs about contemporary Aboriginal identity. To ensure Chasing the Lollyman leaves a lasting impression for all audiences, Indigenous or otherwise, Sheppard has enlisted a variety of artists to create his world onstage, including dramaturg Nadine McDonald- Dowd, visual artist Bianca Beetson, musician Kimba Fatiaki, director Liz Skitch and the team at deBASE, together with the Kuril Dhagun Centre (State Library of Queensland) and the Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts.
Written by Mark Sheppard
Co-devised and directed by Liz Skitch
Set design by Josh McIntosh
Lighting design by Jason Glenwright
Sound design by Ian O’Brien
Thu 28 Jan – Sat 13 Feb at 7.30pm
Previews 26 – 27 Jan
Sue Benner Theatre, Metro Arts
109 Edward Street
TICKETS
$20/$15 concession
Previews and Tight Ass Tuesdays $10
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