Upcoming Events March 13, 2006
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Tuesday 14th March, 12pm – Book Launch
"Australia's Blackest Sporting Moments – Top 100" by Stephen Hagan
At the Sovereignty Camp, Kings Domain.
Wednesday 15th March 11am – "Walk For Justice"
Public Demonstration in Support of the Black GST
Carlton Street, Carlton Gardens (Northern End)
March will go via Exhibition Buildings, through the city and on to the camp at Kings Domain.
Come have Sovereign Tea with the Queen!
Camp Site Established March 12, 2006
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The Stolenwealth Games Convergence in support of the Black GST established camp today in Kings Domain, Melbourne. Approximately 400 people gathered in ceremony as the Sacred Fire from the Tent Embassy in Canberra was placed on country.
The Sacred Fire has been established in Melbourne after a journey through Yorta Yorta lands including a ceremony in the Bharma Forest with members of the Wiradjeri, Wamba Wamba, Barapa Barapa, Gunnai/Kurnai and Yorta Yorta Nations to bring the fire across the Dhungala (Murray) River. A statement was signed by all represented Nations in support of ending genocide of peoples, lands and waters and demanding a treaty negotiation process to be entered into with the Crown.
Indigenous people and Supporters attended and supported the establishment of the fire and participated in a ceremony of respect for the fire. Thanks were offered to the Bunerong people, the owners of the land, for permission to camp there. Wood donated by the Yorta Yorta and Barapabarapa peoples was also added to the fire. Two Police Officers and the Park Ranger present participated in the fire ceremony, to the cheers of the crowd.
The Black GST thanks the Police, the Fire Service and the Park Rangers for their cooperation to ensure this is a peaceful event.
The Yorta Yorta Statement
On this day 11th March 2006 in the presence of members from the Wiradjeri, Wamba Wamba, Barapa Barapa, Gunnai/Kurnai and Yorta Yorta Nations, in the Barmah Forest on Yorta Yorta Country.
Acknowledged the lighting of the Sacred Fire on its journey from the Aboriginal Tent Embassy to the Stolenwealth Games site to be held on Wurenjeri and Boonerwung Nations.
We of the Yorta Yorta Nation demand the end of genocide of our peoples and our lands and waters.
We demand a treaty be signed between the British Sovereign of the Commonwealth with Indigenous Nations of Australia.
WE ARE ONE MOB, WITH ONE VOICE, HEADING IN ONE DIRECTION
Camp Sovereignty Safe and growing March 12, 2006
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Hi all,
The Embassy was established today with ease and is looking good. Relationships were developed with the Park Rangers, Police & CFA and all were soon on side. The highlight of the day was seeing the police going through traditional welcoming as the media cameras went click click.
So now its up to everyone to spread the word and get crew onto the campsite. Our numbers are already looking good but the next 48 hours are
“,0] ); D(["ce"]); /the most important. We need as many numbers there as possible. Plenty of food, a cooker & a sound system are all there and setting up as we type.
The interstate mobs are booked to arrive by Tuesday, so the challenge is for as many Melbournians to get down to the camp ASAP to build asignificant presence so the powers that be dont interrupt this important
business.
It seems that friends are already networking in well with the 'names' visiting Melbourne, so the Sacred Fire will be well attended.
We look forward to seeing you there for an hour or a fortnight.
The real Games are to Resolve the issues of the Black GST
Friends of the Earth Solidarity Campaign March 10, 2006
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Dear Friends
Friends of the Earth Australia is asking for your support for the campaign for indigenous rights organized by the BlackGST in the run up to the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne this month.
Please visit our cyberaction and send your message to put the spotlight on the indigenous rights. It only takes a couple of minutes.
FoE Cyberaction
By visiting the above link you will send a letter to PM JohnHoward.
More information:
Please forward this message to your contacts and encourage them to get involved.
