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News

  • Australian Aborigines are the custodians of some of the oldest performing traditions in the world says Grabowsky http://bit.ly/daKJgd
  • Aboriginal culture faces perils in the land down under http://bit.ly/clFtsG – video from WorldFocus
  • Indigenous people to be recognised as ‘first Queenslanders’ http://bit.ly/drbrVn
  • Recognising indigenous people in Queensland preamble ‘divisive’ according to Qld Opposition leader Langbroek http://bit.ly/aNIJKY
  • Constitutional preamble opposed by Indigenous leaders and Opposition. Indigenous say it is offensive as symbolic only http://bit.ly/b7XzMa

The Indigenous News Updates are sourced from news and other articles from around the country that I have posted on Twitter.



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News

  • Round markings found in rocks across the Blue Tier in Tasmania from miners not Aborigines damaging heritage claim http://bit.ly/aFv0RU
  • Swiss, Aussie Companies To Certify Aboriginal Ingredients Fair Trade http://bit.ly/duq6s9
  • Native title change racist: Aboriginal groups . Throwback to Howard era with rights becoming a symbol only http://bit.ly/93jB3o
  • Proposed changes to native title law are racist and a throwback to the Howard era will reduce Aboriginal land rights http://bit.ly/93jB3o
  • NATIONAL Indigenous TV plans to carry advertising and looking for increased Free To Air spectrum http://bit.ly/9BjIdk

The Indigenous News Updates are sourced from news and other articles from around the country that I have posted on Twitter.



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Samson and Delilah has been on the tele and now out on DVD. Out here it certainly attractd a lot of interest with it played several times and a lot of discussion by teenagers and adults alike.

It is a love story full of despair and possibly a glimmer of hope at the end. For many unfortunately it is their life.

If you haven’t worked and lived in a remote Aboriginal community, and for some, even if you have, many of the nuances in the film will pass you by. Some of them are explained at the Official Website Frequently Asked Questions.

For those wanting to challenge your preconceptions and learn a lot more about Aboriginal culture I suggest you download the Samson and Delilah study guide. It has links to many more resources and will challenge your thinking. Well worth the read.

In complete contrast is the Aboriginal musical Bran Nue Dae

An Aboriginal Musical. I can hear you all now “Who woulda thought”. I can’t comment much as I have only seen the trailer. However a few kids have seen it and loved it… Laffed and laffed. Light hearted and positive and a lot of fun. Unfortunately like most films I will have to wait until the DVD is released or I see it on the tele.

For those wanting to know much more about the movie take a look at ABC TV Message Stick for The Story of Bran Nue Dae

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News

  • 90% of Australians support official recognition as part of Australia Day. http://bit.ly/cjYTUZ . So 10% don’t? that’s a bit scary
  • Contemporary art exhibition “BALGOA” indigenous art from Balgo opened in Taipei recently http://bit.ly/9QpubQ
  • Due to uproar over copying dance styles the coach of Russian ice dancers now carries pictures of aboriginal dancers http://bit.ly/d8aBlp
  • Aboriginal singer-song writer Ruby Hunter passed away. Her music dealt with personal history, Indigenous struggles http://bit.ly/bkEdg6
  • Russian skaters continue to use controversial Aboriginal routine http://bit.ly/9LYfCt

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