| Uncle Trevor Gallagher leading walkers on the Spiritual Path Trail
The day was a successful joint event where Reconciliation Victoria also presented their AGM. Afterwards members and guests were treated to entertainment from local Wergaia woman and singer/songwriter Alice Skye, plus a guided spiritual healing trail led by Gunditjmara Elder, Uncle Trevor Gallagher. The AGM was thoroughly enjoyed by all and the new committee was voted in, ready for a strong 2019.
If you would like a copy of the Annual Report, please contact us at on (03) 9483 1363 on Monday and Thursday, or at antar@antarvictoria.org.au
Speaking of 2019, get ready early by purchasing one of the now famous Angkitja diaries! Published by IAD Press since 1997, each copy features 26 full-colour plates of Central Australian Aboriginal artworks, maps of art centres and more. Proceeds assist IAD to continue producing language resources for young people. Get yours hereLast but not least, it’s almost time to vote! Don’t forget that the Victorian State Election will be on 24th November, and you must be enrolled to vote by the 6th November. If you haven’t seen ANTaR’s election scorecard yet, check it out here. We’ve analysed all the major parties to find out who’s supporting our First Peoples the most to help you do the same. On Friday, Gunditjmara/Gunai Kurnai MP Lidia Thorpe and other Traditional Owners held a rally to support a 38 Nations structure of the Aboriginal Representative Body which would negotiate the framework for a state wide Treaty. The Victorian Treaty Advancement Commission is yet to release the official model for the Body. A draft model was released in September to receive feedback.
In Solidarity,
The ANTaR team
Events
B2M National Tour
Various venues and dates through November
B2M are a seven-piece R’n’B band hailing from the Tiwi Islands. The group is doing a national tour right now. Keep up with all tour dates on their Facebook page. They’ll hit several locations around Victoria between the 11-17 November. Check out B2M here
Victorian Treaty Update at Hawthorn Library,
Thursday November 15, 7-9.30pm, FREE
The public are invited to a Victorian Treaty Update session organised by Boroondara Reconciliation Network, with a number of speakers including election candidates. Our very own ANTaR Co-Chair, Brigid Knight-Braniff will present on developments in the Treaty process and on the politics of Treaty and Reconciliation. Come along to learn and support our First Peoples. Find out more and get your FREE tickets here
Baker Boy at the Howler, Brunswick
Saturday November 17
The award-winning Arnhem Land rapper will perform at the Howler this month. Find out more and get tickets here
Music from the Wetlands at Yarra River Wetlands, Alphington
Sunday 18 November, 11.45am-5.30pm, FREE
This event runs twice a year and is produced entirely by volunteers. You’re invited to join in the celebration of music, food and stalls from community and environmental groups – including ANTaR Victoria. Come along and say hi! Find out more on Facebook or here
Minnie Pwerle Exhibition at Burrinja Cultural Centre, Upwey Victoria
Until 25 November, FREE
Considered one of the Masters of Aboriginal Contemporary Art, Minnie Pwerle was an Anmatjerre woman who grew up on a cattle station 300km Northeast of Alice Springs. This exhibition features some of Pwerle’s first works plus previously unseen paintings. Find more on Facebook or here |
