Public Meeting - Indigenous Elders speak out against NT & QLD interventions
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May 28, 2008 from 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm |
| Where | Level 2, Trades and Labour Council Building, 16 Peel St, South Brisbane |
| Contact Name | Aboriginal Rights Coalition (ARC), Brisbane |
| Contact Phone | 0424 265 730 |
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Speakers:
Vince Forrester
A long time land rights activist and Aboriginal leader. He is from Mutitjulu, a proud community whose demonisation paved the way to the federal intervention. He will discuss the devastating impact this policy is having on his people - from the intimidating police raids through to the closure of the local high school and health care facilities. He will also discuss strategies for reasserting self-determination and campaigning to seriously addressdisadvantage.
Gracelyn Smallwood
A Birrigubba women with more than 25 years experience in all areas of Aboriginal Affairs. She is a prominent Aboriginal health expert and political and human rights activist.
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Organised by:
Aboriginal Rights Coalition (ARC), Brisbane
For more info contact: 0424 265 730.
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