Aboriginal Way Issue 54, October 2013 A publication of South Australian Native Title Services Tjayiwara Unmuru celebrate native title determination

Tjayiwara Unmuru Federal Court Hearing participants in SA’s far north.

De Rose Hill achieves Australia’s first native title compensation determination

Australia’s first native title The name of De Rose Hill will go down Under the Native Title Act, native title and this meant open communication compensation consent in Australian legal history for a number holders may be entitled to compensation between parties and of course determination was granted to of reasons. on just terms where an invalid act impacts overcoming the language barriers and on native title rights and interests. we thank the State for its cooperation the De Rose Hill native title “First, because you brought one of the for what was at times a challenging holders in ’s early claims for recognition of your native Karina Lester, De Rose Hill Ilpalka process,” said Ms Lester. far north earlier this month. title rights over this country, and because Aboriginal Corporation chairperson you had the first hearing of such a claim said this is also a significant achievement Native title holder Peter De Rose said the The hearing of the Federal Court was in South Australia.” for the State, who played a key role in compensation determination was a better held at an important rock hole, Ilpalka, this outcome and have worked closely experience compared to the group’s fight on De Rose Hill Station. Now, again, you are leading the charge. with De Rose Hill Ilpalka Aboriginal for native title recognition which lasted This is the first time an award of Corporation through the entire process. ten years. Justice Mansfield said the Nguraritja compensation for native title rights and of De Rose Hill will be remembered for interests which have been extinguished “We were in uncharted waters and their native title battles. has been made,” said Justice Mansfield. we did not know how it would pan-out, Continued on page 5

Inside: Aboriginal community to co-manage Breakaways 2 A new approach to Aboriginal governance proposed for SA 4 Deadly tribute to the trailblazers 7 Lands Trust Act Far West Coast Native passes lower house Title hearing on country

The Aboriginal Lands Trust was The Trust states that it should be first introduced in 1966 under the administered under the principles of good this December Aboriginal Lands Trust Act. This new governance, transparency and financial A consent determination of native community. The Consent Determination bill seeks to broaden the powers accountability. It should achieve improved title in favour of the Far West will recognise a number of rights and of the Trust so that it can more environmental outcomes and optimise Coast native title claimants will interests, including the rights to access readily deal with the acquisition and the value of Trust Land. be handed down by the Federal and camp on the area, enjoy the land, dealings of Trust land for the benefit It is a requirement under the Court of Australia on 5 December teach and conduct ceremonies and of Aboriginal South Australians. proposed Act that Aboriginal interests 2013 at Lake Pidinga north of protect sites of significance on the area. The Bill seeks to ensure that Trust should be taken into account and Yalata community. Underlying the Aboriginal held land, will reflected in any decisions that may be the exclusive right to possess, occupy Land is not alienated and establishes A Consent Determination is an order affect Aboriginal people. mechanisms for the efficient and under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) and use the area. effective administration and management made by the Federal Court pursuant to The Far West Coast claimants of Trust Land. It should an agreement to recognise rights and commissioned extensive anthropological According to the State Government the achieve improved interests without the need for a trial. and genealogical research and expert Aboriginal Lands Trust Bill 2013 seeks to environmental The determination will come after close reports which were used as a basis unlock the commercial potential of the to 18 years of struggle by Wirangu, by the group to negotiate the terms 500,000 hectares of land – valued at outcomes and , and Anangu people of of a consent determination, which $60 million – held by the Trust. optimise the value the Far West Coast to have their various will sit together with a package of native title claims determined. The Indigenous Land Use Agreements and Co The application of the bill seeks to of Trust Land. formerly overlapping claims were finally Management Agreements for National give more independence to the Trust consolidated into one claim in January Parks. SANTS Limited has represented in its land dealings but also provides Affected groups should also be 2006, after ten years of mediation by the claimants throughout this process consulted in the decision making the relevant Minister with the power ALRM Inc Native Title Unit, the National and is recommending settlement of the process although this consultation to suspend the Trust under certain Native Title Tribunal and South Australian claim by agreement. does not carry any specific priority circumstances. Native Title Services (SANTS). in the decision making process. The hearing will be on Country at Pidinga The Bill provides the introduction of The determination will cover a vast area Tanks, which is a small camping area The last round of community consultation a Commercial Development Advisory of land between the Western Australian situated adjacent to Lake Pidinga (Lake meetings for the review of the Aboriginal Committee consisting of members Border and Tarcoola to the North and Ifould) between Yalata and Oak Valley Lands Trust (ALT) Act were held this year of the Minister’s appointment and a around Streaky Bay to the South. It communities. Members of the claim during Feburary and March. representative of the Trust itself, to includes many Aboriginal homelands group recall living at the tanks in the advise on the commercial activities The Bill was finalised and introduced to and Aboriginal Lands Trust lands such early part of last century and the Lake of the Trust. State Parliament on 11 September. as Yalata Community and itself is a sacred site. Aboriginal community to co-manage Breakaways

The Breakaways Conversation Park, The Minister for Sustainability, significance is both recognised and to not only care for this special place for near Coober Pedy in the state’s far Environment and Conservation and protected,” Minister Hunter said. all, but also build trust and understanding north is now the second Aboriginal Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, between all of the residents of Coober The hand back of the land, along owned Aboriginal park in South Ian Hunter, visited the park in early Pedy, which at times is somewhat frayed.” with its constitution as a Conservation Australia and will be co-managed August to attend the formal celebrations. Park, is part of the Antakirinja A seven-member co-management board by local Aboriginal community Minister Hunter said the park has cultural Matu-Yunkunytjatjara native title has been formed for the park, including and government. and environmental significance and the claim resolution negotiations. four representatives from the Antakirinja After many years of negotiations, an “partnership will help to protect the area Matuntjara Yunkunytjarjara people, two Tim Wooley, AM-Y native title lawyer, agreement was reached between well into the future”. from the District Council of Coober Pedy said the agreement will help build positive and one from DEWNR. the District Council of Coober Pedy, “It [the park] has great cultural relationships between all involved. Department of Environment, Water significance for the Antakirinja Estimated to be more than 70 million “The Breakaways Conservation Park and Natural Resources (DEWNR) and Matuntjara Yunkunytjatjara people, years old, the Breakaways are a group Co-Management agreement not only Antakirinja Matu-Yankunytjatjara as well as being geologically important, of flat-topped hills close to the Stuart gives the AM-Y native title group greater Aboriginal Corporation (AM-Y). and providing vital habitat for arid flora Ranges. The conservation park covers control over an iconic area of cultural and fauna species,” almost 15,000 hectares. A formal hand-over of the park to the native importance to themselves and other title group took place on 6 August this year. “This partnership and the co-management Aboriginal people of the broader region, The state’s first Aboriginal-owned park – Ian Crombie, Chair of AM-Y Aboriginal arrangements over the park ensure it also provides a platform through the the Mamungari Conservation Park Corporation, said the park’s management that the high quality of the natural co-management board to partner with north-west of Ceduna – was returned to team has had its first meeting and is environment is enhanced and its cultural the non-Aboriginal people of Coober Pedy the people in 2004. looking at ways to improve the park.

“We are looking at putting up barricades, walking trials and information signs for visitors”, Mr Crombie said.

“It [the co-management] will ensure Aboriginal heritage and culture is protected and the community is pleased with this outcome. We have local government on board and people can now start to get involved in managing the park. Which is good because many hands make light work,” he said.

2 Aboriginal Way, October 2013 Tjayiwara Unmuru celebrate native title determination

On 16 July, the Tjayiwara Unmuru “Native title applications are notoriously native title group gathered at a site long, expensive and unnecessarily of significance in South Australia’s complex. That, however, was not the far north, to receive their native case in this matter. title determination from the Federal The negotiations did not rely on the Court of Australia. usual onerous requirement to submit

On this day, Justice John Mansfield a Native Title Report prepared by an Clockwise from top left: Neville Douglas and Michael Pagsanjan; Warura; children playing at Warura; made a consent determination anthropologist. Instead the application Lucy Lester and Julie Anderson; Michael Pagsanjan and Martin Thompson; Angkuna Baker and Justice Mansfield; Helen Smith. recognising the Tjayiwara Unmuru relied on identifying evidence of native title group to approximately 4500 ‘connection’ that had been provided Owners of Tjayiwara and Unmuru, and work towards our goals. The native title square kilometres of land and waters to the State in other matters and the that’s all that matters. At least when our system is not perfect, but we now have including parts of Mount Cavenagh (or collection of further statements from elders pass on, they can with ease in opportunity to negotiate and protect Ayers Range South) and Tieyon Stations. native title holders to resolve any issues knowing their children and relatives and our country”. The hearing was held next to a rocky that were in dispute ” Mr Pagsanjan said. the future generations will be recognised as Traditional Owners of this land”, During the proceedings, Ms Anderson outcrop on Mount Cavenagh Station, Mary Tjaruwa Anderson, Chair of Ms Anderson said. gave thanks to those involved in the claim. at a site called ‘Warura’. Tjayiwara Unmuru native title group, Mr Pagsanjan said it is important to “I give thanks to my Aunty Waniwa Lester The non-exclusive native title rights said she is happy with how the process view the consent determination as a and Uncle Howard Doolan, who were recognise a number of rights and went and that she was proud of the step to realising future aspirations for born on Tieyon Station, and gave me interests, including the rights to access group’s achievement. the native title group. and Brother Peter, the honour to be the and camp on the area, enjoy the land, “This claim was much easier than the applicants for our claim. teach and conduct ceremonies and De Rose Hill native title clam, and it goes “The recognition in today’s determination protect sites of significance. to show how easy a native title claim is important and should be celebrated. I would like to thank Brother Peter It provides a launching pad to setting De Rose, for his knowledge on the Native title applications can often be can be when you have pastoralists who are willing to share the land with Anangu and achieving social, economic and Rock-holes and places where our mob costly and take over a decade to resolve. cultural goals for Nguaritja, native title [Aboriginal People]”, she said. camped in the early days. Your expertise The Tjayiwara Unmuru application holders. These goals include maintaining is greatly appreciated. was settled within three years of the “Today I stand here with pride. I relationships with interested parties, such application filed. remember the stories I heard while doing as pastoralists, finding avenues I would like to thank Keith Thomas, the De Rose Hill Claim and camping with Michael Pagsanjan and the SANTS crew Michael Pagsanjan, Tjayiwara Unmuru’s for business development, continuing the elders; stories of how my mother and to teach Anangu law and protecting for their hard work throughout this claim. lawyer said the speedy settlement was her sisters used to work stock on Tieyon. ngura, Country”, he said. due to an agreed expedited procedure And also a big thanks to Paul Smith for providing evidence that built on It is not our land back in full, but at least Ms Anderson said “we must acknowledge of Tieyon Station and Bruce Morton previously accepted evidence. we will be recognised as the Traditional the challenges ahead and continue to of Mt Cavengh Station.”

Aboriginal Way, October 2013 3 A new approach to Aboriginal governance proposed for SA

A new approach to Aboriginal Minister Hunter said one of the challenges leadership and governance training. It is important that Regional Authorities governance is being proposed by will be to take existing models that are The aim of the approach is to increase are fully resourced and supported by the State Government, aimed to set working successfully, such as the regional opportunities for Aboriginal communities both the State and Federal governments. up Regional Authorities to represent partnership between people to create a regional governance system The funding should be guaranteed for five Aboriginal communities across SA. and the Australian and State governments, based on their needs and goals. years and any withdrawal process should and apply this to other groups. The Premier, Jay Weatherill, announced Aboriginal leader, Klynton Wanganeen only be based on the region’s capacity the proposed model on 4 July. “The way a regional Authority is set said the model has potential to improve to generate income,” he said. current governance of Aboriginal affairs Since then a consultation paper up will of course vary throughout the Keith Thomas, South Australian Native was released and a series of public state but we really want to see regional if properly supported. Title Services (SANTS) CEO, said SANTS partnerships and service deliveries built consultation meetings were held in “This [Aboriginal Regional Authorities] welcomes the State Government’s directly on the needs of the community. regional and urban centres. Written could be the mechanism for engaging initiative and generally supports the What a Regional Authority may look like submissions were taken to gauge with Aboriginal communities across the concept. Mr Thomas said native title will depend on the community,” said community responses to the proposal. state and could replace the Aboriginal bodies can also play an important part Minister Hunter. The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Advisory Committee to government. in setting up regional authorities. Reconciliation, Ian Hunter, told Aboriginal According to the Aboriginal Regional Communities will have to decide if they “Having strong regional community Way the Regional Authority approach Authorities consultation paper, the want to be involved, and it should not be entities is fundamental to providing is based on the view that Aboriginal approach is designed to address the used as a mechanism to water down or leadership, building partnerships and affairs should be led by community demand from Aboriginal people for a weaken the APY Land Rights Act or the service deliveries. representative bodies. ‘more open relationship with government’ MT Land rights Act”, said Mr Wanganeen. and consider solutions to social, “This is a way that government can “The actual model used should be flexible “It makes sense for the State health and economic issues with more engage with communities and increase to cater for the local conditions. Regional Government to invest in existing regional involvement from those who are affected leadership skills of people in the Authorities should play a role in keeping bodies and we believe that native by these issues. community. It aims to give Aboriginal governments and NGO’s accountable to title groups must be central to the people more power in the way they The State Government’s role will be to funding and outcomes of their services to establishment of ‘regional authorities’,” connect with government.” assist in the start-up processes including Aboriginal communities. said Mr Thomas. Summary of Coalition APY Indigenous policy land rights

The Coalition Government’s work requirements by, in part, working Indigenous policy centres on directly with employers to help guarantee legislation to the five distinct areas of education, successful employment. employment, health, housing The Coalition Government accepts that be reviewed and recognition. ‘there remains a significant disparity Community consultation has The Government seeks to increase school in health outcomes for Indigenous begun for a review of South attendance rates with the implementation Australians as evident by key indicators Nigel Scullion – new Minister for Indigenous Affairs. Australia’s landmark Anangu of the School Enrolment and Attendance such as life expectancy, age-standardised Affairs would seek to establish a draft Yankunytjatjara Measure. This was trialled in eight remote death rates and rates of chronic disease.’ amendment and process for the change. (APY) Land Rights Act. communities in the A priority is the continuation of the Mr Ken Wyatt AM, who was the first and and was extended to a investment in clinical health services Indigenous member of the House of The review will look at governance and further 17 communities by the former for as well as Representatives, would also be accountability issues, as well as seeking Labor Government. The system puts support for initiatives such as ‘Closing appointed to sit on the committee. opportunities to strengthen advisory conditions on parents and carers’ income the Gap’ to improve the health outlook support for the APY Executive. support so that children are enrolled in of the Indigenous population. Nigel Scullion, the new Minister for Indigenous Affairs, plays an important and attend school. Dr Robyn Layton AO QC, the Honourable Government housing policy seeks to role in advocating a behalf of Indigenous John Hill MP, Harry Miller, and April The education policy also provides remove some of the barriers Indigenous Australians in the federal arena and is funding for the inclusion of direct people face in trying to own their own a member of the government. Lawrie-Smith will sit on the review instruction type models of teaching home. This could include changes to panel which will hold three rounds of Senator Scullion was first elected to and other proven phonics based native title laws which prohibit private face-toface consultations in October the senate in 2001 and in 2009 was programmes into the curriculum of ownership on land subject to native title. and November at Iwantja, Mimili, , appointed Shadow Minister for remote schools. There is funding also Pukatja, Amata, , and Pipalyatjara/ The Government has created the Indigenous Affairs. to increase opportunities for Indigenous Indigenous portfolio as an entire ministry Kalka. An interpreter will assist the panel. Australians to attend boarding schools On the 18 September 2013, he was position. It will also establish the Prime throughout the nation. Scholarships would sworn in as Indigenous Affairs Minister. The panel will prepare a report for the Minister’s Indigenous Advisory Council to be awarded through the Indigenous Youth State Government summarising the ‘ensure that the Australian Government’s Mr Scullion has spent many years Leadership Programme and the Australian results of the consultations and written indigenous programmes achieve real, living off the Arnhem Land coast and Indigenous Education Foundation. submissions, and will provide guidance positive change in the lives of Aboriginal establishing fishing businesses and on any changes that need to be made The Coalition is committed to the people.’ The Council will be chaired by working in a variety of professions to the Act. ‘GenerationOne’ employment programme Mr Warren Mundine. including mining exploration. in its effort to increase Indigenous Further information on the At the centre of a push for recognition When appointed as Minister of Indigenous participation in employment. is the proposed referendum to Affairs Mr Scullion stated that his “goal review, including how to provide This is a demand driven training model recognise Indigenous Australians in will be to achieve a demonstrable a written submission and the that seeks to guarantee employment at the Constitution as the first inhabitants improvement in the lives of Aboriginal dates of consultation meetings, the end of training. A review will seek to of Australia. A special committee and Islander people over are available online at: ensure that training is closely related to including the Minister for Indigenous the next three years”. www.aboriginalaffairs.sa.gov.au.

4 Aboriginal Way, October 2013 De Rose Hill achieves Australia’s first native title compensation determination

Continued from page 1 rights and had significant impact on sacred sites. “Looking back on the journey for us to achieve native title, the claim took so In 2012, an agreement was reached long and it was often difficult, so the between the State and the native title claim for compensation was a short time holders without the need for a trial. for us and we thank them [the State] for The confidential agreement resolves all recognising our dreamtime stories and our spiritual connections to our land. of the State’s liability to the De Rose Hill native title holders up until the date of I also thank family members and all the determination, resulting in, amongst those involved who have walked the other things, a confidential monetary road with me and are here today benefit to the native title holders. to celebrate this outcome. I also acknowledge elders and those we have The compensation is to be paid to the lost over the years and who cannot be De Rose Hill Ilpalka Aboriginal with us today,” said Mr De Rose. Corporation which manages native title rights and other matters for De Rose Hill. In 2011, the De Rose Hill native title holders claimed compensation from the The De Rose Hill native title holders were State Government because a portion of the first Aboriginal people in SA to have the , a rest-stop next to native title recognised after a trial and the Stuart Highway and a freehold block appeal process that began in 1996 and of land extinguished their native title concluded in 2006.

Clockwise from top right: Peter De Rose and Justice Mansfield; Gay Thompson MP, Michael Pagsanjan, Sarah Hoffmann and Simon McCaull; Mary Tjaruwa Anderson and Susan Woen-Green; Keith Thomas; De Rose Hill Station; gathering at Ilpalka Rock hole; De Rose Hill native title holders; Donald Grant and George Kenmore; Sandy Curtis, David Pearson, Ebony De Rose and Peter De Rose.

Aboriginal Way, October 2013 5 Aboriginal Legal DonateLife SA busy Rights Movement raising awareness DonateLife SA has been busy around The team visited Muna Paiendi to have (ALRM) hosts the Adelaide metropolitan area conversations with a women’s group spreading the word about organ during a health information day, followed NAIDOC in August and tissue donation. by a lunch at Marra Dreaming. Both of these activities provided an opportunity In July they participated in the NAIDOC th for the sharing of stories and for This year is ALRM’s 40 Anniversary. ALRM was established in 1973. Family Fun Day at the Torrens Parade providing information for the groups to Redfern had already established an Aboriginal Legal Service to help Ground where families and the community spread within their community and families. address the high numbers of Aboriginal appearing before the courts came together as part of NAIDOC Week who entered a guilty plea resulting in high incarceration rates. to celebrate the history, culture and It is particularly important to raise achievements of Aboriginal and Torres awareness of, and discuss the significant Strait Islander people. topics of organ and tissue donation as There was a free BBQ lunch at Why NAIDOC in August: donation rates in the Aboriginal and each event and a number of other The 2013 theme was ‘We Value the Torres Strait Islander population continue ALRM was given a funding grant Vision. Yirrkala Bark Petitions 1963’ – stalls available and activities for to remain low, whilst the number of people to run events during NAIDOC week, commemorating the 50th anniversary the kids. within these communities needing a kidney but was unable to host the events of the presentation of Yirrkala Bark transplant is high (they are ten times more during July. ALRM decided to get Other agencies stalls included, the Petitions to the Federal Parliament. people together during August University of Adelaide, ALRM, SANTS, likely to die from kidney disease than a and continue NAIDOC celebrations Relationships Australia, Taoundi, Nunk Up to 1,000 people enjoyed the event person from a non-Aboriginal and Torres for a little longer this year. and others. – and had the opportunity to browse Strait Islander community). information about organ and tissue DonateLife SA would like people to donation at the DonateLife SA think about this: “If you are waiting for a information stand. transplant, you are more likely to receive The most frequently asked question ‘What one if people from your own cultural is organ and tissue donation’ gave staff at group donate their organs because these the stand the chance to present the facts organs are a good match. This is why and to encourage people to share their organ donation amongst the Aboriginal donation wishes with their families. and Torres Strait Islander community is so important.” Also in July, the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network DonateLife For further information about organ SA team reached out to the local and tissue donation for transplantation Aboriginal community. see: www.donatelife.gov.au

DonateLife’s CALD Project Officer Leann Bonner (left) and Donation Specialist Nursing Coordinator Emily Pumpa (right) with Bevin O’Loughlin (centre) at Marra Dreaming.

Clockwise from top: Camille Dobson Mary Manickam (ALRM) and Kelly Millman (ALRM student); Julie and Lesley Thomas from ALRM; Kesha Roesch, Donna Pickett and Dean Hodgson from Nunkuwarrin Yunti.

ALRM offers a number of services:

It provides legal advice and support for Aboriginal people in both criminal and civil matters. Aboriginal people can apply for legal help and if they qualify ALRM lawyers will act on their behalf.

Field Officers and the Aboriginal Visitors have been a part of ALRM for a number of years. These positions were set up in response to the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. Field Officers and usually the first point of contact between the clients and lawyers. They attend L-R: DonateLife SA’s Erin Heffernan, Leann Bonner, Keeley Smith and State Medical Director prisons to take instructions from clients which they pass on to the lawyers. Dr Sally Tideman at the NAIDOC Family Fun Day information stand in Adelaide. Aboriginal Visitors provide support to Aboriginal people who have been arrested, they attend the police station to ensure the Aboriginal person is supported, and the police are adhering to their duty of care.

ALRM also offers Low Income Support to Aboriginal people in the community. If a person is in financial difficulty the Low Income Support team can negotiate with creditors on behalf of the client. They can also provide budgeting advice.

The Community Legal Education Officer provides free legal education packages to community groups and organisations. The officer can also give face to face information to individuals.

To find out more please contact ALRM: Phone (08) 8113 3777 Fax (08) 8211 7618 Freecall 1800 643 222 Email [email protected] or pop in for a visit at 321-325 King William St. Adelaide SA 5000 L-R: Loraine Carolin and Alwin Chong find out the facts about organ and tissue donation from DonateLife SA’s CALD Project Officer Leann Bonner at the NAIDOC Family Fun Day in Adelaide.

6 Aboriginal Way, October 2013 Deadly tribute to the trailblazers Story supplied by Deadly Group

Yunupingu tribute. Photo credit Joseph Mayer.

The first Aboriginal barrister and 2013 Male Actor of the Year, endorsing and the first Indigenous psychologist Steve has earned his stripes on film and magistrate in Australia, Pat O’Shane Redfern Now’s credentials amongst in Australia, Professor Pat Dudgeon television sets in a career that spanned was honoured at the 2013 Deadly Australian audiences. won the Deadly for Excellence in 67 years. Born in 1928, Steve has Awards, winning the Marcia Langton Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performed in some of Australia’s most Most Promising New Talent in Music went Award for Lifetime Achievement Health, while the education award prominent movies including Gallipoli, to Queanbeyan based group Stik n Move in Leadership. The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, Ground while Most Promising New Talent in Sport went to the David Wirrpanda Foundation’s education, health and Zero, and in television drama: Homicide, She was among AFL highflyer and was awarded to up and coming Jillaroos wellbeing program aimed at Aboriginal Division 4, Rush and the Flying Doctors. anti-racism campaigner hockey player Mariah Williams. and Torres Strait Islander girls aged who received the Hall of Fame Ella Award The Deadlys is produced by Vibe Australia. No surprises for NRL Player of the Year for Lifetime Achievement in Sport, and 10-17 years of age. It’s the biggest Indigenous awards in Jonathan Thurston who enjoys a strong night on the Australian calendar and world title winning boxer Daniel Geale fan base amongst his people, and Quit smoking campaign Rewrite Your enjoys strong support from Indigenous who is the 2013 Male Sportsperson non-Indigenous Australians. Adam Story Campaign, developed by Puiyurti communities across the country, and of the Year. Goodes also picked up AFL Player of (Don’t Smoke) Tackling Tobacco Program across non-Indigenous Australia. It was a night for paying tribute to the the Year, a testament to the support he won the inaugural Excellence in Health trailblazers at the 19th annual Deadlys, has both on and off the field. Through the Promotion of Healthy and For the full list of 2013 Deadly Award Smoke Free Lifestyles. winners visit www.deadlys.com.au held at the Sydney Opera House on Junior Wimbledon champion Tuesday. Iconic singer/songwriter and Ashleigh Barty won her first Deadly Published Book of the Year went to the Human Rights Awardee also for Female Sportsperson of the Year. central Australian NPY Women’s Council stepped onto the mainstage to receive In the music awards Jess Mauboy won Aboriginal Corporation’s Traditional his Deadly for the Lifetime Contribution in two categories, Single Release of Healers of Central Australia: Ngangkari Award for Healing the Stolen Generations. the Year and Female Artist of the Year. publication – the Ngangkari are traditional But there was room on the Deadlys Archie Roach’s recent Into the healers and the book is an absorbing stage for all the winners from the Bloodstream was the Album of the Year. collection of first-hand accounts, tracing Most Promising New Talent categories Northern Territory singer Shellie Morris the personal histories from pre-contact of music and sport, through to the who recorded her album Together We time through to the present. television shows and films that are Are Strong in the Yanuwa language of On a night where performing artists gaining ground with Australian audiences. her people, won the award for Excellence were honoured as role models, Arrente in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ABC’s Redfern Now won Television man, actor and one of the first Aboriginal Cultural Advancement and ethnobotanist Show of the Year and The Sapphires men from South Australia to enlist in the Gerry Turpin is the inaugural winner of took the Deadly for Film of the Year. Korean War, Steve Mullawalla Dodd was Scientist or Science Project of the Year. Silver Logie winner Deb Mailman took the honoured through the Jimmy Little Award Deadly for Female Actor of the Year and, Youth suicide prevention researcher for Lifetime Achievement in Music and the Ellie Lovegrove and Troy Cassar Daley. Redfern Now actor Luke Carroll is the and Indigenous mental health expert, Performing Arts. Photo credit Joseph Mayer.

Rwayan being interviewed by Deadlys reporter Mayrah Sonter. Photo credit Joseph Mayer. Archie Roach, choir and finale. Photo credit Joseph Mayer.

Aboriginal Way, October 2013 7 Journey to Recognition arrives in Garma

Two and a half months after 50 communities and involved more than parliament, laying the foundations for An Election Day study conducted during launching from Melbourne, the 3000 Australians along the way. land rights and helping to spur on the this year’s Federal Election also revealed Journey to Recognition arrived 1967 referendum to count Aboriginal a majority of Australians think it’s time to Recognise spokesperson Tanya Hosch at the Garma festival in Nhulunbuy people as citizens in their own land. In recognise Indigenous Australians in our said it was a moving moment to join in August. 2008, the Yolngu presented another nation’s founding document. in this important celebration of Yolngu petition which paved the way for Welcomed by the mighty clans of Arnhem culture and people at the Garma Festival. The survey over 20 marginal seats, constitutional recognition. land, this annual celebration of Yolngu showed 84% of voters across the political “We never doubted for a moment that people and culture, was a fitting end to Ms Hosch said the physical journey was divide support constitutional recognition we would receive this kind of welcome an epic first chapter of the Journey. symbolic of the journey the nation was on of the First Australians because we knew that we were only to repair our Constitution and bring the Leading the crowd of Recognise trying to do more of the work that was Aden Ridgeway, spokesperson for the country together in shared pride about supporters into the festival were the started in this place many, many Recognise movement said the “election the impressive first cultures of this land. Numbulwar and Gumatj clans. decades ago,” she said. day study confirms Australians are uniting “It’s great that the politicians are in their determination to fix the historical In a moving moment, senior Gumatj “All we are trying to do is make sure signed up to this cause. It’s even more exclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait elder Djunga Djunga Yunupingu greeted something very simple and just can important that the Australian people are Islander peoples from our Constitution. the Journey in a Yolngu flag-raising happen – and that is to make sure that championing this,” she said. ceremony and talked up the urgency all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander “It’s a strong signal that more and more for a referendum. people in this country can be recognised The push to recognise Aboriginal and Australians believe voting to recognise as the first Australians and that the Torres Strait Islander people in the “It is the right time and the right thing to the First Australians in the Constitution histories and stories that we carry with do,” he said. “Don’t wait five or ten years – Constitution continues to unite Australians in the next term of parliament is the right otherwise some of us will be old or gone.” us will never be forgotten because it will across the traditional political divides. thing to do,” said Mr Ridgeway. be enshrined in our founding document. The ABC’s Vote Compass, which Yet there is still a great need to raise Mr Yunupingu said while Australia’s It’s also an important opportunity to surveyed 1 million Australians, found more community support. The Journey constitution was written a century ago, take that chance to deal with the racially that 70% of respondents, including a recommenced from Darwin on 25 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander discriminatory elements that still sit in majority of coalition voters, believe that September and is heading west through people had lived in the land for more our Constitution.” than 40,000 years. the Constitution should be changed to the Kimberley, Pilbara and onto Perth. It is 50 years since the Yolngu people acknowledge the First Australians as the Stay up to date by signing up at Young Recognition campaigner, Charlee- sent the Yirrkala Bark Petitions to first inhabitants. www.recognise.org.au Sue Frail said: “There was an intense feeling of fulfilment amongst the all those who had been on the Journey over the past 3 months. To arrive in Garma and be so humbly welcomed by the Yolgnu people, and to honour their leadership in the push for constitutional recognition is a moment that I will forever reflect on with pride.”

Recognise is the movement to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our Constitution.

Recognition campaigners have walked more than 700kms, cycled Dancers from the Gumatj clan perform at the sunset bunggul to farewell the Journey to Recognition from the Garma Festival. The clans performed L-R Senator Rachel Siewert, Professor John Maynard, Professor Mick Dodson over 1200kms, driven more than the baru or crocodile dance for the special ceremony, which also honored and Senator Nigel Scullion lead the crowd to the Bunggul at the Garma 2700kms, paddled 7kms, stopped in a visiting delegation from Timor Leste. Festival to finish the first leg of the Journey to Recognition. A formal tribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander soldiers Those Aboriginal and Torres Strait Many Australians do not realise that them in service records which did not Islanders who served our nation from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men record Aboriginality is difficult but is the that very first ANZAC Day in 1915 and women have volunteered to serve subject of ongoing research. will be formally commemorated by in every war in which Australia has What is known as fact is that from the a soon to be completed War been involved. Invite Boer War to the current day, Aboriginal Memorial in Adelaide. They have been involved in every and Torres Strait Islander men and The War Memorial will be unveiled The unveiling of the Aboriginal and Torres conflict and most peace-keeping women have never shirked from what this November - ALL WELCOME Strait Islander War Memorial will take missions from the Boer War to the they have seen as their “duty”. They have Sunday, 10 November 2013 place early next month at the Torrens current day in Afghanistan. volunteered and served our nation. Torrens Parade Grounds, Parade Grounds. Regrettably it is not possible to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Drive, Adelaide Many recognise and applaud our nation’s accurately determine how many soldiers have been decorated for The ceremony will commence Aboriginal culture and its capacity to Australian Aboriginal people have gallantry, wounded in action and been at 11am survive, against the odds, for more than served in the Australian Defence Force. taken as prisoners of war. Many lost their 60,000 years. “Survival” has another lives and, tragically, they lie forever in That is because Government policy connotation that is very relevant to the foreign lands away from their “country”. to Torrens Parade Grounds, will amend has varied over time. At various points contribution made by many Aboriginal and this lack of recognition and stands to Aboriginal people were discouraged or Until now, and with good reason, some Torres Strait Islander men and women. acknowledge all those that have served prohibited from enlisting – prompting Aboriginal and their country in peace and war. It is “survival” in a military context that those who wished to enlist to remain have referred to ANZAC and all that it involves offering oneself for service in silent about their cultural heritage. While involves as a “party to which Aboriginal The memorial will join other memorials our nation’s time of need, and surviving it is known that significant numbers of people were never invited”. This new that recognise valuable service rendered that service. Aboriginal people served, identifying war memorial, to be situation adjacent within the Australian Defence Force.

8 Aboriginal Way, October 2013 Dreaming’s Soldiers, by Catherine Bauer

First, I want to say thank you to The Last year I noted another story and this him under a vast desert sky in the Middle and all Australian children to know and Aboriginal Way for publishing my came at a time one of my sons was East, in many ways similar yet different to appreciate this and to honour the brave children’s story. As a non-indigenous learning about the ANZAC legend at the Australian desert skies. He also was sacrifices made by all these soldiers. person I did not ever want to assume school as part of the history curriculum very like all the young Australian soldiers As I have said, I make no assumptions that I have a right to write about while separately, he was learning about who joined up with fierce patriotism and indigenous matters, including history. Dreaming stories and indigenous culture. a hunger for adventure in distant places. as to my right to tell this story, but But Jimmy also hoped that it would I thank you for reading it. I have been a journalist and worked in the These three threads seemed to come improve his life when he got home. local communications industry for many together in my mind and I began If you would like to make a comment years now and I also enjoy writing as a researching through the Australian I want my story to convey a part of our or provide Catherine with some War Memorial among other sources, past time. I have three school – aged history that is not widely known and to feedback on her children’ s story, and found that I was learning a lot! sons and over the past few years have share the important contribution made please contact SA native title seen stories in the news about plans for The main character Jimmy came to me by indigenous people to all conflicts that services on (08) 8110 2800 or a local memorial to indigenous soldiers. in my sleep and I could see him and hear Australia has served in. I want my children email [email protected]

Dreaming’s Soldiers, by Catherine Bauer Our column in review features reviews and stories on A single tear of relief trembled in the corner of Nanna Gwenie’s eye. Aboriginal writers, artists and musicians. We welcome your “Tell me about Grandpa Jimmy again Nanna,’’ whispered Jessie. feedback and suggestions. So if you know of a new work

Nanna squeezed Jessie’s small hand. The tear gathered strength, rolled about to published or an artist or musician please contact Nanna’s cheek and exploded on the earth. us on (08) 8110 2800.

A lifetime away, the foreign desert exploded under Jimmy’s feet. Another

ear-splitting whine followed and again the ground reared up, sending clods of review in earth flying. There was a roaring in his ears as Jimmy pulled Johnno to his feet.

“That was close Jimmy,’’ Johnno’s blue eyes winced as he swung an arm around Jimmy’s shoulders. “You’re a mate.’’

“Shoulder to shoulder Johnno,’’ Jimmy’s trademark grin flashed. “Your mother’d tan my hide if I let you get into trouble out here.’’

Jimmy’s mother and his sweetheart Gwenie begged him not to join up. Why did he want to serve a country that didn’t even recognise him as a citizen, they asked?

It would be an adventure, his mates were joining up and the pay would be good, he told Gwenie. Charlie Watson, his boss at the wool sheds, said every young Australian had a duty.

“Plus, mum, when we get back people will think better about us fellas. It’ll be different,’’ Jimmy said.

This Middle Eastern desert was hot like the one Jimmy knew at home. But it was stonier and somehow smelled different.

The long sweltering days were for travelling, for waiting, fighting and surviving. Elephants They all looked out for one another.

For Jimmy, the cool desert nights were for restoring his strength and courage. in the bush For sitting under the stars, patching up other fellas’ injuries, for laughing and Clarrie Cameron is from the trying not to think about tomorrow - or home. Nhanhagardi tribe of Champion Night was for closing his eyes and recalling Mum’s gentle Dreaming stories. Bay, Western Australia. For reading and re-reading Gwenie’s short, love-filled letter. It was for his quiet, He’s had quite a few jobs – on pastoral unseen tears. stations, as a court officer for the Like his ancient sky at home, this foreign desert sky was vast and dark Aboriginal Legal Service in the Pilbara, as charcoal, but as hard as Jimmy searched for the Southern Cross, he a painter, carver and jewellery maker. couldn’t find it. Clarrie is also a story teller and his He wondered if the two brothers from Mum’s stories had also made these stars. book Elephants in the bush and other Those brothers who had gone hunting and started a fire. Did the same people yarns has recently been and creatures shape this desert too he wondered. published by Magabala Books.

Sometimes he wished heroes could work some magic and take The book is a collection of short stories him home to Mum’s kitchen and Gwenie’s arms. But this time was special too from station life to dusty outback towns. because for the first time, Jimmy felt just like everyone else. The stories tell of the peculiarities and They were all here because they had a job to do and they’d stay until it contradictions of human nature. was done. Clarrie recreates the campfire stories And Jimmy did stay til the end. He didn’t get any medals – but then he of his past on the page through clever didn’t want any. and witty language. The stories are simple and heartfelt. Through the He returned home to a quiet welcome but most importantly to his stories of his life he captures the family’s embrace. peculiarities and contradictions of Jimmy took up shearing again and he married Gwenie soon after. human nature, common to all cultures.

Jessie and Nanna Gwenie wiped happy tears as they finally saw plans Elephants in the bush and other Yamatja unveiled for a memorial to Australia’s Aboriginal war heroes – the forgotten yarns is available from September. ones are no longer forgotten. Lest we forget. It can be bought online from www.magabala.com or good bookshops.

Aboriginal Way, October 2013 9 paper tracker

The Anangu Lands Paper Tracker SA Police struggles to Anangu communities (Mutitjulu, Imanpa On 15 July 2013, the SA Government is an online project of Uniting Care recruit Anangu staff and Docker River). advised the Paper Tracker that while Wesley, Adelaide. the Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation The ILC said the arrangement with SA Police is funded to employ 12 Division would “brief key stakeholders” The website tracks government Wana Unkunytja would give Anangu Community Constables positions when the freight work had been finalised, commitments to Anangu (Pitjantjatjara “a continuing role” in the resort’s on the APY Lands and in Yalata. “any follow up work beyond this will be and Yankunytjatjara people). It publishes “operation and management”. accurate, up-to-date information on SA Police has long struggled to recruit the responsibility of [the Department for The ILC plans to increase Indigenous projects and services that are Anangu staff for these positions. In some Communities and Social Inclusion]”. employment at the resort to 50 per important to Anangu. cases, positions have stood empty for cent by 2018. New government’s dialysis more than seven years. The Paper Tracker aims to make it easier commitment As of February 2013 – less than two for Anangu to work with governments as In 2007, SA Police created a new part- equal partners. It helps Anangu make years after the sale went through – the On 4 September 2013, the Coalition time role for Anangu as Police Aboriginal sure governments are following through number of Indigenous employees had Campaign Headquarters advised the Liaison Officers (PALO). It hoped that on commitments. jumped to 163 or “approximately 19 Kidney Action Network that: some of these officers would eventually per cent of the workforce”. Aboriginal Way will assist Paper Tracker become full-time Community Constables. The Coalition has been monitoring by highlighting some of the issues it Notwithstanding this success – and the the availability of remote renal dialysis Six years later, this “recruitment pathway” is following. participation of around 20 Anangu in a services for some time. We are has had limited success. In June 2013, “Real Jobs Program” – so far the bulk particularly concerned by the lack If you want more information the SA Government reported that: of the Indigenous trainees employed at of adequate renal services in remote on any of these items log on to • three PALO trainees had left to the resort have come from New South Indigenous communities, particularly www.papertracker.com.au pursue “other career and sporting Wales and Queensland. in the Northern Territory, as well as in opportunities”, and APY Lands Regional the APY and NPY lands… As of 9 May 2013, “no trainees from the Partnership Agreement • the “personal commitments” of three communities on the APY Lands” worked A Coalition Government will work with the other recruits had “reduced their On 7 August 2013, a three-year at the resort. Northern Territory, South Australian and APY Lands Regional Partnership capacity to participate”. Last year, in an effort to develop training Western Australian Governments as a Agreement came into effect. As of 22 July 2013, SA Police employed: and employment options for people priority to resolve the ongoing renal crisis The Agreement aims to ‘address social • three Community Constables and one from APY communities, 45 secondary facing remote Indigenous communities. PALO on the APY Lands, and and economic challenges’ on the APY students from APY schools “completed Negotiations over the funding Lands through: • one Community Constable in Yalata. a period of work experience”. arrangements for the proposed dialysis • the establishment and operation of facility on the APY Lands had not been SA Police has advised the Paper APY food strategy a four-person Regional Partnership completed when the Coalition was Tracker that it is arranging for two moves department Authority, and elected on 7 September 2013. Anangu “to undergo initial PALO • the development of an APY On 1 July 2013, responsibility for the training” in September/October 2013 On 18 September 2013, Hon Peter Regional Plan. oversight and implementation of the South “with a view to … [them] taking up Dutton MP was sworn-in as Australia’s Australian Government’s controversial Under the terms of the Agreement: PALO positions in APY communities”. new Minister for Health. APY Lands Food Security Strategic Plan • the Regional Partnership Authority Indigenous employment was transferred to the Department for On the basis of commitments made must hold its first meeting by Communities and Social Inclusion. in the run up to the election, the Paper 7 September 2013, and rises at Ayers Rock Resort Tracker trusts Minister Dutton will Prior to this move, the Department of the • the APY Regional Plan must be Ayers Rock Resort stands on Anangu conclude negotiations with the South Premier and Cabinet’s Aboriginal Affairs completed by 31 March 2014. country, less than 90km from the edge Australian Government around funding and Reconciliation Division had been of the APY Lands. for a permanent dialysis facility in Pukatja The Paper Tracker has been monitoring responsible for this work. by 7 March 2014 (i.e. within 6 months of the development of the Agreement since In May 2011, the Indigenous Land At the time of the transfer, some the date of the election). late 2011 as part of the South Australian Corporation (ILC) bought Ayers Rock $100,000 of “freight improvement work” Government’s response to the first Resort for $300 million. Go to papertracker.com.au to access commissioned by the Aboriginal Affairs recommendation of the Mullighan Inquiry. electronic copies of each profile. As part of the deal, the ILC entered and Reconciliation Division was nearing To download a copy of into a formal arrangement with Wana completion; specifically, the development If you’d like to know more you can the agreement visit Unkunytja Pty Ltd, an Anangu company of a “detailed APY Lands freight contact Paper Tracker on (08) 8202 papertracker.com.au under that “represents Indigenous business strategic plan” and a review of 5867 or subscribe to their newsletter ‘looking ahead’ tracking topic. interests” in three Northern Territory existing freight contracts. at www.papertracker.com.au

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10 Aboriginal Way, October 2013 National Indigenous Music Awards 2013 (NIMA)

Women were celebrated in a strong plays in spreading positive messages showing at the National Indigenous throughout indigenous communities. Music Awards in Darwin this year ‘Rockhole’ by the Wurli - Wurlinjang where for the first time, female artist Health Service and Indigenous Hip Jessica Mauboy won National Artist Hop Projects has reached well over of the Year. 17,000 YouTube views and has It has been a whirlwind year for young become a viral NT hit. Rulku Band Queensland singer/songwriter Thelma from Milingimbi took out NT School Rockhole Community. Plum who in 2012 won the opportunity Band of the Year and also kicked to perform at the NIMAs from triple j off the performances for the night. Unearthed in a national competition. The Traditional Music Award was Signaling her as an artist to watch, she presented to Wandawuy, The Mulka took out New Talent of the Year amid Manikay Archives. a pool of the country’s best emerging “This years awards truly demonstrate acts from around the country. the great strides that Indigenous music Displaying the diversity of Indigenous has made across the Country and reflect music nationally, Shellie Morris and the growing success of Indigenous the Borroloola Songwomen won musicians. Celebrating 10 years this Song of the Year for ‘Waliwaliyangu year and in the third year of being a li-Anthawirriyarra a-Kurija (Saltwater national event the NIMA’s have arrived People Song)’ from their highly acclaimed as the premier Indigenous music awards. album release sung almost entirely in the MusicNT extends its congratulations Yanyuwa language from the Gulf Country, to all the winners.” Mark Smith, of which only 10 fluent speakers remain General Manager MusicNT in the world. Shellie was also awarded the G.R. Burarrawanga Memorial Award In a night that awarded the current for NT artists. stars of Australia’s indigenous music scene, the NIMAs concert paid tribute Boruwuy Manikay – Traditional Award Winner. Archie Roach, the much loved elder of to the act that gave many people around the Australian music community made a the world their first taste of Australian triumphant return with his release Into the indigenous music, Yothu Yindi. Bloodstream. Awarded National Album of the Year and Cover Art of the Year, Under the beautiful Darwin dry season Archie’s voice can be heard rising from sky, seminal artists such as Jimblah, the pain of his own life-threatening illness Shellie Morris, members of The and of losing his partner in music and Medics, Kutcha Edwards, East in life. The inspirational ‘Song to Sing’ Journey and many others joined in clip from Into the Bloodstream, which with some of the original members of features legendary indigenous actor Yothu Yindi in a special tribute concert Jack Charles also took out Film Clip MC’d by Peter Garrett. Gurrumul of the Year. Yunupingu, who started his music Archie Roach’s contribution to the music career as the band’s keyboardist, was industry was recognized with an induction a crowd favourite and saw people rush into the NIMA Hall of Fame alongside the stage. Highlights of the night included Henry ‘Seaman’ Dan and Wirrinyga Jimblah’s hip hop dub step version of Shellie Morris. Band from Milingimbi, NT. Gurrumul Fire, East Journey joining in with Yothu Yunupingu, whose stature and Yindi for ‘Mainstream’ and the entire achievements have continued to grow group joining in with rocking rendition of over the past year through collaborations “Treaty ” sung by lead singer from East with a diverse mix of artists including Journey Rrawun Maymuru with Bevan Flume, Yolanda B Cool and Delta Yunupingu and Jodie Cockatoo Creed Goodrem. He released his biography and from Yothu Yindi. All singers, dancers continues to sell out shows across the and a few others joined in to bring the country and the world. Gurrumul was house down in a fitting celebration and presented with the Special Recognition recognition of all that the band and Award to recognise this continued high Mr Yunupingu stood for. level of achievement and the path it carves out for Indigenous musicians. The National Indigenous Music Awards celebrate traditional and contemporary They almost missed the presentation as artists from around the country and their bus from Katherine ran late, but the this year truly show the strength of NT community of Rockhole ran on stage Indigenous music across the country. to collect the new Community Clip of the Year Award, which acknowledges To find out more about this year’s the role that music and new media winners visit nima.musicnt.com.au Archie Roach.

Aboriginal Way, October 2013 11 Like her late husband , Bonita has long been a land rights campaigner and activist for her people.

On 3 June last year, Australians commemorated Mabo Day, marking the 20th anniversary of the historic Mabo decision.

Eddie Mabo, from Mer Island in the Torres Strait, spent a decade seeking official recognition of his people’s SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ownership of Mer. On 3 June 1992, the NATIVE TITLE SERVICES High Court of Australia agreed, rejecting the doctrine that Australia was terra nullius (land belonging to no-one) at the Level 4 time of European settlement. 345 King William Street Eddie passed in 1992 before the ADELAIDE SA 5000 landmark decision was handed down and Bonita said she knows that he would be proud of the work she Editor continues to do for Indigenous and Keith Thomas Bonita Mabo with Quentin Bryce Governor-General. Photo credit Attorney-General’s Department. South Sea Islander Australians.

“I think he would be proud of me. He Communications Officer came to me the morning we were leaving Kaliah Alice Bonita Mabo recognised to come to Canberra and he had a big smile on his face and I thought to myself, in the Order of Australia he must be proud of what I am doing, Advertising Enquiries happy with what I am doing.” (08) 8110 2800 Bonita Mabo was recently named Excellency the Honourable Quentin Bryce as an Officer (AO) in the General AC CVO, for her lifetime of activism and Bonita is proud of what she has achieved Division of the Order of Australia service to the community. as an advocate for South Sea Islander Circulation for “distinguished service to the people and that is what occupies most “It’s so overwhelming, I can’t describe 10,000 Indigenous community and to of her time these days. human rights as an advocate for the how I am feeling today,” Bonita said after Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and receiving her award. “That’s my main aim now, for Australian South Sea Islanders to be South Sea Islander peoples”. “I wanted to cry but I had to hold recognised as a distinct ethnic group,” The award was presented to Bonita at that back. It’s hard to believe that Bonita said. a ceremony at Government House in it’s happened to me. I think I am still Canberra by the Governor-General, Her in shock.” Story supplied by Indigenous.gov.au

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