The Port Phillip Citizens for Reconciliation Respectfully Acknowledges the Yalukit Wilum

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The Port Phillip Citizens for Reconciliation respectfully acknowledges the Yalukit Wilum clan of the BoonWurrung Nation who are the traditional owners and custodians of the land.

This newsletter is supported by a Community Grant from the City of Port Phillip and printed with the assistance of the Member for Albert Park, Martin Foley, MP. October 2014

FROM THE CO-CHAIR Community Development Broker, Department of Premier and Cabinet in the Office of Aboriginal Affairs Victoria. AGM: At our Annual General Meeting on 16 September, Luke will also talk about his role with the Local Indigenous the following people were unanimously re-elected to the Network. (His talk has been rescheduled). Executive Committee: Chair and Co-Chairs - Dennis Fisher and Rosemary Rule; Treasurer – Gael Wilson; Political forum: Stonington Citizens for Reconciliation are Secretary – Sylvia Edgar. I am happy that Jo Bond will organising a public forum to hear local candidates from continue to coordinate the Mungo snail mail outs and that three political parties discuss their views of reconciliation. Deb Stewart will continue to assist Gael working on our (Details below). schools program. A copy of my Chair’s Report about our activities is attached for your information. Reasons to join a LRG: If you do not agreed with the Prime Minister’s recent comments that the arrival of the Following the elections, we had the privilege of hearing First Fleet was the “top defining moment in the history of from guest speaker Uncle Jack Charles, legendary star of this continent…..the moment this continent became part stage and screen, activist and member of the Stolen of the modern world," then consider joining a Local Generation. He captivated the 35 people present with his Reconciliation Group (LRG). You will become part of a interesting stories and infectious humour. Jack is State-wide network working to promote Aboriginal and justifiably proud of his achievements, including the fact Torres Strait Islander people’s history and culture, and in that the play ‘Corranderk,’ the true story of the struggles the process, most likely will become better informed about faced by his ancestors after white settlement, has now key issues, historic and contemporary. Reconciliation been included in the Victorian school’s curriculum. The 72 Victoria has details of all the LRGs, including Marngrook, year old says he’s already got bookings until 2016; these one of the newest - and PPCfR, established 17 years ago include a cameo appearance in the Hollywood movie and still active. (More inside). ‘Pan’ that stars Hugh Jackman. Aboriginal mural launch: Join the celebrations for the Schools: Deb Stewart reports that last month, Leila launch of the Peanut Farm Reserve Aboriginal mural on 3 Gurruwiwi did a good job with the four Grade 3 classes at October, 11am-3pm at the Peanut Farm, St Kilda with Elwood Primary School, some of which she attended. Indigenous musicians, a Marngrook football game and Afterwards, Leila and Deb were invited to the school’s BBQ. For information, contact Daniel Carter, 9209 6694. their Stephanie Alexander kitchen program. They watched a Grade 4 class cook a three-course lunch and Rosemary Rule, Co-Chair. sat down with students and teachers to enjoy a delicious banquet and also visited the veggie garden, fruit trees and chooks. Albert Park Secondary College has Next meeting: Tuesday, 21 October, 6.30pm, South contacted Gael about a craft maker to take part in their Melbourne Community Hub, Fishley Street, South fundraising/open weekend activities, 17-19 October. Melbourne. Guest speaker: Luke Isaacs, Indigenous Community Development Broker, Dept. of Premier and Guest speaker: Members are encouraged to come along Cabinet. All welcome. to the October meeting and meet Luke Isaacs, Indigenous

Constitutional Recognition 1 The parliamentary committee led by WA Liberal Senator Islander histories and cultures, and to strengthen Ken Wyatt and Labor Senator Nova Peris is drafting the relationships with their local Indigenous communities. proposal to recognise indigenous Australians in the “Early childhood, primary and secondary schools play a constitution question is due to release their report shortly very important role in developing positive relationships in (as at the time of writing this issue of Mungo). Chair Ken the community and this new program will enable all Wyatt has recommended the referendum be held before Australian schools and early childhood settings to engage or at the next election, however the Prime Minister has in teaching and learning about reconciliation,” said it will not be held in 2016 because he does not want Reconciliation Australia Chief Executive, Leah Armstrong the federal election to infect the bipartisan Recognise said. The cornerstone of the Narragunnawali: campaign. Both Mr Abbott and Opposition Leader Bill Reconciliation in Schools program is the online schools Shorten want to see Aboriginal Australians formally Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) builder. The builder recognised in the constitution but a push in 2012 stalled helps schools to develop a RAP—a framework for action because of low awareness and a breakdown in support that drives important change in the classroom, around the for the technical wording being proposed. The leaders school and with the community, based on the simple have met privately and struck an accord to ensure model of relationships, respect and opportunities. The first bipartisan support for the referendum when it does go phase of the Narragunnawali program will see the ahead. Labor Northern Territory senator Nova Peris development of a teacher professional learning network believes recognition "must be achieved" before the next and a range of curriculum resources produced specifically election. But Senator Peris, Labor's first indigenous to address the Australian Curriculum, including a series of female senator has said: "the important thing is to get this short films. Ms Armstrong said the teacher professional right; we can't rush it but we can't take too long". She said learning network and curriculum resources will empower it was important that any constitutional change be and support teachers to develop their own awareness of "meaningful" and more than just a "token gesture". Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and Holding the referendum in 2017 would mark 50 years cultures and give them the confidence to support since the 1967 referendum, which removed reconciliation in their schools. discriminations against Aboriginal Australians and was overwhelmingly supported by the public. Updated news “The introduction of the Australian Curriculum, which will be reported in future issues of Mungo. contains the cross-curriculum priority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures, provides a ANTaR Vic Update great opportunity for us to help teachers in spreading the ANTaR Victoria has met with the Wurundjeri Council to reconciliation message to future generations,” she said. discuss, among other mattes, plaque protocols and the The Narragunnawali program builds on a long, successful personal agreement project and have written to The partnership between Reconciliation Australia and BHP Greens, Liberal and Labor politicians seeking their Billiton that began with the Indigenous Governance commitment about Aboriginal-related policies. From Awards in 2005. “We’re extremely proud to partner with October, the office will be employing a fundraising/events Reconciliation Australia on this important program to help worker who will help them boost the output from the schools engage further with reconciliation,” said Ian office, including increased engagement with volunteers Wood, BHP Billiton Vice President Community Relations and via social media including Face book. Contact and Sustainability. ANTaR at [email protected] or on 9483 1363. “Narragunnawali will provide school communities with the tools they need to increase understanding of the cultures RV News and contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in August, Reconciliation Victoria (RV) made a peoples and, over time, to bring all Australians closer presentation to the Joint Select Committee on together.” Over the next two years the Narragunnawali: Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Reconciliation in Schools program aims to reach more Islander Peoples and the transcript is available on their than 200 Australian schools and their communities. Refer website. The organization is continuing to work on both reconcilatiion.org.au. the Constitutional Reform and Treaty agreements and Note: Narragunnawali is a word from the language of the have a list of knowledgeable speakers available to talk Ngunnawal people, meaning alive, well-being, coming about Constitutional reform issues at public forums and together and peace. Reconciliation Australia sought meetings. Contact Emily Chauvel to find out more. permission from the United Ngunnawal Elders Council to use the word Narragunnawali. RV/ANTaR’s AGM The combined Annual General Meeting for Reconciliation Treaty Victoria and ANTaR Victoria will be held at Korin Gamadji You may be aware that Australia was the only colonial Institute, Level 3 ME Bank Centre, Richmond Football country with whom England did not make a treaty. We are Club, Punt Road Oval, Richmond, on Saturday, 8 wanting to support the Federal Government as it moves November, 10am-2.30pm. To find out more, contact Rec towards a more just outcome for the Aboriginal People in Vic, phone 9016 0657, [email protected]. their right for self-determination. You can access the You- Tube clip at https://www.youtube.com/watch? RA-BHP Billiton partnership v=nU_H0oIQy60, giving an indication of the crucial points Reconciliation Australia is pleased to announce a long- that highlight the need for treaties, covenants or binding term partnership on the Narragunnawali: Reconciliation in agreements. We hope that you can give support and act Schools program with BHP Billiton Sustainable on this important issue. Communities. The program assists schools to increase We invite you to distribute the video as widely as possible knowledge and pride in Aboriginal and Torres Strait via email, social media and other. Consider placing this 2 information in your hard copy news and or on your On Tuesday, 14 October, ‘Wrong Side Of The Road,’ Facebook and website. For more information, contact Ned Lander's 1981 film about life on the road for Georgina Gartland at ‘concerned Australians,’ pioneering Aboriginal bands No Fixed Address and Us www.concernedaustralians.com.au Mob will be screened at Footscray Community Arts Centre. Details: [email protected] St Kilda Baptist Church’s RAP ‘My Lovers' Bones’ is being presented by Footscray The Church has set about implementing a Reconciliation Community Arts Centre in association with Action Plan (RAP). The plan was accepted by the church the Melbourne Festival. An Aboriginal man at its AGM last October and launched on 6th November stumbles down a Melbourne laneway, pursued 2013. Present at and involved in the launch were our by an ancient, malevolent force. As he runs, he Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander friends Todd Condie can feel the creature’s eyes burning through (City of Port Phillip), Tony and Francine Riches him; but is he fleeing from the fiend itself, or (Melbourne Indigenous Church) and Mark Yettica- from the monster he fears he might become? A Paulson (The Yettica Group - Indigenous Leadership modern-day re-imagining of the bunyip legend, Facilitation). They had also given us valuable feedback My Lovers’ Bones is a spine-chilling new about our RAP. In our RAP, we aimed to work towards theatrical work from acclaimed Indigenous reconciliation by:- Paying attention to Aboriginal and storytellers Brown Cab Productions. A fusion of Torres Strait Islander culture and issues in our worship, theatre, poetry, physical movement, digital our education and when we pray; Developing projection and visceral soundscape, ‘My relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lovers’ Bones’ offers a hauntingly beautiful people both locally and across Australia; Working in take on a myth both fearsome and partnership in local, statewide and national spheres to misunderstood – the hunter of those who would ensure that everyone, especially Aboriginal and Torres forget the laws of the land. From 14–17 Strait Islander Australians, are able to share on an October, 7pm; Saturday 18 October, 1pm & equitable basis, the resources that provide basic human 7pm at the FCAC Performance Space. rights. These aims were addressed in our RAP under the Tickets $20/$15. Details through FCAC. headings of Relationship, Respect, Opportunity and Tracking Progress and Reporting. The RAP group says Long Walk Women’s Luncheon they have taken small steps towards reconciliation and This year marks the 10th anniversary of this fundraising are looking forward to building on that in the year ahead event being held in The Atrium at Flemington Racecourse and the preparation of their next RAP. Helen Hoffman, on 17 October, 11.30am for 12pm start. The MC is Jodie Chairperson, St Kilda Baptist Church RAP Group. Sizer and entertainers Vika and Linda Bull and Ilana Atkinson. Tickets are $120 each. For bookings, phone Political forum in Stonnington 8340 2143 or email: [email protected]. PPCfR is Stonnington Citizens for Reconciliation are organising a hosting a table. forum with candidates from three political parties air their policies on reconciliation: - Clem Newton-Brown, Liberal Galiamble Art Exhibition and sitting member; Neil Pharaoh, ALP candidate and The launch of a new exhibition featuring art works by the Sam Hibbins, Greens The forum is at 6.00pm on men from Galiamble will be held St. Kilda Baptist Church, Wednesday 22nd October, in the Grattan Gardens 9 Pakington Street, East St. Kilda, one Wednesday 29th Community Centre, (between Grattan & Izzett Streets) October, 7.00-8.30pm. The art will be for sale. Includes Prahran, and is open to all those interested in this issue. music by Solstice Singers. Drinks and nibbles will be Light refreshments provided. For further information, provided. All welcome. (Galiamble is a residential men’s contact Ro Bailey, 9819 9106 or [email protected] Alcohol and Drug Recovery Centre in St Kilda). For by 15 October. details contact [email protected]

Murru concert Warlayirti: The Art of Balgo In an uplifting opening concert (FREE) at Federation This fabulous exhibition examines the aesthetic Square for this year’s Melbourne Festival, Big hART joins divergences and vibrancy that distinguishes the art of forces with a luminous range of talents – including Archie Balgo and the importance of Christianity to the Balgo Roach, Lucky Oceans, Emma Donovan, John Bennett community as a means of cross cultural communication. and many more – for a towering evening of song. This exhibition brings together the church banners, as MURRU is a musical tribute to John Pat, a young well as early and more recent work by the leading and Yindjibarndi man who died in custody thirty years ago, emerging artists from Warlayirti Artists, one of the most sparking a royal commission and shining a spotlight on successful art centres to emerge from remote area the increasing rates of Indigenous incarceration in our Australia. Balgo (Wirrimanu), Western Australia, in the country. Directly before the concert to mark the beginning midst of the Tanami desert is the ceremonial hub for of the 2014 Melbourne Festival, Federation Square hosts several Indigenous clans from the Kimberley and Western TANDERRUM for a second year – a powerful event and Desert and is on the Luurnpa (kingfisher) Dreaming track celebration of the ground we stand on and of the people - many of Australia's most recognised Australian artists whose ancestors walked it before our time. Date: Friday come from this region. Garnkiny: Constellations of 10 October, 7.30 pm. Meaning, includes works by Gija artists, both past and present, which explore aspects of the rich and significant Films story Garnkiny Ngarranggarni (Moon Dreaming) which takes place on Yarin Country in Darrajayin, between Warmun and Halls Creek, in Western Australia. The 3 telling, retelling and learning of these stories are powerful ways for this vast practical, intellectual and cultural legacy to be reproduced, passed on and reshaped. The Warlayirti exhibition is being held at RMIT Gallery, 344 Swanston Street, Melbourne and runs until 8 November. Details: 9925 1717, [email protected].

SheppArchiballs Put together 40 women with 40 Australian Rules Sherrin footballs and a range of fabrics and materials and the result is the SheppArchiballs exhibition. From its start in Shepparton, Yorta Yorta country, the artists were either long-term locals or new arrivals from Africa and Afghanistan, a fertile partnership between the town’s indigenous art gallery Kaiela, Rumbalarla Football and Netball Club and the local TAFE’s multi-cultural unit. The exhibition opened in Shepparton and is now on view at the Koori Heritage Trust, King Street, Melbourne, until 24 October.

Indigenous Writing Awards Announced on Indigenous Literacy Day, 3 September, the winner of the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for Indigenous Writing 2014 is Melissa Lucashenko for her book Mullumbimby. The 2014 Shortlisted Entries were: - The Promise by Tony Birch; Mogwie-Idan: Stories of the Land by Lionel Fogarty; Dark Emu by Bruce Pascoe; The Swan Book by Alexis Wright; Calypso Summer by Jared Thomas. The Awards were inaugurated by the Victorian Government in 1985 to honour literary achievement by Australian writers. The are administered by the Wheeler Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas on behalf of the Premier of Victoria.

Footy boots campaign Check out the Boots for Kids campaign being organized by Fairfax Media, Coles and Linfox is asking people to donate new or used football. The boots can be put into bins in Coles supermarkets, then collected, sorted and paired with socks for distribution to communities that Aboriginal land councils have advised are in need of help. Visit bootsforkids.com.au for more details.

Wandjina Tours A Kimberly tourism company is leading the way with their Indigenous cultural tours to help keep our land sacred, while providing accurate stories and history to travellers. Wandjina Tours is run by Peter Tucker and Larrinyuwai man Doony Woolgoodja, along with more than eight employees including cultural advisors to keep the connection to land strong and accurate. “We offer tourists a glimpse of the culture that exists up here on the Kimberly coast,” Peter explains. “We both shared a vision together that we needed to get the younger people in particular back up on country because everybody had been taken away in the 50’s,” Peter says. For information about tours, contact Wandjina Tours in Broome. Ph: 08 9193 6836 or [email protected]