Issue: 4 Events this week:
Event Date: Jan 26, 2004 - Jan 28, 2004 Rallies - Canberra - Corroboree and Festival - Aboriginal Tent Embassy: You are invited to a Corroboree and Festival at the Aboriginal Tent Embassy (in front of the Old Parliament House) King George Terrace, Canberra beginning on Monday 26 January The Corroboree will take place from Monday 26 January until Wednesday 28 January. The Aboriginal Tent Embassy was established in 1972 to demand recognition of Aboriginal sovereignty, Land Rights and justice. This struggle continues today. Support the struggle for Aboriginal rights. Support the Aboriginal Tent Embasy. It is recommended that people who come to the festival bring a gift to support the work of the Tent Embassy. It is possible to camp at the site during the festival. For information please call Canberra Community Radio 2XX fm on 02 6230 0100 or Darren Bloomfield at the Aboriginal Tent Embassy on 0400 415 282 Please send your message of solidarity to Canberra Community Radio 2XX fm at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or to the Aboriginal Tent Embassy at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Find out more. : http://www.leftlink.net/index.php?module=PostCalendar&func=view&Date=20040126&viewtype=details&eid=15&print= Event Date: Jan 28, 2004 NIBS - LHS Event: Planning for the 8 Hour Day.: LHS Event: Planning for the 8 Hour Day. In March - April 2006 the labour movement in Victoria celebrates the 150th anniversary of building workers' victory in winning the 8 hour working day. Speakers from the Labour History Society outline plans for a series of commemorative events in 2006, and invite feedback. Find out more. : http://www.leftlink.net/index.php?module=PostCalendar&func=view&Date=20040128&viewtype=details&eid=5&print= Event Date: Jan 28, 2004 Seminars - Melbourne - Sex and Drugs Historical Tour: Below please find details of the 'Sex and Drugs Historical Tour' proudly sponsored by Port Phillip Local Drug Strategy. Join us for a jaunt through the laneways and byways of St. Kilda as we explore how drugs and sex work became a part of the City's identity and allure. Music and performance bring to life the experience of sex workers, drug users, residents and police as they play out the conflicts that have been repeated on our streets since the 1880s. 7.30-9pm, Wed 28/1; Tues 10/2; Wed 25/2. Meet O'Donnell Gardens Fountain (next to Luna park), St Kilda. If you interested in attending one of the performances, please email Krys Galas or phone on 9209 6852 ASAP as places are strictly limited to 30 per performance . Find out more. : http://www.leftlink.net/index.php?module=PostCalendar&func=view&Date=20040128&viewtype=details&eid=24&print= Event Date: Jan 28, 2004 Meetings - Australia-East Timor Association: First AETA Meeting for the year. Find out more. : http://www.leftlink.net/index.php?module=PostCalendar&func=view&Date=20040128&viewtype=details&eid=35&print= Event Date: Jan 28, 2004 Campaigns - Teachers Speak Out - What values for our schools?: northcote public meeting TEACHERS SPEAK OUT: what values for our schools? A FORUM EXPOSING GOVERNMENT LIES AND IN DEFENCE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION Howard's claim that public schools are too "politically correct" is a useful smokescreen obscuring a continued attack on the public sector. Over 70 per cent of Australia's students attend public schools while two thirds of commonwealth funding goes to private schools. At this timely forum a range of teachers from schools in Melbourne's north east discuss "school values" and the state of public education. Come along and have your say. presented by Socialist Alliance (North East) (help build this forum, pick up leaflets and posters at SA campaigning stalls in Preston, Thornbury & Fairfield this Saturday- call arun 0428 828 573 for info) Find out more. : http://www.leftlink.net/index.php?module=PostCalendar&func=view&Date=20040128&viewtype=details&eid=36&print= Event Date: Jan 29, 2004 Rallies - Sydney - Fairer Share of Timor Sea Gas and Oil: Picket of ALP National Conference Opening to demand a "Fairer Share of the Timor Sea Gas and Oil Royalties" for the East Timor people. It is a "friendly picket" because the ALP have a better policy on the Timor Oil issue than the Federal Liberal Govt. We wish to encourage the ALP to tighten their policy further so that it can become an election issue to force the Liberals into granting the Timorese a "Fairer Share" of the Timor Sea resouces. Find out more. : http://www.leftlink.net/index.php?module=PostCalendar&func=view&Date=20040129&viewtype=details&eid=34&print= Event Date: Jan 29, 2004 Seminars - Melbourne - Islamophobia - Why are Muslims targetted?: Marxist Forum sponsored by Socialist Worker ISLAMOPHOBIA: WHY ARE MUSLIMS TARGETTED? Speakers: Bilal Cleland, Human Rights Co-Ordinator, Islamic Council of Victoria Tessa Theocharous, Socialist Worker This forum will take up the issue of the racist marginalisation of the Muslim community in the west in the context of the so-called "war on terror", highlighted by the recent banning of the hijab in French state schools. It will examine why this is happening, and what the peace movement and other progressive forces can do to combat it. All welcome. Find out more. : http://www.leftlink.net/index.php?module=PostCalendar&func=view&Date=20040129&viewtype=details&eid=39&print= Event Date: Jan 31, 2004 Trades Hall - "The Unorganisables" - Young Unionists Network Panel Discussion: The VTHC Young Unionists Network presents Union Summer 2004 opening panel: "The Unorganisables" - young people, work and unionism. Guest speakers include: Jack Mundey, an environmentalist and former trade union leader; Leigh Hubbard, Secretary, Victorian Trades Hall Council; Lisa Darmanin, who currently works for the ASU Vic Authorities & Services Branch and is also a founding member of the VTHC Young Unionists Network. The opening panel of union summer 2004 will be an opportunity for trade unionists and community members to come together to debate and discuss the current issues facing the trade union movement in recruiting and organising young workers. All welcome. Find out more. : http://www.leftlink.net/index.php?module=PostCalendar&func=view&Date=20040131&viewtype=details&eid=31&print= Event Date: Feb 02, 2004 Documentaries - TV and Film - West Papua Documentary: Land of the Morning Star Narrated by Rachel Griffiths and featuring rare archival film and eyewitness accounts, Land of the Morning Star explores the causes and realities of the troubles in Papua. Find out more. : http://www.leftlink.net/index.php?module=PostCalendar&func=view&Date=20040202&viewtype=details&eid=17&print= Event Date: Feb 03, 2004 Meetings - Please come to the first AAWL meeting of 2004: Agenda: Projects and activities in 2004 Annual General Meeting Tuesday 2 March International Women's Day Monday 8 March Anti-war rally Saturday 20 March International Day of Mourning Sunday 28 April May Day Saturday 1 May Find out more. : http://www.leftlink.net/index.php?module=PostCalendar&func=view&Date=20040203&viewtype=details&eid=30&print= Event Date: Feb 03, 2004 Seminars - Melbourne - Refugee Health - A Clinical Perspective: Medical Association for Prevention of War presents: Refugee Health: A Clinical Perspective An evening seminar to raise awareness of clinical issues in Refugee Health. SPEAKERS: Dr Timothy Lightfoot, Physician Dr Fran Bramwell, author of Refugee Health Handbook for GP's Dr Sonia Grover, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Beverly-Ann Biggs, Infectious Diseases Physician Dr Natasha Davidson, Paediatrician This event has been approved for 5 CPD points by the RACGP. Find out more. : http://www.leftlink.net/index.php?module=PostCalendar&func=view&Date=20040203&viewtype=details&eid=37&print= Please forward as appropriate. All browsers of the site can read the news articles and add calendar events. If you want to receive this newsletter directly, please subscribe at http://www.leftlink.net/ For more information, please visit the Leftlink web site at http://www.leftlink.net. 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