Kia ora
Does anyone know of the "Indian" fight for sovereignty and
land rights at Gustafen Lake, British Columbia, Canada. A friend of
mine is interested in the history of the site and the events leading
up to the confrontations.
Naku na ano
Nellie
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Date: Fri, 15 Sep 1995 10:30:23 +1200
From: LORIETTE MORRIS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: e-mail workshop on aboriginal social justice
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Organization: Lincoln University
Kia ora e te whanau
For those who are interested, this is a paanui for an
E-Mail Workshop on Aboriginal Social Justice.
This is aimed primarily at Australians, but is worth a look. Feel free
to sign up!
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ANNOUNCEMENT
Songlines Services electronic group mind/workshop
"RECONCILIATION - ABORIGINAL SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES"
October and November 1995.
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WHAT'S IT ABOUT?
In a nutshell, informing ourselves in preparation of the
choices which will shape Australia in the next century.
The challenge to obtain social justice for Australia's
First Peoples may present a major challenge to democracy
in Australia. Informed public debate is vital to securing
a balanced outcome.
The Australian government's response to the High Court's
recognition of the existence of native title has three
components: the Native Title Act of 1993, the Indigenous
Land Fund and a Social Justice package.
The Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation has produced a
submission (to the Commonwealth Government) called "Going
Forward - Social Justice for the First Australians."
The social justice debate, as part of the Government's
response to recognition of native title, is just
beginning. The social justice challenge presents us with
matters on which all need to well informed during the
remaining part of the 1990s.
SOCIALLY CONSTRUCTIVE USE OF COMPUTERS
Digesting the material and thinking about the issues can
be greatly assisted by bringing a group of interested
people together as a group mind. None of us has The
answer, but when we all put our little bits of truth
together the full picture emerges.
Computer technology now provides us with a unique
opportunity to overcome problems of remoteness and to
form a community of interest which is not merely
'virtual' but also actively engaged.
HOW WILL IT WORK?
The workshop will be conducted by using a list serv
mechanism to automatically distribute information and
circulate group discussion to all the participants.
You need a modem and computer and access to e-mail. If
you need access to e-mail, you may need to make separate
arrangements with a service provider. Pegasus Networks
(phone 1800 674 207) provide a good service.
We will:
* work our way through the key recommendations of
the Council for Reconciliation
* augment their material with those from other
sources (such as the ATSIC social justice
recommendations and the reports of Aboriginal Social
and Torres Strait Islander Justice Commissioner)
* pay particular attention to related information
as it appears in the mainstream print media during
the course.
* keep a group memory which we will review at the
end of the workshop for action purposes.
HOW WILL IT BE CO-ORDINATED?
Course materials will be distributed by e-mail. We will
be seeking to encourage the funded bodies to send out
copies of the various reports.
Bruce Reyburn will be the workshop facilitator. He has
been involved in the area of the rights of Australia's
First Peoples since 1980. A copy of his resume is
available on request from [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Bruce will provide a timetable for working though the key
recommendations of the report of Reconciliation Council,
and some additional materials. We will not be attempting
to wade through enormous amounts of written text.
Workshop members will be asked to supply relevant
material from the media. It is almost certain that a hot
media issue will emerge during the time of the workshop.
One person will be given the task of keeping the record
of the group memory as we proceed.
Sub-groups may be formed to cover particular areas of
special interest and to report back.
HOW MANY PARTICIPANTS?
We require a mixture of people, some given to reflection,
some able to speak their minds from the outset to
stimulate (not dominate) discussion. The practical
details of this will depend entirely on the response.
Overseas participants, with their different experiences,
will be most welcome.
If we have a large response we will set up parallel
workshops. These will circulate copies of their
respective group memories to the other workshops.
HOW LONG WILL THE WORKSHOP RUN?
From monday 2 October to thursday 30 November.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
$10 per participant. A participant may be a single group
such as a class. This fee is to cover adminstration costs
and for the services of workshop co-ordinator. Cheque or
money order. Plastic money facilities are available
(Bankcard, Visa, Mastercard and American Express). LETS
units are also most acceptable.(Aotearoa NZ$10).
The fee is waived upon request without question. We will
value your contribution.
WILL ABORIGINAL PEOPLE BE INVOLVED?
One of the course objectives will be to make meaningful
grassroots contact with various First Peoples and groups
by the end of the course. We will be actively seeking
electronic input from Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Peoples for their views and concerns on the
social justice issues. We will invite guest participation
from leading (and busy) Aboriginal spokespeople.
WHO NEEDS IT?
Anyone who wants to be in touch with a very fast moving
part of Australian life. Teachers (and classes) would be
particularly welcome.
OUTCOMES?
To emerge from the workshop well informed about the
social justice recommendations of the Council for
Aboriginal Reconciliation.
Most probable practical outcome will be to provide
support, by way of informed letters to politicians, for
strengthening the social justice process and for key
elements of the package.
ASSESSMENT?
Participants are asked to make a commitment to make a
contribution to a social justice fund for First Peoples
at the end of the workshop. Self-assess the workshop, at
the conclusion, on a scale of one to hundred and pay the
equivalent to the fund.
We will be asking Mick Dodson, the Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, to nominate
the fund.
HOW DO I REGISTER?
Send an e-mail message to Bruce Reyburn at e-mail address
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
to say you are would like to be involved in the social
justice workshop. Please provide your name, postal
address and e-mail address. We will contact you with
further enrolment and payment details.
If you request more information could you be specific as
that really helps at this end. Our resources are limited.
THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION.
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(Note on Songlines Services logo above. Strings of people
from different traditions of balanced solidarity reaching
out to join together in a respectful meeting place.)
Naku na ano
Nellie
