2013

Perth Celebrates West Australian Aboriginal Art through Revealed Exhibition and Marketplace

Posted: April 12th, 2013

Filed under: Art Gallery of WA, Central Institute of Technology., Indigenous Arts, Perth Cultural Centre, Revealed, Revealed Exhibition and Marketplace, State Library of WA, Urban Orchard

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Come down to the Revealed exhibition and marketplace in Perth this weekend for the opportunity to view and buy Aboriginal artworks directly from the artists creating them.

The Revealed exhibition presents work from new and emerging West Australian Aboriginal artists, and runs from 13 April to 4 May at the Central Institute of Technology in Northbridge.

To kick off the exhibition, the Perth Cultural Centre will come alive on Saturday 13 April with the Revealed marketplace, where visitors can both purchase art and take part in array of activities celebrating Aboriginal culture.

The State Library of WA will also be holding a free symposium in the afternoon, which explores current issues in the Indigenous art industry and highlights creativity and innovation from regional WA.

For more information on the exhibition and a list of activities taking place at the marketplace, visit www.revealed.net.au

Local Art and Stories Wanted for Zest Festival

Posted: April 11th, 2013

Filed under: Binding Realities Exhibition, Far from Home Exhibition, Indigenous Arts, Indigenous Stories, Kalbarri, Murchison., Regional events, Zest Festival, Zuytdorp

This year’s Zest Festival organisers are calling on people with a ‘story to tell’ to submit sculptures, stories and objects for presentation at two exhibitions at the Kalbarri event in September this year.

The ‘Binding Realities Sculpture Exhibition’ will showcase sculptures on the Murchison River Foreshore, while the ‘Far from Home Exhibition’ will display objects and their associated stories.

The Festival, taking place 21-22 September 2013, commemorates the 300th anniversary of the sinking of the Dutch East India Company merchant ship, the Zuytdorp.

Expressions of Interest for participating in the ‘Binding Realities Sculpture Exhibition’ close 15 May, and 31 May for the ‘Far from Home Exhibition’.

To receive an expression of interest information pack, email bursnell@iprimus.com.au

For more information on the event, visit the Zest Festival website.

Parliamentary Conference for Indigenous Women

Posted: April 9th, 2013

Filed under: Canberra, Indigenous Women, Indigenous Women in politics, Oxfam, Straight Talk

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who want to engage with the political system are encouraged to take part in ‘Straight Talk’, an upcoming conference in Canberra focusing on relationship building between Indigenous women and parliamentarians.

The program is run by Oxfam Australia, who will select 60 Indigenous women aged 18 years and over to take part, from a variety of social backgrounds throughout Australia.

While participants do not need political experience, they should be be active in making change and learning new skills.

Straight Talk will be held from 16-21 June in Canberra, with travel, accommodation and meals provided. Applications close 22 April 2013.

For eligibility and application requirements, go to www.oxfam.org.au/explore/indigenous-australia/straight-talk/ and for more information or application assistance, contact Lisa Wojciechowski on (03) 9289 9236.

Badimia native title trial wraps up in Federal Court

Posted: April 5th, 2013

Filed under: Badimia, Federal Court, native title

This Wednesday 3 April was the last day of trial for the Badimia people’s native title case in the Federal Court.

It was the culmination of years of hard work and the end of a very long and difficult process for the Badimia people. YMAC would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the Traditional Owners who contributed to and participated in this trial, which ranged over many months and several locations out on country and in Perth.

YMAC also acknowledges the elders who have passed away since the Badimia claim was lodged in 1998.

The Federal Court will now consider all of the evidence and submissions before making a decision on the Badimia people’s native title claim. A judgement is not expected before late 2013 or 2014.

Applications Open for International Indigenous Photo Competition

Posted: April 4th, 2013

Filed under: Darwin, Indigenous Arts, Indigenous Culture, Through Your Eyes photo competition, World Indigenous Network, World Indigenous Network conference 2013

Are you a budding photographer?

Applications are still open for the Through Your Eyes photo competition, held in conjunction with the 2013 World Indigenous Network (WIN) Conference taking place in Darwin during May this year.

Following the theme ‘through your eyes’, applicants are encouraged to send in photos of  ‘what you see’ – your experiences, your perspective, your passions, your connection to country and culture.

Shortlisted photos will be posted to the WIN website, and will be on display in a gallery during the conference.

Prize packs will be awarded to all winners, who will be announced in the final days of the conference, 27-28 May 2013.

Entries to the competition close Monday 15 April 2013. Click here for eligibility requirements and conditions of entry.

For further information about the World Indigenous Network and the 2013 Darwin conference, please visit the WIN website or phone (02) 6274 1016.

Upcoming Indigenous Career Development Workshops and Expos in the Pilbara

Posted: April 2nd, 2013

Filed under: Bloodwood Tree Association, Indigenous Careers, Indigenous Employment and Training, Keys for Life Workshop, Pilbara, Work Ready Program

Are you interested in improving your career development skills?

The Bloodwood Tree Association is running a series of workshops and career expos in the Pilbara over the coming weeks which will enable Indigenous people to explore a range of career opportunities.

The Work Ready program, now in its second week, provides information on useful skills such as resume writing, financial management and career development. Workshops run 2-5 April 2013 and 7-11 April 2013.

Additionally, the Keys for Life workshop is a one-day ‘C’ Class Driver education program run every Thursday at the Bloodwood Tree main office in South Hedland.

For more information regarding the Work Ready and Keys for Life programs, contact Bloodwood Tree on (08) 9138 3000 or drop in to their office on 19 Hamilton Road, South Hedland.

The Hedland Career and Try-A-Trade Expo, held on Thursday 11 April 2013 at Hedland Senior High School, and the New Horizons Career Expo and Recruitment Drive, held on Tuesday 16 April 2013 at the Newman Recreation Centre, will provide students with the chance to explore career pathways and speak to representatives from many different professions.

The Bloodwood Tree Association is a non-for-profit Aboriginal corporation based in South Hedland that seeks to help the Indigenous community in a variety of ways, including employment programs, services for homeless people and substance abuse programs.

For more information on the Bloodwood Tree Association workshops and training programs, visit their website, email events@bloodwoodtree or phone (08) 9138 2019.

Yamatji Special Regional Meeting

Posted: March 27th, 2013

Filed under: Geraldton, Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation, Yamatji Special Regional Meeting, YMAC

Grants for Pilbara community groups

Posted: March 25th, 2013

Filed under: community grants, Easternwell, Pilbara, regional grants

Community groups in the Pilbara are now invited to apply for grants of up to $2000 from Easternwell, a mining and energy services company with operations in the Pilbara. Applications will be considered for projects that demonstrate long lasting benefits to the community in the areas of:

• Community
• Education and Training
• Health
• Indigenous
• Safety
• Youth

For more information and to apply go to http://www.easternwell.com.au/about-us/our-community/community-grants.html Applications close on 5 April 2013.

YMAC’s Community Liaison Officers in this month’s edition of Mulga Mail

Posted: March 19th, 2013

Filed under: Carrum Mourambine, Community Liaison Officer, Coralie Cooke, Daniel Shiosaki, Jerry Maher, Les Hill, Michael Gosper, Mulga Mail, Nyaparu Rose, Victor Woodley, Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation, YMAC

Mulga Mail recently ran a short piece outlining the role and responsibilities of YMAC’s Community Liaison Officers (CLOs).

YMAC’s CLOs are:
Geraldton: Daniel Shiosaki, Carrum Mourambine and Les Hill
Karratha: Michael Gosper
South Hedland: Nyaparu Rose and Jerry Maher
South Hedland/Tom Price: Coralie Cooke and Victor Woodley

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For more information about YMAC’s work structure, please visit www.ymac.org.au