Geelong One Fire Reconciliation Group meetings 2012

All meetings in 2012 will be held at 7.30pm (except 27th May 2012). Watch this space for updates. 

• 21st Feb - Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-op (meeting)
• 20th March - Geelong Trades Hall (movie)
• 17th April
• 15th May
• 27th May - Reconciliation in the Park event
• 19th June
• 17th July
• 21st August
• 18th September
• 16th October
• 20th November

ANTaR Victoria - Join our conversation towards a Referendum in 2012The Government has announced plans for a Referendum in 2013, to give our First Peoples recognition and equality in the Constitution.
ANTaR Victoria is launching a campaign to bring people together for a conversation to move Australia forward. If you want to get involved in this campaign, email us c/o our website: http://www.antarvictoria.org.au
You can also email Geelong One Fire Reconciliation Group at geelongonefire@gmail.com to join local activities to support this plan.

Reconciliation Victoria - link to their latest newsletter here

RecVic's latest newsletter is downloadable from their website at www.reconciliationvic.org.au. It includes a great roundup on what Geelong OneFire are doing at present. 

The Long Walk Women’s Luncheon 2011

Event: 14 October,

Where: Peninsula, Central Pier, 161 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands

All invited to join Michael Long in celebrating Indigenous women’s achievements over lunch, with great entertainment and conversation at the sixth annual Women’s Luncheon. Cost involved.

• Details: visit www.thelongwalk.com.au

Join us for Babakiueria - Geelong Trades Hall

An Invitation to the next Geelong One Fire Reconciliation Group event

• 7.30pm on Tuesday 15th November at Geelong Trades Hall (downstairs, accessible room)
• Snacks and a movie - gold coin donation.

"Babakiueria (pronounced Barbecue area!)is a short and effective drama that features the role reversal in which Aboriginal Australians change places with the historically dominant white Australians."

GOFRG will also be holding our AGM for 30 minutes before the movie. 

Everyone is welcome, if you'd like to join us.

• For further information / updates, visit the GOFRG website at www.geelongonefire.org.au or blog at http://geelongonefire.blogspot.com/ 

Less than a week to go

Here's the lastest news from YouMeUnity... remember to let your friends and colleagues know.... Hi Friends,  We're in the final week – have you had your say? Our countdown is coming to an end and there is now only one week to go to have your say on the Constitutional recognition of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples.  Submissions close at 5PM on September 30th 2011. So far we’ve had a great response with submissions totalling more than 2,500 and fans on Facebook getting close to the 6,000 mark. We’d like to give ALL Australians the chance to voice their opinions, so if you’ve already made a submission please continue sharing the message with your friends via Facebook, Twitter and email. This is an opportunity for ALL Australians to have their say on Constitutional recognition, so let’s make the most of it. Regards You Me Unity

The 1000 Warrior March

On Saturday the 5th of November, Aboriginal and Islander men will March to Reclaim, Respect & Protect.

The purpose of this email is to provide full details of the March and its intended purpose.

The purpose of the 1000 Warrior March is to:

*       To Show solidarity amongst Aboriginal and Islander Men

*       To reinforce our place in family and community.

*       To reinforce our culture as a way forward.

*       To show we are role models for our families and our young.

*       To make a stand for healing our country.

*       To commit to the rights of Aboriginal people.

*       To pledge to honour the 1000 warrior values.

Aboriginal and Islander men will be participating in the March and they will March through Melbourne in harmony to Reclaim, Respect and Protect.  The men will then meet their families, friends and loved ones at Birrarung Marr (back of Federation Square) to celebrate.

Details of the 1000 Warrior March

DATE:             Saturday 5th of November 2011

TIME:               The March will begin at 10:00am

ADDRESS:      The Fig Tree, top of Gertrude Street corner of Gertrude and Nicholson Streets Fitzroy)

For more information  on the 1000 Warrior March please contact:

Alan Brown - 0413 045 536

Richard Frankland - 0408 486 603

Phil Cooper - 0417 112 422

We look forward to seeing all Aboriginal and Islander men on Saturday the 5th of November.