Archive for June, 2009

Newer Entries »

"Putting First Peoples First" submission to National Human Rights Consultation

June 15, 2009

Here is a copy of my submission to the National Human Rights Consultation which closed on Monday.

It is an 18 page Word doc.

Click on putting-first-peoples-first

Two relevant considerations:

Enacting into Australian domestic legislation the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, perhaps under the rubric of protection of First Peoples human rights, might be one relatively easy means to ensure that this objective can be attained.

Given that the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples removed references to ethnocide and cultural genocide, any enactment of the UNDRIP into Australian domestic legislation would need to ensure that extra provisions are added to cover the need to end ethnocide in Australian life.

Critical and constructive feedback welcome to reyburn@songlines.org.au

cheers

Bruce (Japaljari) Reyburn
16 June 2009

Tags:
Posted in New Peoples Movement | Leave a Comment »

Global pandemic of ethnocide declared!

June 11, 2009

There has been a pandemic of ethnocide over the last 500 years, as European life invaded and imposed itself on the “New World”.

The practice of ethnocide against Australia’s First Peoples has been carried out (on the ground) since 1788. It has been going on for so long it is now accepted as ‘normal’. It is not normal but pathological.

While genocide operates by seeking to destroy the body, ethnocide is a much more subtle process which focuses its lethal ‘beams’ on destroying what can be glossed as the ‘spirit’ of others.

Ending ethnocide against Australia’s First Peoples must be a fundamental objective in the debate about human rights in Australia.

ETHNOCIDE BEGINS AT “HOME”

While we tend to think of ethnocide as a practice carried out by modern Westerners against First Peoples, this is a secondary stage of a process or processes which begin ‘at home’ – in the process which lead to the formation of modern nation-states.

The technics of ethnocide are initially developed by being directed at local people in order to refashion them into an entirely different sense of identity.

(more…)

Posted in New Peoples Movement | Leave a Comment »

Pierre Clastres "On Ethnocide"

June 10, 2009

Pierre Clastres’ article “On Ethnocide” is difficult for many people to find and read.

I have uploaded a pdf copy here for the purposes of the present human rights discussion in Australia.

“On Ethnocide”p-clastres-on-ethnocide

Clastres other great work is his collection “Society against the State” which is essential reading for anyone wishing to make sense out of why First Peoples do not allow the concentrations of power (necessary for States) to form and distort balanced human relations.

Tags:,
Posted in Australia's First Peoples | Leave a Comment »

Appeal for funds – support for particpation – Darwin gathering

June 10, 2009

INTERVENTION ROLLBACK ACTION GROUP (IRAG)

URGENT —- IT’S TIME…for the voices to be heard

IRAG is currently working to assist a group of Central Australian town camp and community residents to get to the major gathering of Prescribed Area People which is taking place in Darwin from 18-20 JUNE 2009.

The purpose of the gathering is to discuss the common issues concerning Aboriginal people and to put together, as one voice, a strong public statement.

We have booked a 22-seater bus which leaves Alice Springs on 16 June. Private vehicles from communities and from Alice Springs will also be making the journey, picking up people from Tennant Creek, Barrow Creek and Ali Curung along the way.

We estimate a shortfall in funds of $5,000 at this point in time which will be needed to cover accommodation and food costs, and contingencies (bus costs are covered).

Any donation you are able to make, no matter how small, would help greatly.

Cheques made out to “Intervention Rollback Action Group” should be sent to: PO Box 8488, Alice Springs, NT 0871

or direct debit to:

Bendigo Bank Alice Springs

BSB No: 633-000

A/c No: 134157049

Please visit our website www.rollbacktheintervention.wordpress.com

Check out our art sale while you are there.

INTERVENTION ROLLBACK ACTION GROUP

PO Box 8488 Alice Springs NT 0871.

Phone:

Barbara Shaw 0401 291 166

Marlene Hodder: 08 89525032

Email: rollbacktheintervention@gmail.com

Tags:
Posted in Australia's First Peoples | Leave a Comment »

Victoria – reforms native title processes

June 4, 2009

“Victoria revamps native title
Jewel Topsfield
Sydney Morning Herald June 4, 2009

VICTORIA will become the first state to settle native title claims out of court in one of the biggest overhaul of indigenous land rights since the Mabo judgment.

Under the shake-up, to be announced today by the Attorney-General Rob Hulls, traditional owners will be able to negotiate directly with the state without having to pursue onerous native title cases in the Federal Court.

Aboriginal groups will be able to forge agreements with the State Government to manage or jointly manage Crown land – including national parks – and access land for hunting and camping without a permit.

Traditional owners could be compensated for activities including mining, carbon capture and storage as a result of reforestation and the maintenance of wetlands under land-use agreements. Disputes over land use would be adjudicated by the state’s planning tribunal.

Full story

http://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria-revamps-native-title-20090603-bvqp.html

(more…)

Tags:
Posted in Australia's First Peoples | Leave a Comment »

The Dreaming Festival – 5th to 8th June 2009

June 3, 2009

Read all about it at:

https://www.woodfordfolkfestival.com/main/qff_portal/index.php5?jumpto=ecard&mo=mo4a21e4543d3e4&sender=

Posted in Music | Leave a Comment »

World Music network website

June 3, 2009

“Welcome to the Musician’s Corner – a forum community designed for you to share your thoughts and ideas about world music. If you are an aspiring musician, you can upload your tracks for feedback and discussion from fellow musicians, forum members and the World Music Network A&R team. There is also a forum to discuss any live world music events you may be playing at or going to. Join the community and get talking!”

http://www.worldmusic.net/wmn/corner

Tags:
Posted in Music | Leave a Comment »

Mabo Day 2009 – 3 June – the spirit lives on.

June 3, 2009

Time for:

- ending the systematic ethnocide against First Peoples which is rife in Australia and has come to be an unacceptable ‘normal’ state of affairs.

- engaging First Peoples as cultural partners in all decisions made by Australia’s governments by providing funding (part of Gross Domestic Product) for culturally appropriate forms of representation

- compensation for past and ongoing damage done to First Peoples and their living countries.

- recognition in a new constitution

- restoration to full well-being and good health

lot’s more – write your list.

Healing, healing, healing.

(more…)

Tags:
Posted in Australia's First Peoples | Leave a Comment »

Competition to name new national representative body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

June 1, 2009

Australian Human Rights Commission 2 June 2009

The Australian Human Rights Commission is running a competion to name the soon-to-be-established new national representative body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Entries must nominate a name no longer than 10 words, which must be original. It can be in traditional language but must include an English translation.

Applicants must provide 30-100 words explaining the significance of the name and/or why they think this should be the name of the new national representative body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Entry is open to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in Australia and is limited to one entry per person.

Entries will be assessed by members of the National Representative Body Steering Committee with the winner receiving an iPod touch (16GB model) plus $100 voucher for books. There are also four runner-up prizes of $100 book vouchers each.

The competition closes on at 11.59pm on Friday, 26 June 2009.

Entries can be submitted and terms and conditions can be accessed at:

http://www.humanrights.gov.au/social_justice/repbody/name_survey.html

Tags:
Posted in Australia's First Peoples | Leave a Comment »

Rudd determined to "make a difference" in NT

June 1, 2009

“Kevin Rudd sticks to his guns on Territory intervention
The Australian
Patricia Karvelas | May 30, 2009

KEVIN Rudd has reaffirmed his commitment to the Northern Territory intervention, a week after the Government announced it could soften some aspects of its bid to stamp out abuse and alcoholism in remote indigenous communities.

Speaking in Darwin en route to Singapore, the Prime Minister said he remained “resolute” in the implementation of his policies to end Aboriginal disadvantage. “These will involve tough decisions, they will be sensitive in various communities,” Mr Rudd said.”

Full story

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,,25558877-5006790,00.html

(more…)

Tags:
Posted in Australia's First Peoples | Leave a Comment »

Newer Entries »
Follow

Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.

Join 37 other followers