ANTaR News
National Congress Election Challenges
The National Congress of Australia’s First peoples have put forward a series of challenges for the incoming government. Building on the Redfern Statement issued earlier this week, the Co-Chairs of the National Congress has stressed the importance of establishing a relationship between Australia’s First Peoples and the government. For too long First peoples have been a political toy. This must stop, we must stop the rot. Read National Congresses statement here.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peak Organisations Unite
Today, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peak representative bodies delivered an historic statement and call for all political parties to listen to them to address the appalling disadvantage faced by First Peoples.
ANTaR, as a supporting organisation to the statement, calls on all political parties to commit to the clear policy platform set out, and for the incoming government and parliament to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their representatives to fully implement it.
ANTaR pauses today to honour the legacy of #EddieMabo
ANTaR pauses today to honour the legacy of #EddieMabo. 24 years ago, the High Court ruled that terra nullius was a legal fiction and recognised that native title exists.
Sea of Hands at Barangaroo - Thanks to our volunteers!
20,000 hands are to be installed at Barangaroo by Sunday June 5. Come down to Barangaroo Reserve and help plant a hand
Sea of Hands at Barangaroo - Opening Night Concert
Thanks to Christine Anu Jannawi Dance Clan and Luke Carroll for a great evening at
Weekend Notes
Be a part of National Reconciliation Week 2016"The design for this years Sea of Hands display was created by Brenda L Croft, a Gurindji/Malngin/Mudpurra artist and researcher. The design is inspired by historical portraits depicting Eora men, including Bennelong, one of Barangaroo's husbands, in customary ochre body markings.
National voice for First Peoples must be funded by government
National advocacy organisation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights, ANTaR, today expressed dismay that the Indigenous Affairs Minister is refusing to fund National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples after the Election.
ANTaR’s iconic ‘Sea of Hands’ coming to Barangaroo for National Reconciliation Week
Today we announced that ANTaR would bring its interactive symbol of reconciliation, the Sea of Hands, to Barangaroo Reserve for National Reconciliation Week 2016 in partnership with the Barangaroo Delivery Authority.
The Sea of Hands event begins with a free Opening Night Concert on Friday, 27 May (5:00pm - 8:30pm) featuring live performances by Christine Anu and Casey Donovan on Barangaroo Reserve’s Walumil Lawns, where the first part of the installation will be illuminated.
ANTaR’s iconic ‘Sea of Hands’ coming to Barangaroo for National Reconciliation Week
Today we announced that ANTaR would bring its interactive symbol of reconciliation, the Sea of Hands, to Barangaroo Reserve for National Reconciliation Week 2016 in partnership with the Barangaroo Delivery Authority.
The Sea of Hands event begins with a free Opening Night Concert on Friday, 27 May (5:00pm - 8:30pm) featuring live performances by Christine Anu and Casey Donovan on Barangaroo Reserve’s Walumil Lawns, where the first part of the installation will be illuminated.
Close the Gap Position Paper on Federal Budget 2016
Close the Gap Campaign have released their 2016 Federal Budget Position Paper. For further details read here.
