MAY 1st GLOBAL SOLIDARITY #SOSBLAKAUSTRALIA Stop Closure of Remote Aboriginal Communities Rallies (a-z)
further info at bottom:
Foundation Document:
Hi ALL: As things are progressing at a rapid rate and in little over a week we have mobilised such a powerful union of people, communities and groups — we have compiled a Cultural Code of Conduct to affirm and support the work being done. It is a foundation document for us all and one that brings the integrity and focus back into the heart of the effort.
In unity and with respect.
10 points to a cultural code of conduct.
As we are gaining momentum across the regions, states, nations and worldwide, we do so as proud people, representing our Ancestors who have come before us, Elders who are standing with us and the young people who hold our cultural continuum in their hands. The following is a cultural mandate that honours this responsibility and keeps us united.
1. Lead with Cultural Integrity.
We, the women of the Kimberley behind this campaign, each portray the humbleness and dignity that our Elders have instilled in us. We stand strong with our message and ask that our supporters lead with cultural integrity.
2. Stand together and alongside each other.
When marching in support of our effort toward the stopping of forced closures of Aboriginal Communities, we ask you to remember that you do so in the name of people who live in these regions. Be mindful that what you do positive or negative will impact on us greatly and the message we are intending to get out.
3. Keep our message clear.
We are standing together to stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities. Our official hashtags are#SOSBLAKAUSTRALIA #NOconsent #Lifestylechoice.
4. Keep our focus.
National actions must have a strong combined focus, we need to keep to task and ensure our Aboriginal people will remain on their homelands. Let us hold our combined power and move together as one. Timing is everything.
5. Be Firm, yet non-violent.
We understand the importance of keeping our actions safe from harm, so that our children, disabled and Elders who are marching with us remain protected and respected. Acts of violence lose our message in the community — and to lose our message will mean all our marches will have been in vain.
6. Nurture your organisers.
Our organisers Australiawide have all volunteered and led their responses with enormous courage and resolve. If they are struggling or tired, step up and lovingly help them to take their place.
7. Keep each other strong.
We are all responsible for change we want to see in the world. Support your friends, family and colleagues regardless of race or social difference, as we educate, inform and action for a fair and just society.
8. Be mindful.
Not everyone thinks the same or understands the issues at hand. Agree to disagree and protect yourself from personal stress or trauma by not allowing the impact of your belief to lead you to harm or negativity.
9. Understand the origin.
This campaign began with West Kimberley people making a global call to action. It is not affiliated with ‘Close the Gap’ or other such campaigns. The origins are grassroots from the communities themselves.
10. Check the facts.
Spreading information without checking the facts or verify with the communities will create uncertainty for everyone and hurt the people and communities we are all trying to protect.
With over 30,000 people and a reach of over 1million on one social media platform alone, help keep our message clear and respect our cultural code of conduct so that we can go beyond the mainstream media who will often turn a blind eye to Aboriginal people and work toward a better outcome for our people
ADELAIDE SA MAY 1ST RALLY
ALBURY NSW
ALICE SPRINGS NT
ARMIDALE NSW RALLY MAY 1ST
AUCKLAND NZ MAY 1ST RALLY:
BEAGLE BAY WA
BELLINGEN NSW -BEING ORGANISED
BENDIGO VIC- TO BE NOTIFIED
BERLIN -GERMANY
BOURKE NSW
BREEWARRINA NSW
BRISBANE QLD MAY 1ST RALLY
Rally postponed to 1pm Sat May 2nd due to weather
BROOME WA MAY 1ST RALLY
BYRON BAY -BEING ORGANISED
CAIRNS
CANBERRA ACT
CEDUNA SA RALLY MAY 1ST
CHARTERS TOWERS -BEING ORGANISED
CHICAGO USA
CHRISTCHURCH NZ MAY 1ST RALLY
COFFS HARBOUR NSW
DARWIN NT
DENVER CO USA
DERBY -BEING ORGANISED
DUBBO -BEING ORGANISED
DUNEDIN NZ RALLY MAY 1ST
ESPERANCE WA
FITZROY CROSSING
FORSTER NSW
GERALDTON
Geraldton May 1st
State/Country:Western Australia
Start: Edith Cowan Square 10.00am
End: Edith Cowan Square 10.30am for Rally Talk
GLADSTONE QLD
GOONDIWINDI-BEING ORGANISED
GOSFORD NSW
HALLS CREEK WA MAY 1ST RALLY
HAMILTON NZ MAY 1ST RALLY
HOBART
HONG KONG
HONOLULU HAWAII USA
HOUSTON TX USA
ILLAWARRA
KALGOORLIE
KUNUNURRA
LAUNCESTON-BEING ORGANISED
LISMORE NSW MAY 1ST RALLY
LOGAN QLD- BEING ORGANISED
LONDON UK
LOS ANGELES USA-
with The Veronicas attending!!
MELBOURNE VIC
MILDURA VIC
MOREE NSW
MORUYA NSW
MUSWELLBROOK NSW RALLY MAY 1ST
NAMBUCCA HEADS NSW RALLY MAY 1ST
Have a planned protest in the Nambucca Valley. for 10.00am 1/5/15. In Nambucca heads. Transport from Bowraville & Macksville provided.
Looking for some advertising. .
Start at Murrabay language Centre then walk and Finish at Bellwood.
NEWCASTLE RALLY MAY 1ST:
NEWMAN WA
NEW YORK NY USA
ONE ARM POINT WA
ORANGE NSW
OTTAWA CANADA
PERTH WA RALLY MAY 1ST
Perth, WA
Date: Friday, 1st May 2015
Location: Forrest Chase
Time: 11am start
PORT HEDLAND RALLY MAY 1ST:
PORTLAND VIC
PORT LINCOLN SA
ROEBOURNE WA
ROCKHAMPTON QLD
SAN FRANCISCO USA
STRADBROKE IS QLD
SYDNEY RALLY
TAURANGA -AOTEAROA(NZ)
TORONTO CANADA
TOWNSVILLE QLD RALLY MAY 1ST;
TWEED HEADS
UNITED NATIONS NY USA
VANCOUVER BC CANADA
WARMUN WA -BEING ORGANISED
WARRNAMBOOL
WILCANNIA NSW -BEING ORGANISED
Wollongong : see Illawarra
YAMBA NSW -BEING ORGANISED
WASHINGTON DC USA
WELLINGTON NZ RALLY MAY 1ST
WINGELLINA WA
YAMBA
YARRABAH QLD
other community actions & info
PERTH NYOONGAR TENT EMBASSY RALLY APRIL 23RD
#sosblakaustralia Twitter
Official #SOSBLAKAUSTRALIA merchandise ( by organiser Sam C.)
Downloadable #SOSBLAKAUSTRALIA PETITION
