Events - August 2009
Past Events
Vigil for Aung San Suu Kyi
We will be holding a vigil on Thursday 13 August from 4-6pm for Aung San Suu Kyi.
- When:
- Thursday August 13 2009 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Where:
- Post Office Square, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, QLD, 4000
- Contact:
- Michael Hayworth, 07 3136 6400
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Three Warriors Within by Marcus Pedro
Book launch.
- When:
- Wednesday August 26 2009 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Where:
- Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000
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Australians Against Capital Punishment concert
Raise awareness for people facing the death penalty around the world
- When:
- Sunday August 23 2009 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Where:
- Browning Street Studios, 11 Browning Street, West End, QLD, 4101
- Cost:
- $12
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Shadow Sister
Documentary film screening.
- When:
- Saturday August 22 2009 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Where:
- Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Reading for reconciliation group
Reading for Reconciliation is a book club with a difference.
- When:
- Saturday August 22 2009 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Where:
- Wynnum Library, 66 Bay Terrace, Wynnum, QLD, 4178
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Reading for reconciliation group
Reading for Reconciliation is a book club with a difference.
- When:
- Friday August 21 2009 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Where:
- Zillmere Library, Corner of Jennings & Zillmere Roads, Zillmere, QLD, 4034
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Ningla A-Na
Movie screening.
- When:
- Thursday August 20 2009 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Where:
- Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000
Conversations for Change – Aboriginal Lands, Culture and Housing
An interactive session with Prof. Paul Memmott from the Aboriginal Environments Research Centre (UQ)
- When:
- Wednesday August 19 2009 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
- Where:
- University of Queensland, Campbell Drive, UQ Library Conference Room, Level 1, Building 2, St Lucia, QLD, 4067
- Cost:
- $Free
- Contact:
- Leanne Hayes
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Riding the Black Cockatoo: Book Discussion
Explore ourselves, our country and our future with ANTaR QLD's discussion group.
- When:
- Tuesday August 18 2009 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Where:
- State Library of Queensland, Cultural Centre, Stanley Place, South Bank, QLD, 4101
- Contact:
- Mark
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Activism
- When:
- Tuesday August 18 2009 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Where:
- Brisbane Square Library, Tiered Theatrette, 266 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: MABO Documentary Land Bilong Islanders
Movie screening.
- When:
- Tuesday August 18 2009 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Where:
- Brisbane Square Library, Tiered Theatrette, 266 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Ten Canoes
Movie screening.
- When:
- Saturday August 15 2009 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
- Where:
- Brisbane Square Library, Tiered Theatrette, 266 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Reading for reconciliation group
Expand your knowledge, understanding and empathy of contemporary Indigenous issues
- When:
- Saturday August 15 2009 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Where:
- Inala Library, Inala Civic Centre, 1 Corsair Avenue, Inala, QLD, 4077
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Australians Against Capital Punishment meeting
Monthly meeting to dicuss bringing an end to capital punishment.
- When:
- Thursday August 13 2009 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Where:
- Amnesty Action Centre, Level 1, 354 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD, 4006
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Our Service Men panel
Learn about the contribution by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service men and women to Australia’s war history.
- When:
- Thursday August 13 2009 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Where:
- Zillmere Library, Corner of Jennings & Zillmere Roads, Zillmere, QLD, 4034
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Our Service Men panel
Learn about the contribution by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service men and women to Australia’s war history
- When:
- Thursday August 13 2009 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Where:
- Inala Library, Inala Civic Centre, 1 Corsair Avenue, Inala, QLD, 4077
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Harry’s War
Movie screening.
- When:
- Thursday August 13 2009 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Where:
- Brisbane Square Library, Tiered Theatrette, 266 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Our Service Men panel
Learn about the contribution by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service men and women to Australia’s war history
- When:
- Tuesday August 11 2009 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Where:
- Brisbane Square Library, Tiered Theatrette, 266 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000
Reconciliation Queensland: Mini Conference on Reconciliation
Exchange views, relate experiences, network or find support.
- When:
- Sunday August 09 2009 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- Where:
- Griffith University, Central Lecture Theatre and QCA Gallery Building, Level 2, 226 Grey Street, South Bank, QLD
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Kanyini
Movie screening
- When:
- Saturday August 08 2009 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Where:
- Brisbane Square Library, Tiered Theatrette, 266 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Panel on Indigenous Children Issues
How to manage our lives so our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids flourish, achieve and enjoy the same quality of life as all other Australian children.
- When:
- Friday August 07 2009 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Where:
- Brisbane Square Library, Tiered Theatrette, 266 George Street, Briasbane, QLD, 4000
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: First Nation’s history - Law is Land
A panel discussion about Aboriginal Law as it relates to land and stories.
- When:
- Friday August 07 2009 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
- Where:
- Brisbane Square Library and Customer Centre, Tiered Theatrette, Ground Floor, 266 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Lousy Little Sixpence
Documentary film
- When:
- Thursday August 06 2009 2:59 PM - 3:59 PM
- Where:
- Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Rabbit Proof Fence
Based on a true story.
- When:
- Thursday August 06 2009 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Where:
- Brisbane Square Library, Tiered Theatrette, Ground Floor, 266 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Torres Strait Islander Weaving
Learn about traditional weaving practices.
- When:
- Thursday August 06 2009 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Where:
- Inala Library, Inala Town Centre, 1 Corsair Avenue, Inala, QLD, 4077
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Children Story Telling Munyourbarn
An Aboriginal Elder’s story.
- When:
- Thursday August 06 2009 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Where:
- Inala Library , Inal Town Centre, 1 Corsair Avenue, Inala, QLD, 4077
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Brisbane Blacks: A Photographic Exhibition by Michael Aird
A photographic exhibition featuring 30 photos of the Brisbane Aboriginal community.
- When:
- Monday August 03 2009 9:00 PM - Friday August 28 2009 4:00 PM
- Where:
- Brisbane Square Library and Customer Centre, 266 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000
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QLD/NNSW Action Centre
Level 1, 354 Brunswick Street Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 Australia
Phone: 07 3136 6400
Fax: 07 3216 0235
Email: qldaia@amnesty.org.au
Mail:
PO Box 1061
Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
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