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I’ve been telling myself that I need to write more. Then I saw this. Challenge accepted! Bit late on the take up, but once things settle down a bit next week, I’m on it. And that includes making up for the topics I’ve missed so far…

High-res Notes: 2 1/16/13 — 8:57pm Short URL: http://tmblr.co/ZPeBDybuJ8CD Filed under: #deadly bloggers #blogging challenge #Indigenous #Indigenous blogs #Indigenous bloggers #Indigenous Australia #Aboriginal

Keating’s Redfern Address - 20 years on

Today marks 20 years since former Prime Minister Paul Keating’s Redfern Address (International Human Rights Day). Still one of THE greatest speeches in Australian politics in my opinion. I can remember including this speech as part of my Yr 12 English scrapbook (yes, I am that old, it was made a few years before) and being totally blown away by its content. This speech is one of the reasons Keating will be one of the few pollies that hold a special place in my heart. This speech also gave me a bit of hope that things would get better in my lifetime. Then came Howard… Anyway, 20 years on, unfortunately not much has changed. If anything things went 50 years backwards. This speech is just as important now as it was then. If you haven’t ever watched or listened to it, you should.

PRINT THIS POST WORDS: Notes: 2 12/10/12 — 8:24am Short URL: http://tmblr.co/ZPeBDyZ09-SP Filed under: #Paul Keating #Keating #International Human Rights Day #The Redfern Address #Redfern #Indigenous #Indigenous Australia #Australia #Australian politics #politics #rights #social justic #Aboriginal #Dispossession

boudist:

The gorgeous Jessica Mauboy, photographed for Time Out Sydney.

She stars in The Sapphires which is now open in cinemas.

So beautiful!!!

High-res Notes: 19 8/11/12 — 3:45pm Short URL: http://tmblr.co/ZPeBDyRBDpfo Filed under: #Jessica Mauboy #Indigenous #The Sappires #Photography #Indigenous Film #Indigenous Music #Australia #Aboriginal

Briggs - Rather Be Dead

Yo Friday, what you got for me son? Newbie from Briggs, BAM!! Featuring that mad one Nay from The Last Kinection. Video is worth it just to see some dance moves from the Briggasauraus hahaha!!

Cop the single on iTunes.

ENJOY!

PRINT THIS POST WORDS: 7/27/12 — 2:18pm Short URL: http://tmblr.co/ZPeBDyQBEmeH Filed under: #briggs #rather be dead #Naomi Wenitong #Hip Hop #oz hip hop #Australia #Golden Era #Indigenous Music #Indigenous Australia #Indigenous #Indigenous Hip Hop #Aboriginal #Aboriginal Australia

NAIDOC Week 2012 - Spirit of the Tent Embassy: 40 years on

Bit late with this one, but HAPPY NAIDOC 2012.

NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year the theme celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy.

For me this years NAIDOC has been a bit bittersweet. On one hand, there seems to be an abundance of events this year and it’s great to see an explosion in the sharing of stories of life, excellence, and culture through social media. On the other hand, a dark cloud set in over many of us last week with the passage of the “Stronger Futures” legislation.

Personally, I have been a bit down and disillusioned by that last fact. I never thought in my lifetime I could honestly see so many things go backwards with regards to Indigenous rights. It’s disheartening & it’s kept me from writing anything on NAIDOC until now. Especially given the theme for this year. But, I draw strength from my brothers and sisters, Aunts and Uncles that keep on fighting on. MY heroes, that inspire me and help my refocus. And as always, I turn to my music.

Tonight I caught the new clip from The Last Kinection. Find A Way is one of my favourite tracks off the Next of Kin album, and now we have a clip for it. And as they say:

FIND A WAY OR MAKE ONE!!!

If you’re looking for something to do this NAIDOC I recommend checking out the NAIDOC website for info NAIDCO and events around the country. For some inspiration, check out the ABC Open Dreambox project, the IndigenousX twitter account and Deadly Bloggers.

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The Dreamers Design

Creative products celebrating Aboriginal culture. The Dreamers Design is a collective of like minded Indigenous creatives, passionate about finding new ways to promote Aboriginal culture.

The First Line of Defence tee design is a collaboration between Penny Smallacombe and Jessica Johnson. It’s the beginning of a range that honours our Aboriginal warriors of the 1800 period. It is also hoped that the designs will encourage further interest in our past leaders. The designers are currently in consultation with the various communities to seek permission to use these warriors names.

Check out the Dreamers Design website and facebook.

Notes: 16 3/25/12 — 11:44pm Short URL: http://tmblr.co/ZPeBDyIXWSQK Filed under: #Dreamers Design #First Line of Defence #Indigenous #Indigenous Australia #Australia #Warriors #Freedom fighters #resistance #design #clothing #tee #t-shirt #History #Aboriginal

Nooky talks on supporting The Last Kinection on their Next of Kin tour

Notes: 1 11/4/11 — 7:46pm Short URL: http://tmblr.co/ZPeBDyBUMxnZ Filed under: #Nooky #The Last Kinection #TLK #Next of Kin #Tour #hip hop #Indigenous hip hop #Indigenous #Indigenous music #video #australia #Aboriginal

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The Last Kinection (feat Simone Stacey) - Are We There Yet?

The eagerly anticipated new single from The Last Kinection. Loving the guest vocals on this from Nay’s former Shakaya partner, Simone Stacey. You can check out a behind the scenes insight into the clip and the track here. The new album drops 28th October, but you can pre-order it here.

The Last Kinection website, facebook and twitter.

Notes: 8 10/10/11 — 9:48pm Short URL: http://tmblr.co/ZPeBDyAViR4t Filed under: #Last Kinection #Hip Hop #oz hip hop #Indigenous #Indigenous music #Aboriginal #Australia #music #video #Are We There Yet #Simone Stacey

Ngaratya - Go Back

From this week’s Living Back program.

Notes: 8 10/3/11 — 4:00pm Short URL: http://tmblr.co/ZPeBDyADxeYO Filed under: #Ngaratya #Go Back #indigenous music #indigenous #Aboriginal #Australia #Living Black

GREAT MOMENTS IN BLAKISTORY:

#5 July 2011 - Damian Smith (Ballet Dancer)

High-res Notes: 8 7/5/11 — 11:36pm Short URL: http://tmblr.co/ZPeBDy6muKAt Filed under: #BLAKISTORY #July Blakistory Month #history #Indigenous #Aboriginal #australia #Ballet #Damian Smith

NAIDOC Week 2011: Day 2

Jimblah: Face the Fire

Jimblah is a Larrakia MC and producer hailing from Adelaide. I first heard of Jimblah when he took out the inaugural Hilltop Hoods Initiative in 2007. I then got to catch him live for the first time when he toured with A-Love on her Main Ingredient tour. Have been keen ever since for the pending solo release.

Face the Fire, is the title track of Jimblah’s recently released debut album.

Jimblah on: Facebook, Twitter, ReverbNation.

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GREAT MOMENTS IN BLAKISTORY:

#4 July 2011 - Magabala Books

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GREAT MOMENTS IN BLAKISTORY:

#2 July 2011 - Freda Glynn

High-res Notes: 5 7/4/11 — 11:25pm Short URL: http://tmblr.co/ZPeBDy6klXKP Filed under: #BLAKISTORY #July Blakistory Month #history #Indigenous #Aboriginal #Torres Strait Islander #Australia