NAIDOC Artwork ‘For Our Elders’ by Jeremy Worrall. Source: NITV
The following PDF Resource, released by SBS in support of teachers and NAIDOC WEEK, which has been created by Shelley Ware, a Yankunytjatjara and Wirangu woman.
It has some beautiful thoughtful insightful comments and materials on how to best share its materials and guidance to teachers.
Many schools will be celebrating this on the return from the school holidays.
A members’ only publication purpose is to cater to the needs of members of an organisation.
So it is with the Australian Fairy Tale ezine Issue number 11.
In this case, the audience is made up of lovers of all things Fairy Tale, folk tale – and creators, are artists, reviewers, creative writers and video content makers.
If you would like to read more on Magical Transformations, then become a member of the Australian Fairy Tale Society and in the future maybe you might be inspired to become a contributor and participant.
Congratulations to the Ezine team.
p.s. I have a poem and theatre review within.
It is powerful taking in the vibe of the trees, reflections, family connection, and the qualities of the light. I had a spectacular time using my slr and capturing, portraits of family and nature. Here are a few more of my favourites from the day.
Sometimes it is just a wonder, to wander in some gardens, in this case Mt Cootha Botanical Gardens last Sunday.
So much glorious pink!
We were out for a belated Birthday wander for my dear husband’s birthday from the week before.
We made sure to make it to the Bonsai house, which we have not seen since it was renovated.
An emotional day creating #poetry performance for #OurStoryIsOne gathering in Brisbane next week for the #womenofiran #40yearsremembrance and looking at the moving contributions of people from around the world on instagram!
Remembering
Mona Mahmoudnejad
Roya Eshraghi
Simin Saberi
Shahin (Shirin) Dalvand
Akhtar Sabet
Mahshid Niroumand
Zarrin Moghimi-Abyaneh
Tahereh Arjomandi Siyavashi
Nosrat Ghufrani Yaldaie
Ezzat-Janami Eshraghi
The video is a sneak peak of elements of the poetry performance, which will include some of these words, and images backing the performance.
To create this first poem, I reflected on the stories of the women, as well as concepts of sacrifice, transformation and spiritual purpose, and metaphors that speak to the creation of change. That’s all I want to say for now.
This collaborative global project is dedicated to all the women of Iran, of all faiths, and to the realisation of their dream for Equality.
All are welcome to contribute. For more information visit this SITE
I find this poster by Bobbi Lockyer absolutely stunning.
She speaks about the production of the poster here
You can find more about ways to support NAIDOC Day TOOL KIT
“This toolkit provides guidance to help inspire your team, workplace, school, club or community group to celebrate National NAIDOC Week. You can use this toolkit any time of the year, not just during National NAIDOC Week in July every year. In fact, the more you use this toolkit, the more opportunities you will create to form genuine partnerships, celebrate Blak excellence and amplify Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices.”
NAIDOC Day for those who don’t know about it,
“NAIDOC Week is an Australian observance lasting from the first Sunday in July until the following Sunday. The acronym NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee, which was originally National Aborigines Day Observance Committee.”
Each year a theme is picked as a focal point, and there are also awards for First Nations Australians, in areas such as community, education, culture and the arts.
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