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Uncle Jimmy Little honoured at State Memorial Service
A State Memorial Service held at the Sydney Opera House yesterday, Thursday the 3rd of May, honoured the life and achievements of the late Jimmy Little.
A smoking ceremony was held outside the Opera House to honour the legendary musician…who sadly passed on April 2, aged 75.
Uncle Jimmy little made history in 1963 when his hit song Royal Telephone topped the charts…a rarity for Aboriginal artists in that era.
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell said uncle Jimmy Little had taught and mentored Aboriginal music students in Redfern since 1985… and spoke of his not-for-profit Jimmy Little foundation which aimed to increase the life expectancy of Aboriginal people.
Mr O’Farrell announced that Mr Little had been named recipient of the 2012 JC Williamson Award…which recognises individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the Australian live entertainment and performing arts industry…and shaped its future for the better.
Mr O’Farrell said Uncle Jimmy Little was delighted when he was told earlier this year that he had won the award.
Barunga Festival announced as going ahead
Member for Stuart, Karl Hampton, and Minister for Arts and Museums, Gerry McCarthy have announced the Barunga Festival will go ahead this year.
The Barunga Festival is the longest running Indigenous sport and cultural event…and will run from June 8-10 in Jawoyn country, 80kms south-east of Katherine.
Minister Hampton says the Territory Government has been working with stakeholders behind the scenes to ensure the festival’s success.
He says its a highlight on the event calendar for visitors and Territorians and provides a great opportunity for people to come together, share knowledge, culture and compete in a range of sporting events.
The festival now sits in its 26th year.
For more information about this year’s Barunga Festival, check out the website… http://www.barungafestival.com.au/
IMP Update…two deadly runners conquer 2012 Boston Marathon
Tegan Pigram from Derby WA and Jamie Wunungmurra from Yirrkala NT have overcome many hurdles to conquer the 2012 Boston Marathon…a 42.195 km course.
With a temperature of 31 degrees at the start line these two deadly athletes have made an outstanding achievement in completing the marathon…with Tegan finishing the course in 5 hours 14 minutes, and Jamie coming in at 6 hours 7 minutes.
This is an incredible example of the strength, spirit and determination…people say if you can run a marathon, you can achieve almost anything!
Tegan and Jamie will now continue to work through elements of their Certificate III in Community Recreation.
Keep an eye on the Indigenous Marathon Project website for further updates… http://themarathonproject.com.au
2012 IMP Squad Announced…
Rob de Castella and the Indigenous Marathon Project team have announced the 12 men and women who have been selected to be part of the IMP 2012 New York City Marathon squad.
After a nation-wide search with more than 130 applications and a massive screening process, the 2012 squad are:
Men
Nat Heath – Newcastle, NSW
Jurgean Tabuai – Townsville, QLD
Justin Gaykamangu – Ramingining, NT
Marius Clarke – Gunbalanya, NT
Kieren De Santis – Tiwi Islands, NT
Korey Summers – Alice Springs, NT
Women
Amber Parker – Newcastle, NSW
Anna Kerindun – Arukun, QLD
Nickaela Kerindun – Arukun, QLD
Victoria Davis-Jenkins – Cairns, QLD
Emma Cameron – Darwin, NT
Grace Eather – Maningrida, NT
The athletes will meet for the first time when they come together in Canberra this month for the first training camp…the first of a number of intensive training camps which will lead them a step closer to completing the world’s most famous foot race.
Award winning journo says Communities have been decimated !
The Managing Editor of a Sydney based investigate journal says Central Australian Aboriginal bush communities have been decimated by the ongoing impact of the Northern Territory Intervention ….with many people choosing to move into Alice Springs. Continue reading
Eric Oates talks about getting Indigenous Australians into Business
Photo: Eric Oates
Photo curtiosity of: Indigenous Business Australia
Photo curtiosity of: Indigenous Business Australia
Pam Reilly speaks on Strong Voices, to Eric Oates from Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) about getting Aboriginal Australians who are interested in business into a career.
IBA Chair Dr Dawn Casey said, “many indigenous Australians have created successful businesses out of things they are passionate about, but commercially viable businesses need more than passion to make them a success…”
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Nerida Currey and the Ngaanyatjarra Media Kungas Career conference
Nerida Currey reporting for the Ngaanyatjarra Media Kungas Career conference on women’s business.
27.4.12 Final Package Ngaanyatjarra Media Kungas Carrer conference
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Pam Reily catches up with Freda Glynn on Women’s business.
Freda Glynn
Pam caught up with CAAMA co founder Freda Glynn at the opening of the John Macumba centre and asked her how she was, what she has been doing and what she has planned for the future.
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Kelli Mace interview from womens business. Le Tour De World Part 1
Photo: Kelli and Stephen with their bikes
On the 16th May 2010, Cyclist Kelli Mace started the journey of her life along side fiance Stephen. She rode her bike across 23 different countries in the time of 144 days and traveled 17401km.
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