Genocide Continues March 12, 2007
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Camp Sovereignty supporters today gathered in King’s Domain in Melbourne to celebrate the anniversary of the successful 60 day occupation held there in 2006. A fire ceremony was held prompting a visit from Police and Fire authorities. After friendly negotiations, it was agreed the fire could stay there until 8pm in line with the agreement between MFB and Aboriginal People about the use of and respect towards sacred fire. (more…)
Camp Sovereignty 1st Anniversary March 10, 2007
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All supporters of Camp Sovereignty are invited to attend our anniversary celebration:
When: this Mon 12 March
Where: Kings Domain
Time: 12 noon onwards
Bring food to share if possible – if anyone has a BBQ that would help
too. Drug, alcohol & violence free.
See you there.
Camp Sovereignty – 60 days of Peace May 13, 2006
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Lisa has posted an excellent summary of how Camp Sovereignty went, along with an on-the-spot report of the last night at Melbourne Indymedia. It's so good in fact, we're going to reproduce it here:
Was that really neccessary? May 11, 2006
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No doubt you would have heard in the news by now that there was a bit of stress at Camp Sovereignty last night. After a beautiful long night of celebration and recollection, all of the supporters gathered around the fire to put it out in the proper way. The authorities weren't happy with that and barged through the crowd to put it out themselves, in complete disrespect to the Fire and all those around it.
Last Night May 10, 2006
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If you're up and in Melbourne and reading this tonight, you might want to head down to Camp Sovereignty. There's about 150 people here and it's a beautiful night. One of the most beautiful nights in the last 60 days says Robbie!
More updates soon…
Camp Sovereignty: The Fire Burns On May 10, 2006
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One hundred and fifty people this evening joined together at Kings Domain in Melbourne to celebrate the conclusion of one of the most successful demonstrations of Aboriginal Sovereignty in the history of resistance against the illegal occupation of Australia. Camp Sovereignty successfully reclaimed the traditional meeting grounds of the Kulin Nation people for 60 days and brought the worlds attention to the Unfinished Business of Australia; the issues of Genocide, Sovereignty and Treaty.
Newsflash! May 9, 2006
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It now seems most likely that Camp Sovereignty have reached an agreement with members of the Melbourne City Council in regard to the fire at Kings Domain. In spite of State Government and media efforts to threaten, bully and provoke dissent, a course of action that aims to further the concerns of Camp Sovereignty activists is likely to be agreed.
We’re part of ‘official’ history May 9, 2006
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Well we're amused, but quite sure the Government won't be!
It seems Camp Sovereignty has made it into the official State Government history books. Wonder if the Commonwealth Games PR office knows about it…
- 2006 – Sunday, March 12
- Aborigines from around Australia light a Sacred Flame at 11am and establish Camp Sovereignty at the Kings Domain Gardens in Melbourne, three days before the Commonwealth Games. The group known as Black GST (Genocide to end; Sovereignty acknowledged; Treaty to be made) attempt to highlight the 'Stolenwealth games'.
Learning from Camp Sov May 9, 2006
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One of the awesome things about hanging out at Camp Sovereignty is the amount of learning or re-learning going on. For many people it's even a first experience with indigenous culture. After all, Camp Sovereignty is the only place in central Melbourne where you can go and experience grass roots Aboriginal culture in action. Something you'd think the Council would be keen to embrace, considering it isn't really costing them anything!
The Black GST video May 9, 2006
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The Black GST
This short documentary about contemporary and historical indigenous issues is narrated by two of the leaders of the Black GST movement, Robbie and Marg Thorpe. It explores the three main issues of unfinished business leftover from Australia's reconciliation movement.
G- Genocide
S – Sovereignty
T- Treaty
Shot and edited by Tim Parish and Krusty, the guerilla news style documentary is intended as a historical primer for people interested in the issues of Aboriginal rights in the lead up to the Stolenwealth Games in Melbourne 2006.
Warning: video file is 144mb and definitely requires broadband for viewing….
For more information visit the website: http://www.undergrowth.org/node/1151:
