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David Hunter Memorial Lecture

20 October 2016 antaract Leave a comment

David Hunter was one of the founding members of ANTaR, and an enormously supportive and inspiring activist on Indigenous issues.…

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Cheryl Axleby at podium, photo of David Hunter

DHML 2022: Let’s have smart justice in the ACT

13 September 2022 Julie Evans 2 Comments

This note outlines and paraphrases the content of the 2022 DHML – see the recording for the full content. You…

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ANTaR ACT Newsletter – June 2022

25 June 2022 Stephanie Kochinos Leave a comment

Welcome to the June 2022 edition of the ANTaR ACT newsletter. Please keep reading for an update on ANTaR locally…

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2021 David Hunter Memorial Lecture – How can we heal Country? – video link

4 October 2021 Julie Evans 1 Comment

ANTaR ACT held the 18th David Hunter Memorial Lecture online on Monday 27 September 2021 with keynote speaker Bhiamie Williamson.…

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DHML 2020 – First Nations Treaties: A Matter of Justice. Video Link

7 September 2020 Vivien Palmer 4 Comments

The 2020 DHML was run in partnership between ANTaR ACT and ANTaR National.  The National Director of ANTaR, Paul Wright,…

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10 Days to Go – 2020 DHML. First Nations Treaties: A Matter of Justice

17 August 2020 antaract Leave a comment

Guest Speaker: Tony McAvoy, SC When: Thursday 27th August Time: 6pm for a 6.15pm start and will conclude before 8pm…

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2020 David Hunter Memorial Lecture – First Nations Treaties: A Matter of Justice

5 August 2020 Vivien Palmer Leave a comment

Guest Speaker: Tony McAvoy, SCWhen: Thursday 27th AugustTime: 6 – 8pmZoom Login Details Coming Soon

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2019 DHML lecture: Indigenous languages: their importance and revival

6 April 2020 Cherisse Lyons Leave a comment

In Australia, of the estimated orginal 250 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages, only around 120 are still spoken. Of…

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Change the future: children in out-of-home care – 9 October 2018

4 November 2018 Julie Evans Leave a comment

Updated 18/11/18 to add in copies of presentations: for Muriel Bamblett and Fran Crowe. Muriel Bamblett presented the 2018 David…

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Looking Forward, Looking Back: 31 October 2017

19 November 2017 Julie Evans Leave a comment

David Hunter Memorial Lecture 2017 Looking Forward, Looking Back – steps towards justice, rights, respect Note: This summary is taken…

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Rod Little & the Redfern Statement: 3 November 2016

22 November 2016 Julie Evans Leave a comment

Rod Little is a current Co-Chair of the National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples and a former chairperson of the…

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Stan Grant: 29 October 2015

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The 2015 David Hunter Memorial Lecture focussed on ‘countering racism in the media’ and was delivered by Stan Grant, a…

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Tony Birch: 20 November 2014

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In 2014, the lecture focused on the power of writing for advancing reconciliation and expressing identity. Miles Franklin Award nominee…

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Selina Walker (chair), Darren Chong and Deanne Keed: 12 November 2013

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2013 was Canberra’s centenary year, and the 10th David Hunter Memorial Lecture held on 12 November contributed to the centenary…

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Les Malezer and Ros Brown: 27 November 2012

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Les Malezer, co-chair of the National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples, was the main speaker for the 2012 lecture held…

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John Paterson and Jon Altman: 17 November 2011

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The eighth annual lecture, given on 17 November 2011, was shared by John Paterson, CEO for AMSANT (Aboriginal Medical Services…

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Mick Gooda and Brendan Church: 4 November 2010

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In 2010, it was decided to have two speakers for the lecture on justice re-investment: one from a broad national…

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Dr Ros Kidd: 10 November 2009

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The 2009 memorial lecture was delivered on 10 November by Dr Ros Kidd, a historian and activist, who spoke on…

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Grant Paulson: 16 October 2008

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The 2008 lecture was given by Grant Paulson on 16 October. Grant was based in Canberra at the time, working…

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Julie Tongs: 12 October 2007

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The fourth lecture was delivered on 12 October 2007 by Julie Tongs, CEO of Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service in…

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Rev Ray Minniecon: 8 November 2006

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Following on from these themes, the 2006 lecture, “Personal journeys in justice and hope,” was delivered on 8 November by…

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Vicki Walker: 24 August 2005

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Vicki Walker, coordinator of Aboriginal Catholic Ministries in Melbourne, gave the second lecture with the title “Reconciliation – a unique…

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The inaugural lecture: Mark Yettica-Paulson: 28 July 2004

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In these annual lectures, we have been privileged to hear some inspirational lectures from Indigenous leaders from around Australia. The…

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