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For the wildlife Stop the Exodus, Denise Smith’s newest exhibition at Round Bird Artspace in Lilydale, highlights the number of animals, near and far, that hold an endangered status. From the big cats in Africa to local wildlife, the exhibition shows the beauty of these species and the devastation of losing such integral animals across land and sea. As a self-taught artist, Ms Smith has dabbled in most artforms but finds acrylic and pastels to be her chosen mediums. The colour, brushstrokes and backdrops of her works add a realism to each of them that ensures the viewer feels as though they might just be out in nature, spotting this species in the wild. To read more, turn to page 15
Artist Denise Smith’s exhibition titled Stop the Exodus is on display at the Round Bird Artspace. (Stewart Chambers: 502469)
Treaty welcomed Other colonial countries like New Zealand (Aotearoa), the United States and Canada (Turtle Island) have long-established treaties while Norway, Sweden, Finland, Greenland and Japan also have treaties established with their indigenous people. The Victorian Opposition Leader Brad Battin announced at the end of June that the Liberals and Nationals would not support treaty in parliament and told ABC News Breakfast on 10 September that we need to seek a ‘genuine alternative.’
Wurundjeri man and indigenous studies professor Dr Andrew Peters said the commitment from the State Government is both unprecedented and very welcome by Aboriginal communities. “It’s a very exciting step for Aboriginal people in the state, particularly those who continue to live with the legacy of colonisation in many areas, it’s a clear indication that the Victorian government is listening to its Aboriginal people and its history,” he said. Turn to page 4 to read the full article
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Victoria is the first state in Australia to table a treaty in its Parliament in a move welcomed by mob across the state. Widely expected to pass with the support of the Greens and other crossbenchers, the Statewide Treaty Bill will expand and enshrine the existing First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria and is set to hand decision-making power and responsibility to the democratically elected members of the assembly.
Education is a big focus of the treaty, with truth-telling of First Nations history to be incorporated into the Victorian curriculum, while the assembly will also have the power to establish its own First Peoples’ Institute to close the gap in tertiary education. The First Peoples’ Assembly will be responsible for getting out into communities to conduct truth-telling and gather stories as well as for leading the Aboriginal Community Infrastructure Fund, Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll and NAIDOC Week.
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