Reconciliation
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This picture of a lovely laughing child was taken some years ago now while I was driving out from Meekathara in the WA central desert on my way towards the Gun Barrel Highway. At a tiny camp called Wiluna I stopped to look for some art and come across this family sitting in their car in the shade. This child’s sweet face has stayed with me all this time but today, this momentus day, is the first time I’ve felt like I could display it. Little Debbie and her family are impoverished by anyones standard but they clearly have love and strong family bonds. This child represents what we that is we white Australians are saying sorry for. Sorry that we couldn’t see value in our fellow Australians. The first settlers here in this wide brown land. Sorry that we took little children away from their family and their country and people. Only a relatively short time ago this child and her mother would have fled at my approach fearing my whiteness and the dreadful things we whites perpetrated upon them in the name of the law. So from the bottom of my heart Debbie I would like to say Sorry. Sorry Sorry indeed I am very sorry. And I hope that now we can all go on together in peace and trust and mutal respect. For all the little Debbie’s white and black and brown and pink and yellow lets all step forward together hand in hand and welcome whatever it is that comes next….....
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WARNING This item displays the names of some deceased members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait community. No offence is intended, however members of the Indigenous Australian community should be aware of its content if imagery or text associated with recently deceased members of their community does cause cultural harm or offence. BACK BY REQUEST 28 MARCH 2008 With the Australian Federal Government’s apology to the Stolen Generation on 13/2/08, I’ve seen quite a few ‘Sorry’ Tshirts doing the rounds. I like most of the designs I’ve seen, however I wanted to create something that highlighted the apology, but also points out that there’s a lot more things (both bad and good) that we can’t afford to forget. Enter the Sorry Cloud based on Tag Clouds that you see on the web these days (see example here ) The basic premise is that sites tag news items and the cloud displays those tags in varying font sizes e.g. the more interest in a particular tag, the bigger the font. It gives people a quick way to see what’s big in the news at that particular time. My cloud is a representation of what I think should be most important. The tags are made up of issues, people and events. Some I consider to be important because they are issues that need to be tackled, others I have included as important because I think they should be celebrated. It was important to me that the cloud wasn’t just full of negative sentiment. I understand that this is highly subjective and many will agree or disagree. I don’t expect anyone to agree with every level of importance that I have assigned to each tag. Even as I was putting it together I struggled with how much weight to give some tags. I eventually decided that it started as a symbolic image and didn’t need to get too literal in it’s application. I also acknowledge that the tags that have made it to the final product are by no means an exhaustive list of issues/people/events. Again, it is simply a representative snapshot. Finally, I am new to redbubble and new to public political comment. I think the image is within the content guidelines, but am happy to be advised if this isn’t the case and will be happy to amend the design to conform if required. Also available on a Card
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On Wednesday 13 February 2008, the Federal Australian government will begin the process of saying ‘sorry’ to our indigenous population. / Primarily for the forced removal of aboriginal children from their parents. These children were then put in orphanages or white foster families. / The individuals involved have come to be known as the ‘stolen generation.’ / This Government is the first one to agree to say ‘sorry’ for the events of the past which have permanently scarred relations between indigenous and european/celtic Australians. / It is considered by many to be vital to the healing process for all Australians. / I for one think it’s great.
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In celebration of something that has been a long time in coming.
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Captured in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara lands, during a tour with Desert Tracks in 2006. For me, a symbol of Black and White Australia coming together. Free of fear and ignorance, we may find a common way forward. Love, peace and happiness to you all. AP Lands, South Australia, 2006. [Creative Effects: Brightness and Shadow adjustments, Omni spotlight with Photoshop]
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This is not ment to be a Flag Re-Creation of any one flag On Wednesday February 13th 2008, The Federal Australian Government has Said Sorry to our Proud Australian indigenous People of this Great Land which we all Live together I am Proud as an Australian That our Government has finally Said Sorry and I have made this to show in some way my Support
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Right now, there’s: 1. A lot of Valentines stuff floating around RB; and 2. In sunny Australia the new Government has made an historic Parliamentary apology to the indigenous population (my fellow aussies) regarding past injustices. I just thought I’d merge the two topics and make a symbolic image for this time, based on the flag representing the many Aboriginal peoples of Australia, originally designed by Harold Thomas. Here’s hoping for reconciliation where ever it needs to be. (Note: This image will only be up on this site for 24hours in recognition of this milestone. As the original flag was designed by Harold Thomas, I’m not sure if it’s OK to use it, but am assuming it will be OK in this context.)
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The 21st Century has arrived. We have said ‘sorry’ to our indigenous population. There’s talk of a republic. So here’s my suggestion for a new flag. An INTERIM flag for using on the way to the great republic that shall unite all brothers – regardless of colour, origins or sexual preferences. It’s not the ultimate australian flag. It’s an interim one. Which means we could have it for the next 100 years. Assuming anyone anywhere liked it enough to even think of using it. I just thought it time to throw something in the mix…. Do not be shy. Break the rules and comment your opinions – good or bad. I invite honest comment and debate.
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For The Bible Tells Me So
by Daniel RarelaBelow are the links to the documentary entitled “For The Bible Tells Me So,” dealing with homosexuals who came from conservative Christi…
Below are the links to the documentary entitled “For The Bible Tells Me So,” dealing with homosexuals who came from conservative Christian families. Your thoughts? Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 Part 9 Part 10 Part 11 Part 12 Part 13
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mixed media painting on canvas . the story of indigenous australians and white settlers through history, from the first landing and consequent battles to todays cultural divide. the river is the symbol of life and forgiveness and the hands reach out in friendship between red earth of native australia to fertile farming land.
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a simple sorry shirt for all those times when you just know your going to need to be wearing it …...... sorry is such an underused word and if you wear it on your chest then maybe you’ll never get glared at again….... well that’s a bit optimistic but it’s worth a try….....:)
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From Little Things #2 in Aus
by CrowmanicThe following song & lyrics by Paul Kelly (Aust. songwriter/singer) were a hit some years ago … have been the basis for a new song/and …
The following song & lyrics by Paul Kelly (Aust. songwriter/singer) were a hit some years ago … have been the basis for a new song/and video clip regarding the “Apology” and “Reconciliation” here in Australia. “Federal Arts Minister Peter Garrett, the former frontman for the band Midnight Oil, said the new song was a soundtrack for all Australians. Australian musicians launch pop song inspired by apology…” / ~ The Canadian Press (21/4/2008) A link to view/hear the song is here Lyrics: Gather round people let me tell you’re a story / An eight year long story of power and pride / British Lord Vestey and Vincent Lingiarri / Were opposite men on opposite sides Vestey was fat with money and muscle / Beef was his business, broad was his door / Vincent was lean and spoke very little / He had no bank balance, hard dirt was his floor From little things big things grow / From little things big things grow Gurindji were working for nothing but rations / Where once they had gathered the wealth of the land / Daily the pressure got tighter and tighter / Gurindju decided they must make a stand They picked up their swags and started off walking / At Wattie Creek they sat themselves down / Now it don’t sound like much but it sure got tongues talking / Back at the homestead and then in the town From little things big things grow / From little things big things grow Vestey man said I’ll double your wages / Seven quid a week you’ll have in your hand / Vincent said uhuh we’re not talking about wages / We’re sitting right here till we get our land / Vestey man roared and Vestey man thundered / You don’t stand the chance of a cinder in snow / Vince said if we fall others are rising From little things big things grow / From little things big things grow Then Vincent Lingiarri boarded an aeroplane / Landed in Sydney, big city of lights / And daily he went round softly speaking his story / To all kinds of men from all walks of life And Vincent sat down with big politicians / This affair they told him is a matter of state / Let us sort it out, your people are hungry / Vincent said no thanks, we know how to wait From little things big things grow / From little things big things grow Then Vincent Lingiarri returned in an aeroplane / Back to his country once more to sit down / And he told his people let the stars keep on turning / We have friends in the south, in the cities and towns Eight years went by, eight long years of waiting / Till one day a tall stranger appeared in the land / And he came with lawyers and he came with great ceremony / And through Vincent’s fingers poured a handful of sand From little things big things grow / From little things big things grow That was the story of Vincent Lingairri / But this is the story of something much more / How power and privilege can not move a people / Who know where they stand and stand in the law From little things big things grow / From little things big things grow / From little things big things grow / From little things big things grow
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in honour of tomorrow(national ‘sorry’ day) ,the original owners of Australia and the children taken from them.
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....ON YOUR CHEST! / A drawing from long ago, but timely….
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Reconciliation
by Alix PurcellI sink into Ben. His fingers, white against my blue coat, don’t move. “Benny?” I whisper. Hardly a breath passes between my lips.
What we chose to accept when faced with the alternative…
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Another Day
by Daniel RarelaFeels more like a lifetime has passed me by; / That’s how slow time goes when you’re gone / Thought without you I’d be alright / Realized to…
Inspired by Regine Velasquez’s song “Sa Aking Pag-iisa.”
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The wave of change rolled in
by Darren StonesAustralia’s arms are open / To those beside you and me
Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance member / (Australian Journalists Association) /
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mixed media 1350×700 mm
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The wheel takes Dads (and Mums) too far away from the front gate now and for too long. / Emmanuel suprised his kids at school one day after being away from home for months, working. I was lucky enough to capture the love.
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Wayne Quilliam, Quilliam, Wayne, photographer, artist, indigenous artist, indigenous photographer, aboriginal photographer, aboriginal , koori, koorie, murri, nunga, nunnga, palawa, black, blackfella, photographic, exhibition, aboriginal Australia, aboriginal tourism, tourism, international photographer, nudes, Lowanna, dance, culture, indigenous Australia, fashion photographer, art, magazine photographer, Wayne Quilliam photography, Melbourne photographer, point cook photographer, sorry day, apology, Kevin rudd, labour government, reconciliation, getup, Kevin carmody, Australia, Melbourne, Canberra, Lowanna, Burunga Festival, Garma Festival
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This sculpture by Stephen Broadbent in Bold Street, Liverpool was meant to represent Reconciliation between people – faiths and the slave trade which Liverpool was connected with in the past.
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Imaginary Conversations at 3 a.m.
by Ginny SchmidtWhat would you say, if you had the chance, to have a REAL / conversation, face-to-face and one-on-one, with a loved / one who left with u…
Regarding estrangement.
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Taken @ the 2008 Bejing Olympic torch relay / Reconciliation place, Canberra tracywallace.com
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WARNING This item displays the names of some deceased members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait community. No offence is intended, however members of the Indigenous Australian community should be aware of its content if imagery or text associated with recently deceased members of their community does cause cultural harm or offence. BACK BY REQUEST 28 MARCH 2008 With the Australian Federal Government’s apology to the Stolen Generation on 13/2/08, I’ve seen quite a few ‘Sorry’ Tshirts doing the rounds. I like most of the designs I’ve seen, however I wanted to create something that highlighted the apology, but also points out that there’s a lot more things (both bad and good) that we can’t afford to forget. Enter the Sorry Cloud based on Tag Clouds that you see on the web these days (see example here ) The basic premise is that sites tag news items and the cloud displays those tags in varying font sizes e.g. the more interest in a particular tag, the bigger the font. It gives people a quick way to see what’s big in the news at that particular time. My cloud is a representation of what I think should be most important. The tags are made up of issues, people and events. Some I consider to be important because they are issues that need to be tackled, others I have included as important because I think they should be celebrated. It was important to me that the cloud wasn’t just full of negative sentiment. I understand that this is highly subjective and many will agree or disagree. I don’t expect anyone to agree with every level of importance that I have assigned to each tag. Even as I was putting it together I struggled with how much weight to give some tags. I eventually decided that it started as a symbolic image and didn’t need to get too literal in it’s application. I also acknowledge that the tags that have made it to the final product are by no means an exhaustive list of issues/people/events. Again, it is simply a representative snapshot. Finally, I am new to redbubble and new to public political comment. I think the image is within the content guidelines, but am happy to be advised if this isn’t the case and will be happy to amend the design to conform if required.
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