Category: Online Event

The racialised narrative surrounding Covid-19 has sparked a surge in racial abuse targeting People of Colour.Whether it's a new poll finding almost one third of Australians blame the Chinese community for the pandemic. Or a study by the Migrant Worker Justice Initiative revealing a quarter of Australia's international students faced racial abuse during the pandemic. Or an Asian Australian Alliance survey collecting more than 500 stories from people of colour of coronavirus-related racial abuse within a few months.People of Colour are experiencing a surge of racially motivated attacks. That's why we're launching regular Resisting Racism workshops to further equip People of Colour with the skills- strategy & community to be powerful changemakers.This free 3 hour interactive online workshop will cover the fundamentals of advocacy for people of colour- including:Campaign strategy: what is a campaign- campaign strategy overview- how to create a winning strategy- difference between strategy & tacticsStrategic communications: messaging- framing- communication frameworksOrganising: building power through peopleDigital: using digital tools to create changeSelf-care techniques to deepen personal resilience to racismParticipants will leave with the foundational tools to change hearts- minds- public policy and corporate behaviour in a moment of increased racial abuse targeting People of Colour.This workshop is free and open to people who identify as First Nations- Black or a Person of Colour.Special thanks to the City of Sydney whose generous support has made these workshops possible.

Welcome to Bakarindi Bush Foods online store. Some years ago we moved from Woolgoolga to follow our passion for native plants.This led us to the Back of Corindi Beach to a property that has been in our friends family for over 100 years. After a major clean up (still ongoing) we planted our first 3 Finger Limes along with other native fruit trees and some exotics.We now have 100's of Finger Lime trees- Riberries- along with a small patch of Lemon and Aniseed Myrtle and Rosella Flowers. The planting is ongoing with Davidson Plums both NSW and Queensland varieties added. The garlic and chillies used in our products are also grown on the property.Our home is situated on a small rise with views from the kitchen (where the creating occurs) over the trees to the ocean. We have always made homemade relishes- chutneys and jams- we now employ our daughter Jemah to carry the passion into the future.A decision was made to take the products both traditional and bush foods to the public through various markets and now our online store. We love giving tastings and explaining the benefits of eating native foods and how good they can taste.

Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative's primary goal is to promote Aboriginal Artists whose language groups exist in the NSW state boundaries. We support- promote- educate and protect copyright for our members. Boomalli strives to improve access for Aboriginal Artists from both regional and metropolitan NSW. Boomalli has a current membership base of 50 Artists. Approximately a third are emerging Artists and over half of our membership consists of regional Artists. Our key philosophy is to assist Aboriginal Artists from NSW with a divergent and professional skill set- that can only be derived from first hand experience. The installation- promotion and delivery of artwork to the Co-operative is a fundamental foundation for the success not only of the individual Artists- but allows for a wider net of success for the Co-operative as a whole. Our aims are to enhance and embrace new opportunities for NSW language group Artist members. We work diligently to support our regional Artists specifically to assist in supporting them in the social equity space.

Double Bridge Farm is a not for profit Indigenous organisation located in Port Macquarie on the Mid North Coast of NSW. The organisation facilitates an Indigenous Women's Sewing Group that comes together weekly to make the products we sell at the markets. The Indigenous Women's Sewing Group is supportive of each other and enhances the importance of health and well being within our community. The ladies in our group research items they would like to make and everyone assists in the process of making a product. The large choices of Aboriginal fabrics inspires the group to create and share their creative knowledge to the broader community.

Take your yoga equipment to the next level by shopping with our quick and stunning Indigenous design mats. We support Aboriginal artists in getting their designs out there and seen in day to day life. Jarin Street began by recognising the misuse of Aboriginal art and the industry's failure to protect the artists and Aboriginal designs- as well as a failure to highlight the artists themselves. It was also born out of wanting to create a pathway for all people to connect to Aboriginal artists and story through wellbeing in a way that was respectful and appropriately honours Aboriginal culture. We aim to provide ongoing ethical and sustainable support to the artists who contribute their work on your yoga mats and soon to come - ACTIVE WEAR. We encourage people of all walks of life to support Aboriginal artists and businesses through Jarin Street designs and products.

The Eora NAIDOC Community Group Presents an Online Event 'Always Was- Always Will Be.'Featuring: Welcome to Country- Elders & Community Guest Speakers- Cultural Performances and local Aboriginal singer-songwriters and bands.Tune in for an afternoon of culture- storytelling and celebrating of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture and History.

Closing the festival- this special event features the talents of SIMA's 2020 Artist in Resident Dr Sandy Evans OAM alongside long-time collaborators Satsuki Odamura and Steve Elphick. The inventiveness- musicality- sensitivity and responsiveness of these three musicians will open doors to magical musical places.A trail-blazer for women in contemporary music- internationally renowned composer and saxophonist Sandy has a passion for improvisation and new music. Her work and research in intercultural music- specifically Indian Carnatic music- has led to international recognition.Satsuki Odamura is a master of the koto and shamisen- having pioneered awareness of these ancient Japanese instruments in her performances throughout Australia. She has since collaborated with a wide variety of artists across a range of genres- from jazz- to Western classical- to modern- and Aboriginal music.ARIA winning bassist Steve Elphick has provided the backbone for artists like Roger Frampton and The Engine Room- and jazz musicians like Sandy Evans- Mark Simmonds- James Greening- Carl Dewhurst- and many more- having grown into one of Australia's most in-demand bass players across a range of genres.Sandy Evans (saxophone) Steve Elphick (bass) Satsuki Odamura (koto) Covid-safe measuresVenue staff will check in with you before and post-performance to make sure you are well and provide resources and information on what you should do should you fall ill. Once checked in- please sanitize hands and ensure the contact details of everyone in your group are registered with venue staff. 505 Theatre no longer accept cash payments. The venue will be taking a number of precautionary measures to ensure patron safety- including: Hand sanitiser dispensers- signage and social distancing markers throughout the venue- and regular sanitising of the venue and facilities.

Saretta Fielding is an Aboriginal Artist from the Wonaruah Nation- born in Sydney- Australia. Saretta grew up the eldest of 6 siblings in a large close-knit extended family. Much of her work is influenced by family connection and reflective in style to many traditional sand engravings found throughout Wonaruah country. The highly textured pieces embody the age-old sandstone engraved artworks created by our ancestors and add a unique dimension to the works.In 2015 Saretta officially launched her art business full-time. Saretta Art and Design Pty Ltd is a multifaceted business- providing an extensive range of creative goods and services to a broad client base- including Government- Corporate- multinationals and commercially. Saretta works collaboratively- creating unique visual stories- flowing onto design application. Products include: Decor & fashion ranges. Services include fine arts- commissions- business branding & logos- interior and graphic design- event stylisation- public artwork- art consultancy and working alongside major building companies and architects for cultural artwork and community installations.In 2016 Saretta Art & Design established Malang Indigenous Corporation- a not for profit organisation- committed to seeing the Aboriginal community advance towards economic and social inclusion. Combining both Saretta's love of art and working within her community.

The Unexpected Guest is a 100% First Nations business and we produce Australian Certified Organic Mueslis- Maple Roasted Almonds and Prebiotic Health Bars infused with Lemon Myrtle- Wattle Seed and Bush Honey. Our products are nutritious- health and refined sugar free.