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Reconciliation week 2012
May 30^th, 2012 at 3:28pm

Yes folks, it's that time of year again! Let us celebrate reconciliation day together!

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National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is celebrated across Australia each year between 27 May and 3 June. The dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey—the anniversaries of the successful 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo decision.

The week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements and to explore how each of us can join the national reconciliation effort.

Sounds wonderful. There's lots to see and do, fun for all the family:

http://www.reconciliation.org.au/nrw2012/national-reconciliation-week-2012/what-...

There does seem to be a section missing though - the section that details the events and efforts that would help aborigines to understand whiteys culture. Surely it can't succeed if only one party is making an effort?

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Dirty Paki Khunt Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 103157	Re: Reconciliation week 2012 Reply #1 - May 30^th, 2012 at 4:12pm That's right! The boongs should give us the land, dress in breeches, learn English and God's salvation, and stop spearing our sheep. Give up their white-looking children too. And be good about it. Sorry, I know. Ancient history. It was more than 30 years ago. And the bastards still won't let up on it.
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JC Denton Gold Member Offline Posts: 5520 Gender:	Re: Reconciliation week 2012 Reply #2 - May 30^th, 2012 at 4:16pm we all bleed red
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... Gold Member Offline Posts: 23673 WA Gender:	Re: Reconciliation week 2012 Reply #3 - May 30^th, 2012 at 4:21pm It doesn't take much effort - for instance I never knew that hip hop was a part of traditional aboriginal culture until I went onto the reconciliation week website.
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Dirty Paki Khunt Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 103157	Re: Reconciliation week 2012 Reply #4 - May 30^th, 2012 at 4:24pm Exactly. Rap is white music.
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JC Denton Gold Member Offline Posts: 5520 Gender:	Re: Reconciliation week 2012 Reply #5 - May 30^th, 2012 at 4:24pm been here 40,000 years invented a beat box
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Reply #6 - May 30^th, 2012 at 4:25pm

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What is the theme for 2012?
The theme for this year is Let’s Talk Recognition—with a focus on how Australians can better recognise each other, and recognise the contributions, cultures and histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. But how you interpret the theme is entirely up to you. It could be as simple as:

•Hosting a BBQ and cooking with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander spices
•Playing Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander music in your workplace or classroom
•Starting a recognition wall (link this to the praise people action item)
•Purchasing an artwork for your office, school or university.
We all know the importance of recognition and how good it makes us feel. National Reconciliation Week is the perfect opportunity to recognise all Australians, and the unique place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within this country.

Those suggestions are marvellous, but I don't see how they will help aborigines learn about whiteys culture.

I am keen to do my bit for reconciliation though - anyone know where I can get any "aboriginal spices" I could use on my gas BBQ?

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bobbythefap1 Gold Member Offline Posts: 7026 Listen now to the rain	Re: Reconciliation week 2012 Reply #7 - May 30^th, 2012 at 4:33pm Dirty Paki Khunt wrote on May 30^th, 2012 at 4:24pm: Exactly. Rap is white music. No its not?
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Re: Reconciliation week 2012
Reply #8 - May 30^th, 2012 at 4:35pm

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What is the theme for 2012?
The theme for this year is Let’s Talk Recognition—with a focus on how Australians can better recognise each other, and recognise the contributions, cultures and histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. But how you interpret the theme is entirely up to you. It could be as simple as:

•Hosting a BBQ and cooking with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander spices
•Playing Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander music in your workplace or classroom
•Starting a recognition wall (link this to the praise people action item)
•Purchasing an artwork for your office, school or university.
We all know the importance of recognition and how good it makes us feel. National Reconciliation Week is the perfect opportunity to recognise all Australians, and the unique place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within this country.

Those suggestions are marvellous, but I don't see how they will help aborigines learn about whiteys culture.

I am keen to do my bit for reconciliation though - anyone know where I can get any "aboriginal spices" I could use on my gas BBQ?

You don't want spices of any kind, you're scared of them.

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Reply #9 - May 30^th, 2012 at 4:39pm

Oh. OK thanks for the invaluable input Pansi. It sure is a shock to find this out, but I thank you for being honest with me. It's never easy learning you are afraid of condiments of any sort, but admitting you have a problem is the first step in overcoming this debilitating condition.

What are you doing to celebrate reconciliation week Pansi? Wanna come to my BBQ?

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Reply #10 - May 30^th, 2012 at 4:41pm

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What is the theme for 2012?
The theme for this year is Let’s Talk Recognition—with a focus on how Australians can better recognise each other, and recognise the contributions, cultures and histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. But how you interpret the theme is entirely up to you. It could be as simple as:

•Hosting a BBQ and cooking with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander spices
•Playing Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander music in your workplace or classroom
•Starting a recognition wall (link this to the praise people action item)
•Purchasing an artwork for your office, school or university.
We all know the importance of recognition and how good it makes us feel. National Reconciliation Week is the perfect opportunity to recognise all Australians, and the unique place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within this country.

Those suggestions are marvellous, but I don't see how they will help aborigines learn about whiteys culture.

I am keen to do my bit for reconciliation though - anyone know where I can get any "aboriginal spices" I could use on my gas BBQ?

I don't see cannibalism on the list Honky.

Would you be interested in hosting a workshop on not eating white people? This would make a marvellous addition to the program.

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Reply #11 - May 30^th, 2012 at 4:45pm

Dirty Paki Khunt wrote on May 30^th, 2012 at 4:41pm:

... wrote on May 30^th, 2012 at 4:25pm:

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What is the theme for 2012?
The theme for this year is Let’s Talk Recognition—with a focus on how Australians can better recognise each other, and recognise the contributions, cultures and histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. But how you interpret the theme is entirely up to you. It could be as simple as:

•Hosting a BBQ and cooking with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander spices
•Playing Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander music in your workplace or classroom
•Starting a recognition wall (link this to the praise people action item)
•Purchasing an artwork for your office, school or university.
We all know the importance of recognition and how good it makes us feel. National Reconciliation Week is the perfect opportunity to recognise all Australians, and the unique place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within this country.

Those suggestions are marvellous, but I don't see how they will help aborigines learn about whiteys culture.

I am keen to do my bit for reconciliation though - anyone know where I can get any "aboriginal spices" I could use on my gas BBQ?

I don't see cannibalism on the list Honky.

Would you be interested in hosting a workshop on not eating white people? This would make a marvellous addition to the program.

Thank you for your excellent suggestion.

I was thinking of running a workshop named "train station etiquette". Everyone knows it's not that aborigines are criminally inclined, it's just that they don't know white people don't like being assaulted for cigarettes or loose change at train and bus stations. By building awareness of this cultural difference, we can break down the walls that divide us.

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Reply #12 - May 30^th, 2012 at 4:49pm

... wrote on May 30^th, 2012 at 3:28pm:

Yes folks, it's that time of year again! Let us celebrate reconciliation day together!

Oh HOORAY

WE can all get drunk, rape our Kids, bash our women, drain our petrol tanks to sniff & burn our homes.

We will then be compensated of course because we are all indigenous on that day & these things are just not our fault.

WE are acting out our pain Sad

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Dirty Paki Khunt Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 103157	Re: Reconciliation week 2012 Reply #13 - May 30^th, 2012 at 4:51pm How about a women's empowerment forum? You could give a presentation on encouraging one's rapist to practice safe sex. I do think personal responsibility is a vital indigenous issue, don't you?
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bobbythefap1 Gold Member Offline Posts: 7026 Listen now to the rain	Re: Reconciliation week 2012 Reply #14 - May 30^th, 2012 at 4:52pm Dirty Paki Khunt wrote on May 30^th, 2012 at 4:51pm: How about a women's empowerment forum? You could give a presentation on encouraging one's rapist to practice safe sex. I do think personal responsibility is a vital indigenous issue, don't you? Is there a safe way to rape an entire culture?
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