Since the Federal Government's historic apology to the stolen generation, Australians have been forced to re-evaluate their relationship with the Indigenous population.

As a result, celebrations for Australia Day will be different in 2009. Australia Day Council chief executive Warren Pearson said last year's apology gave the day a special significance, which was reflected in a dawn service on January 20th, held in Cooktown, far north Queensland.

"We're calling on all Australians to reflect on what we're getting right as a nation and to get to know other cultures in the nation, particularly indigenous culture, because Australia Day can be an important process in the reconciliation movement,'' Mr Pearson said.

He continued, "So from the ancient Australians to the newest Australians we celebrate what's great about Australia and what holds us together as Australians.''

Survival Day Activities and Celebrations 24 -26 January 2009

NSW

Mon 26
Yabun Festival
Victoria Park, Broadway
Festival begins at 10am.
The Yabun Festival (run by Gadigal Information Service Aboriginal Corporation) celebrates Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander cultures, art, craft, music, dance, politics, literature & heritage.

For more information contact;
Kate Aubrey-Poiner
Co-ordinator ANTaR NSW
T: (02) 9555 6138 E: kate@antar.org.au

QLD

Sat 24 Jan
State Library Queensland,
Cultural Centre, Stanley Place
South Bank
1:00 - 5:00pm
Concert, BBQ Talking Circle, spending time together celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' lives, their culture and their deadly achievements.
Contributions of fruit eg watermelons welcomed - drop off at Kuril Dhagun, State Library.

Sun 25 Jan
St Marys Church,
Cnr Peel & Merivale Sts, South Brisbane
5.00pm Treaty Mass

Mon 26 Jan
Rally!
11:00am
Meet at Parliament House, Corner of George and Alice Streets, City
12:00pm
Hear some of the main issues raised on this significant weekend.
March to Jagera, 121 Cordelia St, Musgrave Park. 121 Cordelia St. South Brisbane
Entertainment - Key speakers. bands, food, stalls, networking, hanging-out

Contributions towards the event, including food, marquees, money all very welcome.
For more information on this activity email mpcc@iinet.net.au or phone 07 3846 5700

SA

Mon 26
SURVIVAL DAY at Tandanya

TANDANYA
Kaurna Country
(Cnr Grefell St & East Tce)
12.30 - 7 pm

Come and celebrate the strength and spirit of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
as the Frist Peoples of this land.

Artists and events include;
Kineman Karma / Warren Milera Band / MERRg/Glenn Skuthorpe / Survival / Cyclone Sun
Owen Karpany / Tempest Sumner / Monty Sumner/Kurruru / Comedy / Storytelling / dance
Art & Weaving Workshops / Community Stalls/Nunkuwarrin Yunti mini-clinic.

For further information please call 8224 3200 or
visit www.tandanya.com.au.

Volunteers needed!
ANTaR SA is organising a stall for Survival Day at Tandanya. If you are interested and able to assist us with our stall at some point through the afternoon, please contact Glenn Giles P:08 8227 0170

VIC

Mon 26
3CR 855AM - Survival Day Special
7am - 4pm
From 12 - 4pm they will have live interviews from Canberra, coverage of the Share the Spirit festival in the Treasury Gardens and great music and community information.

Tune into 3CR 855AM or live streaming is available. Visit www.3cr.org.au

Mon 26
Survival Day Picnic - This is an Alcohol and Drug Free Event.
Frankston Foreshore
11am - 3pm

Stepping Stones Indigenous Art Project is presenting a free Survival Day Picnic featuring Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter (on at 11.30am), Allyson Walker & friends and Dickie Bedford & friends. BYO Picnic, Rug/Seat,
Hat, Sunscreen and water.

Limited parking available so public transport is recommended. Come and join us mob in celebrating the survival of Indigenous people and culture!

For more information email: tracey-lea.smith@frankston.vic.gov.au

Mon 26
Survival Day Concert Belgrave
Cameo Outdoor Cinema,
1628 Burwood Highway, Belgrave
12.00pm-5.00pm

The second annual event will involve indigenous artists including Lee "Sonnyboy" Morgan and Band, Healesville Traditional Dance Troupe and Sparkleland, an indigenous children's entertainer.

Indigenous Elders Aunty Dot Peters and Uncle Henry will also speak at the event.
Stalls selling indigenous craft and bushfoods will be present.

The event, which is organised by a group of Belgrave residents, is supported generously by the Shire of Yarra Ranges Community Development Grant, the Belgrave Traders Association, Councillor Samantha Dunn, and the Cameo Cinema.

For more information please call Nat Walker on 0411 404 641 or email: survivalday@gmail.com

Mon 26
Share the Spirit Festival - This is an alcohol free event
Treasury Gardens, Cnr Spring & Wellington Streets,
Melbourne.
1.00pm-7.00pm

Songlines Aboriginal Music Corporation, in partnership with 3KND and the City of Melbourne, presents
Share the Spirit Festival featuring Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter.

There will also be Koori Night Markets Stalls & Kids Entertainment throughout the afternoon.
For further information email: justincob@gmail.com