Thursday, 5 July 2007, 3:39 pm Press Release: Unknown
Nau mai haere mai.
Rally and march in solidarity with the
indigenous peoples of Australia's Northern Territory!
12-2pm Saturday July 14th, rally and march from Midland
Park to Te Aro park
Please show your support by joining
the rally.
We aim to - Send a loud and clear message of
solidarity to the indigenous peoples suffering from Howard's
racist attacks on human rights. - Raise awareness of
issues concerning colonisation and stolen land, racism,
family violence, and how indigenous peoples throughout the
South Pacific face further loss of land to big mining
companies. - And raise some money for communities which
are suffering from Howard's policies.
Also the day before
the solidarity rally, please come and protest Australia's
racism at the Australian embassy.
12:30-1:30 pm Friday
July 13th, demo at Australian Embassy (Hobson St,
Thorndon). Meet at the park over the road from
12:15pm.
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