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Arts
http://www.closepinegap.com/arts
We invite artists in all modalities (e.g.: song, dance, music, poetry, video, sculpture, crafts…) to engage in a cultural exchange with the Arrernte. You may wish to propose a workshop, a project or a performance. If you have an interest in one of the traditional Arrernte arts, then we will attempt to facilitate contact for you. Those with experience in production of large scale evnts in landscape are most welcome. Art brings unity. Come make use of your art in this time of healing. And adapts the best o...
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Education
http://www.closepinegap.com/education
The Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) have called their annual peace and anti-war gathering for 30th September-1st October 2016 in Alice Springs to expose the truth about Pine Gap and U.S. military activities in Australia. Http:/ www.ipan.org.au/#/2016events. We understand that this will require awareness of the many complexities of decolonization and the adaptation of cultural ways to the demands of our current situation. Likely Areas of Action. Return of the children. The custodians wil...
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SIPC goes to Pine Gap | Bring all the troops home. End the U.S. Alliance
http://swanislandpeace.org/convergence-2013
SIPC goes to Pine Gap. Swan Island Peace Convergence 2015. Bring all the troops home. End the U.S. Alliance. SIPC goes to Pine Gap. DATES : 26th September – 2nd October 2016 (Alice Springs). For 6 years, peace activists have gathered at the Swan Island Military Base in Queenscliff Victoria, to nonviolently resist the SAS’s involvement in dirty wars and build a community of peace and resistance. Nonviolence and Civil Disobedience Workshops. Want to HEAR the story of the Peace Convergence thus far? Why the...
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Permaculture
http://www.closepinegap.com/permaculture
We are inviting permaculturists and others committed to a sustainable future to assist the Arrernte in adapting traditional land use to modern needs and technologies so as to establish an independent and sustainable way of life on Arrernte country. We are excited to say that the Arrernte are now committed to creating a permaculture on their land which will make use the best of old and new ways of land management to bring the people into harmony with the land in a sustainable system. Healthy eating initia...
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Healing
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We are inviting wisdom keepers, holistic therapists, tribal and traditional healers and space holders to assist us in the healing space at the gathering. The Arrernte Nungkari are experienced healers who know the ways of their land well, and we invite you to come and learn with them. There will be storytelling, smoking ceremonies, sharing of modalities and much that will unfold as our relationships deepen and two way learning emerges. Expression of interest. All are welcome to express your interest r...
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