Treaty would recognise the sovereignty of the First Nations People over their land and enshrine the right of self-determination which was promised to them when Australia ratified the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 40 years ago.
The forum also discussed the relationship between Treaty and the current campaign for constitutional recognition.
Friday, 20 March, 5.30pm at the Redfern Community Centre, Redfern (Sydney)
Speakers:
Rosalie Kunoth-Monks, Arrernte-Alyawarra Elder
Brenda Croft, Gurindji/Malngin/Mudpurra artist
Amala Groom, Wiradjuri woman
Natalie Cromb, Gamileraay woman
Facilitator: Jeff McMullen, Journalist and film-maker
NITV broadcasted a one hour program based on this forum titled 'Opinion Piece - Women Speak Out For Treaty' on Friday, 27 March 2015 at 7.30pm.
For more information about this forum please visit stoptheintervention.org/past-events/20-mar-2015-treaty-forum
