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24.01.2022 Aunty Jean Carter yarns with Coota Girls about NAIDOC 2020 - Seven Days Seven Stories Yaama! Today Aunty Jean Carter had a yarn with Coota Girls about NAIDOC 2020... Traditional owners of current place of residence: Yuin People A little bit about Aunty Jean: Aunty Jean was taken to Cootamundra Domestic Training Home for Aboriginal Girls in 1943 aged 11 years old, with her sister aged 8 years. Aunty Jean is a remarkable woman strongly engaged in community and advocating for her people, in particular Stolen Generations Survivors. This year community members on Yuin Country also known as Jervis Bay decided to support Jervis Bay School for all NAIDOC celebrations and activities for our future generations Aunty Jean explained. Aunty Jeans involvement in the school spans 50 years of its 100 year existence. Aunty Jean advocates for the children in the school and her community and understands the importance of supporting them through the challenges they face. As part of these activities Aunty Jean took part in an interview today with her great-grandson Max, where she shared stories for NAIDOC, along with many other community members. Aunty Jean is also spending her week connecting with families who are trying to reconnect with mob from the area. This week during NAIDOC Aunty Jean also continues the fight (with the committee) with developers who are planning to demolish and build on a burial site in her local area. The area is not only thought to be an Aboriginal burial ground, but 140-150year old trees are also set to be torn down. Always Was, Always Will Be. recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years.

24.01.2022 Our Coota Aunties are looking forward to our yarning session with Uncle Archie tomorrow. Uncle has some really beautiful youtube videos that he is recording from his kitchen table. This is one of my favourites, take a look.

23.01.2022 Each year on the anniversary of the Apology, our family at GMAR take to Hyde Park to rally for our children facing contemporary child removal. We need your support! Sorry means you don't do it again!

22.01.2022 From Uncle Kutcha - Hey You Mob, What ALong Week It'll Be !! Reconciliation Week That Is,... 27th May - 3rd June 26th May - (Sorry Day) Would Love You To Join Me On Saturday Evening 30th May 6-00pm - 8-00pm Songlines Music Along With Myself Are Live Streaming This Event, Would Love To See You Attend, Thanks, Kutcha

22.01.2022 Aunty Adelaide Wenberg yarns with Coota Girls about NAIDOC 2020 Yaama Aunty Adelaide Can you tell us your tribe/clan name? Bundjalung ... Can you tell us the traditional owners of your current place of residence? Tharawal Can you tell us a bit about yourself? I was born in Grafton in 1938. I was taken away from family at 4.5 years old with two sisters, and taken to Cootamundra Domestic Training Home for Aboriginal Girls. My three younger sisters were taken to Bomaderry Aboriginal Childrens Home. Our three brothers were taken to Kinchela Boys Home. We had no idea that we had three younger sisters until late in life. Sadly, one of them passed as a young child and one of my brothers passed away as a teenager. Nobody will ever truly understand what went on in those homes. Aunty Adelaide has a strong spiritual connection to the land and to her mother. She has been searching for her gravesite all these years. She hears her calling her name when she searches. Always Was, Always Will Be. recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. What does this mean to you as a Stolen Generations Survivor? What are your hopes for First Nations people’s futures? Always Was, Always Will Be means a lot to me, how the land was taken from us by white people. It is still being destroyed. It makes me sad. All the animals we used to take care of, that my mother and ancestors used to hunt only for food, but also protect. The bushfires which could be prevented with proper Aboriginal burning practices the Koalas losing their homes. We need to care for and protect it. The land will always be Aboriginal Land when you walk on it. #cootagirls #NAIDOC2020 #cootagirlsaboriginalcorporation photo source: screenshot Servant or Slave

21.01.2022 Coota Family, please reach out if you are ready to take charge of your money and bills!

20.01.2022 Healing the trauma of Stolen Generations- an interview with Aunty Lorraine Darcy Peeters and Kelleigh Ryan

20.01.2022 A great opportunity to join our team!

19.01.2022 Hi, My name is Paula and I am currently developing a social enterprise with Enactus at Macquarie University. I am conducting a survey to enhance my understanding of attitudes towards Indigenous Australian culture. This survey is for Indigenous people who are living in NSW.... Enactus has already developed two successful social enterprises. These include the Women’s Creative Hub and NYEC. The survey is linked below. If you are up for it of course, I would really appreciate it if you could fill it out! Feel free to share this survey with other Indigenous people! *PLEASE ONLY COMPLETE THIS FORM IF YOU IDENTIFY AS ABORIGINAL OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER Thank you so much for your time. https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfNbn8qWlWeldbo2/viewform

17.01.2022 Yaama Aunty Isabel! Can you tell us the Traditional Owners of your current place of residence? Wiradjuri Aunty Isabel, Wiradjuri Elder and Stolen Generations Survivor was taken to Cootamundra Domestic Training Home for Aboriginal Girls after being stolen on her way home from school, with her sister and brother. ... Once Aunty returned to Country after her time in the Home, she studied at TAFE. Getting an education was important to her, she was deprived of the right to an education while living in the Home. Aunty Isabels’ dedication and leadership has been instrumental in paving the way to a better future for Stolen Generations Survivors and their families. Always Was, Always Will Be. recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. NAIDOC week is important to Aunty Isabel it is always good celebrating NAIDOC she says. This NAIDOC is especially important for Aunty Isabel as she has just been named NSW Senior Australian of the Year 2021. As Aunty Isabel reflects my award came at a good time with it being NAIDOC week, at least we are getting recognised! I am over the moon! We would like to congratulate Aunty Isabel on her award for being such an incredible woman and advocate for First Nations people, particularly Stolen Generations Survivors, their families and communities. #NAIDOC2020 #CootaGirls #COOTAGIRLS #AustralianoftheYearAwards

17.01.2022 Senator Malarndirri McCarthy- My challenge to the Prime Minister is pull together a national cabinet to deal with black deaths in custody and the high rates of incarceration, because we can do it. Our country can be a better part of itself. And let's be the better part of ourselves by making sure we can handle this really well. Sunrise

16.01.2022 We KNOW how to stop our people dying in police and prison cells. The Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody made hundreds of recommendations which h...ave been largely ignored by state, territory and Commonwealth members of parliament. Enough. Share, tag your member of parliament, and add your voice to call our governments to take these 5 simple steps to end Blak deaths in custody. No excuses.

15.01.2022 To celebrate Family History Month this August, AIATSIS Family History Unit are hosting two free online events featuring special guest, Imarnte woman Kath Travis, author of her self-published ‘her-storical biography ‘ Minnie, Mum and Me: The Black Headed Snake. The presentations will cover:... AIATSIS, the Collection and the Aboriginal Biographical Index (ABI) The AIATSIS Family History Unit and their services Family history research process and resources to help you along the way Useful websites for family history research (including some search demonstrations) Guest speaker Kath will share her personal experiences on interpreting archives drawing on her own family history archival journey. The presentations will be held online via zoom on: Wednesday 12 August 2020 at 2pm (AEST) Thursday 13 August 2020 at 7pm (AEST) Registration is free and is available via the AIATSIS website. Login details for the sessions will be emailed to registered attendees closer to the date.

13.01.2022 80 years ago, Violet was stolen and forced into unpaid work. She says the PM is wrong: It was slavery

13.01.2022 Everyone knows that children do best when they are supported, nurtured and loved. But across Australia, children as young as 10 can be arrested by police, charged with an offence, hauled before a court and locked away in a prison. It’s time for the federal, state and territory governments to do what’s right and change the laws to raise the age, so children aged 10 to 13 years are not sent to prison.... Children belong in classrooms and playgrounds, not in handcuffs, courtrooms or prison cells.

12.01.2022 The Healing Foundation - learning from home with Stolen Generations Resource Kits. Easy to follow steps to download the resources and prepare your home or classroom. The kits feature real stories of our Survivors experiences, and are designed to educate our youth on the history of the Stolen Generations. Healing Foundation

10.01.2022 Where Coota Girls Aboriginal Corporation began . . .

10.01.2022 Aunty Lorraine’s reflection on the twenty years conjures up many memories. She has delivered every workshop for 20 years and touched many lives. For many a heal...ing journey could take a lifetime, yet for Aunty Lorraine she says ‘it was fast’. Three years of writing condensed down to a weeklong learning experience for participants.On the 20 year anniversary of the Marumali Program Aunty Lorraine says she is driven to keep supporting others on their journey, and sharing her wisdom and knowledge to build a better support network for our mob, through delivering the training for workers and healing to survivors. In particular she has a deep passion for our young people, their healing, and their futures and she says ‘I believe that if all of our younger generations are strong in who they are, where they are from, and where they are going, we could save many lives and for others being able to guide and provide a sense of fulfilment.’ #reconnectionisthecure #feeltoheal #feeltohealyourself. Follow us - https://instagram.com/marumali__program See more

08.01.2022 Coota Girls acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, sea and waterways that our team are living and working on. To the Gubbi Gubbi, Gadigal and Dhurag people, we thank you for allowing us to walk the songlines of your ancestors. We pay our deepest respects to our Elders, past, present and emerging and to all Stolen Generations Survivors, their families and whole communities, including those who never made it home, and those who are still searching. #NationalReconciliationWeek #InThisTogether2020 #NRW2020 #Reconciliation Reconciliation Australia

08.01.2022 Yaama Coota family! We hope you are all safe and well. Coota Girls Aboriginal Corporation is hosting a series of virtual cultural workshops for our Survivors, in the hope to keep our Aunties connected during these challenging times. We are reaching out to Coota descendants, who are interested in the our workshops, as we may have spaces available. ... There are limited numbers due to priority being for our Survivors and restrictions using an online platform, so unfortunately it is not a guarantee that you will be able to participate, as much as we would love this! But please contact us if there is a particular workshop you are interested in and we will do our best. The number to call to register is (02) 9051 1688. First workshop is today 6th August at 11-12pm with Gamilaroi nutritionist and bushfoods expert Tracy Hardy @wattleseednutrition . We look forward to hearing from you!

06.01.2022 Yaama Coota membership! A freindly reminder that Coota Girls Aboriginal Corporations AGM will take place at 9am this Tuesday, 17 November 2020. Please send in your proxy votes if you are unable to attend or contact us at [email protected] or by phone on (02)90511688 for further details. Maarubaa nginda!

05.01.2022 Celebrate Children’s Day! We are the Elders of tomorrow, hear our voice National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is a time for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities to celebrate the strengths and culture of our children. ... On or around 4 August, all Australians have the opportunity to show their support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, as well as learn about the crucial impact that culture, family and community play in the life of every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child

04.01.2022 Breast Screen NSW’s mobile clinic service schedule . Please go and have your SuSu’s checked Coota family! Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting our mob. See details of the clinics below.

03.01.2022 Yaama Lesley! Can you tell us who your mob are? Barkindji, and Dunghutti / Gamilaroi / Bundjalung Can you tell us the Traditional owners of the land you live on? Dhungutti ... Lesley can you tell us a bit about yourself and your Coota Survivor? " I have been with my Grandmother, Aunty Doreen Webster, most of my life. What I have seen and how she has shared her story is that it is very heartbreaking. When Kevin Rudd was Prime Minister, she didn’t want to go Canberra, we watched it over the TV, and she sat there and cried; he was the first Prime Minister to say sorry to the Stolen Generations. I cry with her. My Grandmother is very passionate about family. I believe family who have Stolen Generations Survivors, they really need to understand and hold family close. But some people don’t understand. Very important to link up with family. My Grandmother, she is on Country now Wilcannia. I went out with her once. She took me where she got taken. She never met her mother her mother passed away when she was stolen. The stories she told me from Country, her running through the bush barefoot in red dust, sitting on the Barker/Darling River on the rocks, she would sit and wait for the fish to come past, catching the fish by hand. It was a healing experience for me to go with her. The family in Wilcannia all love her dearly. Always Was, Always Will Be. Always Was, Always Will Be. recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. What does this mean to you as a Stolen Generations descendant? What are your hopes for First Nations people’s futures? NAIDOC week is important to me, but I get very upset that they don’t do more for Stolen Generations. There are Aunties and Uncles still trying to find their families. My hopes for the future is more healing. Respect our elders no matter what colour. The hurt they been going through for all the years, there is so much Trauma. They need that healing. My hope is that the Government help them get to their families and heal. We do exist, it's running through our veins. #cootagirlsaboriginalcorporation #CootaGirls #cootagirls #NAIDOC2020 #cootasayssorry2020

03.01.2022 International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples 2020 - acknowledging our strength and resilience and highlighting the importance of protecting and preserving our communities especially during COVID-19

02.01.2022 If you are unable to attend one of the rallies around the country tomorrow but you’d still like to help educate others, here is some of the history of 26 January in one article. We will be thinking of mob on such a difficult day tomorrow as we ask again, to #changethedate

01.01.2022 The National Agreement commits governments and the Coalition of Peaks to building strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled sectors and organisations to deliver Closing the Gap services and programs. The first four sector strengthening plans will be developed for early childhood care and development, housing, health, and disability within 12 months. We are pleased that governments are putting in funding to support Priority Reform Two. This funding wil...l help build and strengthen the community-controlled sectors to deliver services and programs to our people. NACCHO has been working on this new National Agreement on Closing the Gap, as a member of the Coalition of Peaks. This agreement belongs to all of us! Donnella Mills NACCHO Chair