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Dr Charles Perkins AO Annual Memorial Oration and Prize
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In 2001, the University of Sydney, in collaboration with the Koori Centre, launched an annual oration by a leading spokesperson within the field of Indigenous and non-Indigenous race relations. The Dr Charles Perkins AO Memorial Oration was established with the full support of the Perkins family and in acknowledgement of his tireless dedication to human rights and social justice for Indigenous Australians.
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Aminila bit tjan kin-ning wurrkama gu?
Published 2019-10-15minila bit tjan kin-ning wurrkama gu? Are we all working together with a united voice for treaty & truth? The Tyikma (Indigenous) and non-Indigenous cultures are akin to joint arrangements and ought to be reciprocal. Oral ...Open AccessPresentation -
Truth telling
Published 2018-11-07The Hon. Linda Burney reflects on the contribution that Dr Charles Perkins made to the struggle for social justice and Aboriginal rights in Australia, and how these efforts have contributed to current reconciliation ...Open AccessPresentation -
Re-setting the relationship: why we need constitutional change
Published 2017-10-27Pat Anderson reflects on the contribution that Dr Perkins made to the struggle for social justice and Aboriginal rights in Australia, including his part in advocating a ‘Yes’ vote in the 1967 Referendum.Open AccessAudiovisual -
50 years back – 50 years forward
Published 2016-11-04The 2016 Charles Perkins Oration celebrates the 50-year anniversary of Australia’s first Aboriginal graduate, Dr Charles Perkins. Panellist reflects on the change over the past 50 years and explores what the next 50 years ...Open AccessAudiovisual -
Whose voices shape reform: politicians or other people?
Published 2015-12-09Keynote Address - Mr Mick Gooda. Topic: ‘Whose voices shape reform: politicians or other people?’. MC Professor Stephen Garton and Mr Charles 'Chikka' Madden (Welcome to Country).Open AccessAudiovisual