UPDATE: The time of this event has now changed to 10am – 11am on Sunday 17 March 2024.
Paying homage to the original Tent Embassy the Blak & Bright Yung Tent Embassy, in its 1972 era tent, is a place of refuge for young First Nations people to speak their minds, guided by an Elder in Residence, in this case Uncle Larry Walsh, activist and storyteller.
Young passionate activists from diverse social justice backgrounds present thoughtfully curated ten-minute talks on positive change. With Aretha Brown, Hayley McQuire, Monica Jasmine Karo, Clint Hansen and moderated by Shareena Clanton.
In partnership with State Library Victoria.
ABOUT THE TENT EMBASSY
Commencing on January 26, 1972 Michael Anderson, Billy Craigie, Bertie Williams and Tony Coorey left Redfern and drove to Ngunnawal Country (Canberra), where they planted a beach umbrella opposite Parliament House (now known as Old Parliament House).Their stance was in opposition to the McMahon government’s stance on Indigenous Australian land rights.
Since 1992, it has been situated on the lawn across from Old Parliament House in Canberra, Australia’s capital.
Despite its symbolic importance, the Australian Government does not recognize it as an official embassy.
Today the Aboriginal Tent Embassy stands as a permanent protest occupation site, representing the political rights of Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people. Serving as a focal point for grassroots movements, the Embassy advocates for Indigenous land rights, addresses Aboriginal deaths in custody, supports self-determination, and upholds Indigenous sovereignty.
