Written by Gary Johns, launched by Joanna Lindgren

Dear ,

This book will be launched by Joanna Lindgren, former Senator for Queensland and great-niece of the first Aborigine elected to federal parliament, Neville Bonner. Gary Johns, the author, will speak to it.

The launch is at 6:00 for 6:30 pm May 4, 2023 in our offices at Woolloongabba.

Aboriginal politics are now dominated by demands for reconciliation, self-determination, and acknowledgment of culture.

But these concepts – defined and promoted by an urban elite of educated Aboriginal activists – hide the bigger truth that most people of Aboriginal descent today are already integrated into the wider society and are doing well, if belatedly.

More importantly, the Aboriginal industry fails to address the needs of the 20 per cent minority of their population who still live in despair. Those who remain in remote and rural Australia are being asked to build a new Jerusalem on poor lands with ancient cultural hab­its.

This captive minority needs to reach out, literally, but the politics of their leaders keeps them locked where they are.

You can order the book from here. Select pick-up if you want to collect at the function, otherwise we will post it to you.

Tickets are $25 for the general public and $20 for AIP members with discounts for students and includes antipasto, wine and beer. The event will be held on Thursday May 4, at 6:00 for 6:30 pm. Address is Unit 2B, 50 Logan Road, Woolloongabba. Q 4102.

To book click here.


Regards,

GRAHAM YOUNG
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR