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Inaugaration of the first Black President of the US: 01 of 4: President Barak Obama
President Obama's Inaguration. Obama became the 44th president of the United States of America
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| Inaugaration of the first Black President of the US: 02 of 4: A new chapter for America and the world More on President Obama's Inaugaration and speech; In his speech he spoke to Americans of the challenges that they are going to face; This is the start of a new chapter for America and the world; Obama sets out with determination in solving world problems.
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Inaugaration of the first Black President of the US: 03 of 4: President Barak Obama has a lot of challenges in front of him
President Obama has a lot of challenges in front of him considering the global financial crisis: 38 banks have gone broke around the world; The 'credit crunch' started in the US and has spread around the world; 20 million homes have been lost in the US as a result.
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Inaugaration of the first Black President of the US: 04 of 4 President Barak Obama's speech
President Obama's speech; Billions of dollars in loans in 2008 contributed to world financial Crisis
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Australian Crime Commission: Part 01 of 2: Intervention will go for another 3 years
The Federal Intervention will end in 2012; The Federal Government has extended the Crime Commissions funding until 2012; in many ways it's the opposite of the recommendations made by the Commonwealth's own review last year; Leaders think that they are speaking on behalf of the people - which they are NOT.
They responded more to those few voices that were very strong in the media rather
than to the voices of the people up here in the communities that are saying
it's not working for us, it's not what we want. |
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Australian Crime Commission: Part 02 of 2: Where are the Outcomes of ACC?
Where are the outcomes of the ACC?? Perhaps there are none; Napaki think that yolngu do not report crimes committed. That’s incorrect, yolngu do report crimes |
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Traditional Marriage and NT Law: Part 01 of 13
History about Traditional marriages; Yolngu confused why balanda teenagers can just have sex freely under the age of 16 and with Yolngu they get into trouble if they do, even when they are married traditionally.
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Traditional Marriage and NT Law: Part 02 of 13: Napaki History
Continued discussion of traditional marriage; In mainstream law the 'age of consent' has changed gradually from 12yrs, to 14 and then16 in the 19th century as people’s values changed. When an older yolngu looses their husband or wife it is okay for them to marry their traditional wife or husband.
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Traditional Marriage and NT Law: Part 03 of 13: Exploitation of minors
Discussion about the exploitation of minors; Industrial revolution started in England where children worked long hours, often treated badly by the supervisors, for little to no pay. They worked in horrible conditions.
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Traditional Marriage and NT Law: 04 of 13: William Wilberforce the man who stopped slavery in England
An historical account of William Wilberforce and how he stopped slavery in England, challenging all the powerful men in the slave trade; He campaigned for the complete abolition of slavery and continued to do so long after his resignation from parliament in 1826.
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Traditional Marriage and NT Law: Part 05 of 13: Criminal code
Introduction to the NT Criminal Code; The NT Criminal code for yolngu girls is 16 yrs of age; Criminal code introduced in 1983 stated that if young Yolngu were under 16 and living as husband or wife according to tribal custom, that was okay; In 2004 the NT Criminal Code changed. |
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Traditional Marriage and NT Law: Part 06 of 13: Aboriginal Customary Law
Aboriginal customary enquiry; The traditional marriage defence to child sexual assault offence will be removed from the Criminal code. The government said that there will be consultations in Aboriginal communities in regards to the changes on the NT Criminal code but nothing happened. |
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Traditional Marriage and NT Law 07 of 13 Mandatory reporting
New Mandatory reporting laws of 2009; The traditional marriage defence to child sexual assault offences will be removed from the criminal code as part of the governments reform of sexual offences against children. |
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Traditional Marriage and NT Law: Part 08 of 13: Law
Even if young Yolngu are living as husband and wife according to tribal custom, it is the law that parents, adults and all members of the community must report any sexual activity involving someone under 16yrs of age. |
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Traditional Marriage and NT Law: Part 09 of 13: Intervention
The history of the Anderson and Wild 'little children are sacred' report and the Intervention |
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Traditional Marriage and NT Law: Part 10 of 13: Act
This law means that you have to report any under age sexual activity; The Act is requiring people to report instances where they believe the child is a victim of sexual abuse. This new Mandatory reporting law was introduced on the 8th Dec 2008; The maximum fine is $22,000.
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Traditional Marriage and NT Law: Part 11 of 13: Law
The Manditory Reporting Act applies to every adult; The Government wants to STOP Sexual Exploitation of minors and it is considered that anyone under the age of 16 is too young to give their consent.
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Traditional Marriage and NT Law: Part 12 of 13: Reporting Abuse
The same Madantory reporting law applies to family Violence on what's called Domestic Violence Act. Another Act that mandatory reporting applies to is the 'care and protection for Children Act'. Similiar fines apply for not reporting. Even if the violence has already occurred you should still report it. |
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Traditional Marriage and NT Law: Part 13 of 13: Obligation to report
The reporting applies to all situations of domestic and family relationships. There is an obligation to report if a perpetrator has any sort of relationship with a victim, and it is thought that the perpetrator is likely to cause serious physical harm. It does not mean just a husband and wife relationship, but any connection as family. |
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East Arnhem Shire: Part 01 of 25: Introduction Q1 - Q69
The 25 East Arnhem Shire programs was produced in 2008.
Introduction to all the 69 questions and answers provided by the East Arnhem Shire Council CEO Ian Bondil13:38 |
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East Arnhem Shire: Part 02 of 25: Meaning of Shire
Historical perspective of a 'shire': The word shire originated in England; Discussion about the meaning of 'shire' in the current context.14:06 |
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East Arnhem Shire: Part 03 of 25: Attempted Consultation
Consultation attempted by the shire in the communities was unsuccessful.That's the reason why the East Arnhem Shire CEO decided to work with yolngu radio, to try and get the message out about what the shire means to yolngu people. 21:51 |
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East Arnhem Shire: Part 04 of 25: Meaning of Wards
Inside the shire there are Wards. On this program the History and meaning of the word Ward is discussed.10.01 |
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East Arnhem Shire: Part 05 of 25: Who is controlling our lives.
Yolngu think that the shire will control there lives. Yolngu have to understand that the shire is just the service provider, not a controlling body 20:13 |
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East Arnhem Shire: Part 06 of 25: History of Shires in England
History of Shires in England. How Shire was introduced by the English.12:33 |
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East Arnhem Shire: Part 07 of 25: Inside Shires we have Wards.
There are three representatives to keep an eye on the different areas (Wards). Their role is in keeping it safe, defending,staying on guard etc.10:45 |
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East Arnhem Shire: Part 08 of 25: Meaning of the word Council.
Council - Together with a group of people meeting together. Assemble 9:24 |
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East Arnhem Shire: Part 09 of 25: Election for Council 25th of October 2008.
Anyone can stand for election, Yolngu and even balanda are not very happy about it. There will be 4 wards, 8 members from each council. The Shire Managers have been picked with no consultation. 16:52 |
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East Arnhem Shire: Part 10 of 25: How people can stand to be Elected.
People will be required to put forward nominations for a Councillor position. The communities will given opportunity to vote for the person they would like to represent them on the Council. 15:08
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East Arnhem Shire: Part 11 of 25: Voting.
Discussion of who can vote. 15:12 |
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East Arnhem Shire: Part 12 of 25: Year leases on communities
Communities are leased on a monthly basis. This is a Federal government lease, therefore the questions should be asked through the General Business Manager (GBM).18:07 |
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East Arnhem Shire: Part 13 of 25: Shire Collecting Rent
The Shire will be collecting rent. The Shire will charge rates on any businesses.17:29 |
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East Arnhem Shire: Part 14 of 25: What do Yolngu think about Shire taking over
People are still confused. If anyone has any questions about shire, they should see their Community Shire Service Manager (SSM). All communities will have an SSM present. 14:44 |
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East Arnhem Shire: Part 15 of 25
The election is in October; Discussion of Population, Council meetings and Association. 15:27 |
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East Arnhem Shire: Part 16 of 25
Further discussion about Wards, Voting and boundaries15:27 |
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East Arnhem Shire: Part 17 of 25: Local Government
Many people are still confused as to what is going on. Many questions need answering. For example How does Authority flow under the local government? 12:25 |
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East Arnhem Shire: Part 18 of 25: Association
Discussing and defining the word 'Association' 9:27 |
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East Arnhem Shire: Part 19 of 25
More discussion on Association 13:50 |
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East Arnhem Shire: Part 20 of 25: Federal Government
Explanation of the Federal governments role within the shire.14:01 |
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East Arnhem Shire: Part 21 of 25: Services in Homelands
Discussion of services in homelands.12:42 |
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East Arnhem Shire: Part 22 of 25: Citizens of Shire areas
Discussion of how people living in the shire areas will benefit 14:38 |
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East Arnhem Shire: Part 23 of 25: Services outside the town areas
Some services will be provided outside the town areas 2:45 |
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East Arnhem Shire: Part 24 of 25
More information on the roles of shire. 18:12 |
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East Arnhem Shire: Part 25 of 25
Further information on the Shire 17:29 |
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Why is the Government Attacking Bilingual Education? Part 01 of 14
The Government will give Bilingual Schools one year to Implement the new 4 hour teaching in English Package. 17:33 |
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Why is the Government Attacking Bilingual Education? Part 02 of 14
Explaining the Minister for Education's words from 'The Australian' newspaper.
Discussing what the best method for a Yolngu child to learn English is; Children must learn their 1st language first; Djiniyini Gondarra explaining that many Yolngu are now seeing English as a magic language and they are marrkamirr (English without understanding much of the English they are using). 17:11 |
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Why is the Government Attacking Bilingual Education? Part 03 of 14
Continuation of discussion on Bilingual education 12:01 |
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Why is the Government Attacking Bilingual Education? Part 04 of 14
Talking about policy of teaching 4 hours in English. Proposing how to learn English quickly and get the department to start educating properly 14:01 |
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Why is the Government Attacking Bilingual Education? Part 05 of 14
Discussing how foreign countries like Japan and China use their own language to teach English. 11:45 |
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Why is the Government Attacking Bilingual Education? Part 06 of 14
Djiniyini Gondarra talking about his own confusion about English. He uses a metaphor that he used to fail because he used English spears .But at that point he didn’t know how to use it effectively - it was when he went back to Yolngu Matha that he became confident. 11:31 |
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Why is the Government Attacking Bilingual Education? Part 07 of 14
Discovery Education 12:49 |
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Why is the Government Attacking Bilingual Education? Part 08 of 14
Learning English 11:29 |
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Why is the Government Attacking Bilingual Education? Part 09 of 14
Teach kids first in their 1st language 14:47 |
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Why is the Government Attacking Bilingual Education? Part 10 of 14
Teachers need to be trained to teach the 2nd language as a foreign language
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Why is the Government Attacking Bilingual Education? Part 11 of 14
It is very hard to get active learning when the teachers do not know Yolngu Matha.
Kids aren't like blackboards that you just write on, just as you cant use a sledge hammer to hit their head. Djiniyini Gondarra talks about how some past teachers had kids pick up shells to learn about maths, this way kids were involved and Interested and therefore they step up to make their own responses. 12:16
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Why is the Government Attacking Bilingual Education? Part 12 of 14
Children learn more when they are actively involved in discovering
for themselves what they are learning rather than being passive learners. Dicovery Education that ARDS uses as their methodology is 'Active learning'. 10:45 |
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Why is the Government Attacking Bilingual Education? Part 13 of 14
Students learn better when their language and culture is valued and seen as an asset in their classroom rather than a problem to overcome. Teachers that come to community don’t usually learn Yolngu Matha, so how can they value and appreciate Yolngu Culture? Although many may want to learn Yolngu Matha , culture,law etc the education department does not value or support this.
The rich culture of Yolngu is hidden and NOT VALUED by DET.11:37 |
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Why is the Government Attacking Bilingual Education? Part 14 of 14
The most important feature of success by ethnic minority students is the introduction of their language as a means of instruction from the beginning of primary school for as long as possible; Napaki succeed in Education because they are using their mother tongue; Not many tools are available to assist Yolngu to understand English; There are not enough teachers who know Yolngu Matha, therefore we need to encourage the education department to Invest in this style of Education. 11:47 |
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Bilingual Education Consultation: Part 01 of 5
Elders from Yirrkala discussing Billigual Education and the benefits it has to young students. 9:57 |
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Bilingual Education Consultation: Part 02 of 5
Part 2 of the discussion with elders from Yirrkala 10:04 |
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Bilingual Education Consultation: Part 03 of 5
Part 3 of the discussion with elders from Yirrkala 9:31 |
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Bilingual Education Consultation: Part 04 of 5
Part 4 of the discussion with elders from Yirrkala 9:27 |
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Bilingual Education Consultation: Part 05 of 5
Part 5 of the discussion with elders from Yirrkala 13:50 |
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Democracy: Part 1 of 6: What is Democracy ?
Provides an explanation of the meaning of the word Democracy 14:01 |
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Democracy: Part 2 of 6: Discussing Democracy
Discussing Yolŋu conceptions of Democracy 12:42 |
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Democracy: Part 3 of 6: What is meant by a Free Country ?
Discussing what it means to live in a 'free country' 14:38 |
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Democracy: Part 4 of 6: The role of business managers on community
Discussing how business managers act in relation to democracy 2:45 |
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Democracy: Part 5 of 6: How does the PM become the PM ?
Discussing the electoral process to become Prime Minister 18:12 |
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Democracy: Part 6 of 6: Freedom of Speech
Discussing the right to freedom of speech in a democratic country 17:29 |
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What are Indigenous Co-ordination Centres? Part One
Gives an explanation of the role and functions of indigenous co-ordination centres |
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What are Indigenous Co-ordination Centres? Part Two
Continued discussion on the role and functions of indigenous co-ordination centres |
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Indigenous Co-ordination Centres : Implementing policy
Describes how ICC's implement Government policy |
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Australian Government and NT government agreement: Part One
Discussing the overarching agreement between the Australian Government and the NT Government |
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Australian Government and NT government agreement: Part Two
Further d iscussion on the overarching agreement between the Australian Government and the NT Government |
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Shared Responsibility Agreements
Discussing Shared Responsiblilty Agreements and how they work |
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