Australian Indigenous Peoples Charter of Rights NEW (1) (1)

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Baime Cultural & Spiritual Research PresentsThe Australian Aboriginal Peoples Charter of Rights1. On recognising that the Goori Koori (Aboriginal) people were the original Inhabitants of this Island Continent and certain rights must be restored to them in the case which is right and just in the eyes of God.2. The realisation, civilising and the development of the land, makes it impossible for the restoration of over-all rights.3. That the Mabo legislation is confusing to the ordinary grass-root Aboriginal people leading to litigation of which many are doomed to failure in the courts, as well instead of serving the cause of reconciliation, it is a source of misunderstanding, hatreds and racial tensions.4. In respect of those original inhabitants that have dwelt within the area continually, their right to ownership is undisputed.5. Our people have become of hybrid nature and tribal bondings are almost extinguished, and many Aboriginal people are living amongst the non-Aboriginal communities, yet their rights have to be recognised.6. That is recognising in cases such as this the individual unit has gained in greater importance and must be catered for as such.7. If the Government be genuine in its efforts and drawing attention to the Crown land in many areas, it is suggested that each Aboriginal family of hybrid nature be allotted free of charge regardless of their social status or economy, two and a half acres of Crown land to do with as they please.8. The said two and a half acres or such acreage agreed to, not be allocated to groups of Aboriginal Organisations, but be granted free of any restrictive provisions to the individual family unit.9. Certain portion of monies paid to the Aboriginal Organisations be withheld, and paid out directly to these hybrid Aboriginal family units in the form of a building fund.10. This money is regulated by certain rules so that it will be used to build a dwelling on the allocated land.11. Such land and dwellings are not to be subject to land rates, only charges for utilities and services to the property i.e. water, sewage etc.12. Thus this procedure will ensure a sound economic basis for all Aboriginal families, establishing them as owners of a portion of land.13. Furthermore any Aboriginal or group of Aboriginals with intentions of forming a business enterprise may, on submitting a feasibility report, claim ten acres of Crown Land within certain areas but shall revert back to the Crown.14. To avoid fraudulent claims by members of the non Aboriginal community, those claiming to be of Aboriginal features and are all but extinguished must present confirmation of his or her Aboriginal background, witnessed by two members of proven Aboriginal content. If found that the witnesses are fraudulent, they too will relinquish their rights to claim.15.In relation to mixed marriages or union, where the partner is deceased, the non-Aboriginal or the white Caucasian survivor may take the claim on behalf of his children.16.The elderly married couple whose children have grown up shall be entitled to a lump sum payment for Aboriginal department of funds, to the amount of $20,000 or such as agreed to. 17.These rights as outlined for the hybrid Aboriginal of single status, in such cases as this, these people's rights are reserved until such time as married or in a De-facto relationship. 18.The right to claim shall last for 2 generations (40 years) then shall be deemed; the rights of inheritance shall ensure continuity.19.The right to claim Natural Resources, In particular mineral rights. Through the Native Title process. Put out by: Baime Cultural & Spiritual Research; c/o Nurunderi [email protected] (ABN 44615835484.) Per the;Not for profit Assemblies of Baiame Spiritual Aboriginal Corporation & includes our private research group the Harakate whose teachings are the Ancient Ancestral Beliefs of all people in this world; All Painting prints, literature and sacred books distributed will enable further research to grow the Cultural Heritage of Australia and all people upon the Planet. Budger Nurunderi Davidson Ph: 0478802283 or Boomba Djunebun (Tom Wilmot) Ph: 0423245893.2 Aboriginal Manuscripts tells the eternal stories of our Ancient Spirit Ancestral Beliefs System. 'THE BOOK OF YAHI' 1988, copy-write to Boomba Djunebun. 'THE BOOK OF WISDOM' 1992, copy write to Nurunderi. Both Manuscripts are a copy-write of the 'Assemblies of Baiame. We were privileged to be part of a group known as Tribal Council, or Black power mob. A product of the Brisbane Blacks forming soon after the 1967 Referendum. Our mantras were Land - Justice, Black control of Black Affairs, a restoration of Culture & Spiritual Values. During a meeting in Canberra 1971 TRIBAL COUNCIL gained National & an International followers and the only group since Uncle Fred Maynard in Newcastle 1920 to 1927. Unfortunately it folded in or about 1927 when Uncle Fred died on the docks under suspicious circumstances. Tribal Council disbanded as a National Group after setting up the Tent Embassy in Canberra ACT 1972. Being elected in early 1982 as the National Chairperson of the Black Protest Committee our mandate was to organise protests during the Commonwealth Games beginning on the 30th September. The Assemblies of Baiame planned a Cultural Revival Festival demonstrating culture-and spiritual values on a World Stage to coincide with all other forms of protests. A small office was set up in Roma-Street Brisbane City for this purpose. The BWIU & other unions later assisted our committee to set up office space in their buildings at Petrie Terrace and payed in advance for the venue at Coorparoo Aussie Rules ground many months before the games. We were not given a chance to demonstrate our above actions as Government and Religious tools were at play here. Some black activists received stay quite money to destroy our plans. It became obvious with the press that statements such as this: 'Some Aboriginal leaders were unhappy with the Black Protest Committee's program believing that a pleasant a scene of didgeridoo concerts would make little impact in the struggle for land rights'(Reference image QLD State Library SH 8705). These destructive forces are still with Government and Religions today. Our planned Festival was much more than 'didgeridoo concerts'. We declared a no alcohol day to honour our Ancestors on 30th September, and in the morning, we met the Southern contingent of Aboriginal protesters from WA, SA, NSW meet at Tweed Heads, Myself, Lyle Monroe, Ray Peckhem and the Lord Mayor of the Gold Coast lead the march into QLD down the main street of Coolangatta. On return to Musgrave Park our group, Boomba Djunebun, Ray Peckhem, James Taylor, the Late Uncle Eric Kyle along with a large Group of Traditional People from Mt Isa and North Queensland placed 250 T Shirts on themselves which read, Restore Our Spiritual Dignity back to & on the back was the word Baiame with a painting of him in the sun of the Aboriginal Flag. Later some of those T Shirts were picked up by the international media and the image of Baiame was super imposed on the Aboriginal Flag and going feral around the Globe. On the same afternoon we went in buses to the venue at Coorparoo. I was told by an old clever man some weeks before, that's when I speak at the Venue Ceremony, I was to stand on the hill & the wind would blow from behind taking my voice to the people at the bottom of the hill. His words rang true as I open the Cultural Revival Festival & closed with:Baiames PrayerOh! Great Spirit Father Lord BaiameLook though upon your children with favourGrant us the strength and wisdom that we may overcome injusticesBut as we seek for justice let us also be justLet thy wisdom guide us it the ways of righteousnessThat our steps may be sure as we tread the stairways to eternityIn this life with all its trials and tribulationsHelp us to understand what it is all aboutThat we do not fall into the ways of bitterness'Oh! Great Spirit Father Lord BaiameWatch over us and guard usAnd help us to find, Peace, Love, Freedom and happinessIn you we trust. I am eternally yours NurunderiPut out by: Baime Cultural & Spiritual Research; c/o Nurunderi [email protected] (ABN 44615835484.) Per the;Not for profit Assemblies of Baiame Spiritual Aboriginal Corporation & includes our private research group the Harakate whose teachings are the Ancient Ancestral Beliefs of all people in this world; All Painting prints, literature and sacred books distributed will enable further research to grow the Cultural Heritage of Australia and all people upon the Planet. Budger Nurunderi Davidson Ph: 0478802283 or Boomba Djunebun (Tom Wilmot) Ph: 0423245893.