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Sacred fire established and camp secured peacefully
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The Black GST movement celebrated today as the Sacred Fire for peace and justice – the fire brought down from the Aboriginal tent embassy in Canberra – was established in Kind’s Domain in Melbourne today (Sun 12 March). At least 300 Indigenous people and Supporters attended and supported the establishment of the fire and participated in a ceremony of respect for the fire. Thanks were offered to the Bunerong people, the owners of the land, for permission to camp there. A support message from the Yorta Yorta people - who hosted a ceremony yesterday as the fire was brought across Dhungala/the sacred Murray river - was read out.
All Indigenous people and supporters are invited to visit the camp and to stay. From Flinders St station, it’s a quick walk (or very quick tram ride) over Princes Bridge, past the Arts Centre and up into the King’s Domain gardens – just look out for the Aboriginal flags. Camp is at the Lorimer St/St Kilda Rd corner. Please BYO picnic food. If you can donate food or camp infrastructure bring it along too. More info: Maya 0412 134 979 | Other G.S.T events | Black G.S.T website : www.blackgst.com |