Today is Indigenous Literacy Day
02/09/2009
Today is Indigenous Literacy Day, the major fundraising project of the Indigenous Literacy Project.� The aim is to raise urgently needed funds to address the literacy crisis in remote Indigenous communities. Tonight, Gleebooks will host a fundraiser, featuring readings, music and dance, in celebration of the life of Indigenous writer and activist, Oodgeroo Noonuccal (formerly Kath Walker). There will be readings of Oodgerooâs work by Dr Anita Heiss, Rosie Scott and Debra Adelaide. Copies of the Macquarie PEN Anthology of Aboriginal Literature will be available at a special price. Tickets essential. Call 02 9660 2333 or book online.
Last year the ILP received a $65,000 donation from the silks of 2007.
**2 September 2009 **
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