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Dispossessed: A Night of Decolonial Storytelling & Poetry

Thursday 1 August 2019
6:30 pm 9:00 pm

Bankstown Arts Centre 5 Olympic Parade Bankstown, NSW, 2200 Australia (map)

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Dispossessed: A Night of Decolonial Storytelling & Poetry

Sydney, NSW

Come witness the healing power of poetry as black and brown voices take to the stage.

Featuring an incredible lineup from different corners of the world, headlined by our international guest, Palestinian-American poet and activist Remi Kanazi. You don't want to miss this!

***Decolonise***

This event is run in solidarity with the global Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement which supports the Palestinian struggle for self-determination and for justice, dignity, and human rights.

All proceeds from the night will go to Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance (WAR) to help do our part in supporting Aboriginal resistance and revival.

***Organise***

Doors open at 6.30pm. Event starts at 7pm sharp.

TICKETS: Payments at the door can be made with cash or card.

free entry for First Nations
$10 - student/unwaged
$20 - solidarity price

Refreshments including Palestinian sweets provided by #KnafehIsLife

This event is supported by BDS Australia, Bankstown Youth Development Service, and Click, Ink (home to Bankstown Poetry Slam).

***Acknowledgment***

We would like to acknowledge this event takes place on the land of the Darug People, whose customs and culture have nurtured this land since time immemorial, and will continue to do so forever more. We pay respects to elders past, present, and future. This land is, was, and always will be Aboriginal land.