Occupy Sydney Anniversary October 13th

Thats Right!!! On Saturday October 13th one of the few remaining 24-7 Occupations which evolved from Occupy Wall St, Occupy Sydney turns one year old!! We're doing it with some of what's become traditional Occupy , for example our Free School sessions, and some new concepts. 

 Our Birthday Bash will kick off with The Winds of Truth March, starting at Customs House (Alfred Street,behind Circular Quay) note: alternative assembly McDonalds Block. where we will address Britains curious and unequal extradition laws -  

Occupy Citizen of the Year 2012

PRECEDED @ 11am by Winds of Change March to #OccupySydney #O13 anniversaryhttp://ow.ly/eexiu (please join) On October 15th 2011 the Occupation Story began in Sydney. ONE YEAR LATER... On October 13 2012 that story continues.... THE WIND OF CHANGE MARCH ... 11AM ASSEMBLING OUTSIDE CUSTOMS HOUSE CIRCULAR QUAY. 12pm Entertainment Begins: Activist Band ~ NOVAKAYN www.facebook.com/Novakayn2 www.facebook.com/Novakayn1 KIDS OF YESTERDAY www.facebook.com/kidsofyesterday TAKADIMI www.facebook.com/Takadimi THE DISADVANTAGED https://www.facebook.com/The.Disadvantaged MUZYY LIVO https://www.facebook.com/themuzyy THE MIDDLE EASTERN SUNRISE with Nicky Open Mic plus many more (please add as friends so we can share together ~ www.facebook.com/Novakayn2 ) When all Marches have arrived a Parade of Placards will leave for NSW Parliament where a Media & Public photo opportunity be created along the fence. The Placards will then be reclaimed and the parade will return to Occupy Mainstage where the placards will be placed around the Stage Area. An Occupy solidarity statement with Australia's Indigenous Peoples will be read. A Message of Traditional Indigenous Recognition will be Performed. A Welcome to The 1st Occupy Sydney Anniversary Festival will be spoken... a site information message will be delivered and ...let the Games Begin :) MAINSTAGE: Reserve Bank Top area: Multiple Musical & Entertainment Acts interspersed with Social Change and Economics speakers , PLUS: appearances by Faces of Occupy past and present. Activist Band Novakayn also Kids of Yesterday and Takidimi will play live (please add as friends so we can share together ~ www.facebook.com/Novakayn2 ) A Children Safe Play area. AFFORDABILITY Forum : ( Lower Reserve Bank Area , Phillips & Martin Pl October 13th 12 noon to 6pm. Lower Area. Free Food (inc.l Barbecue/the Peoples Kitchen) - The Affordability Forum will include: Free Store - PROMOTING THE CONCEPT OF FREESTORES as part of our Repair and Reuse before Recycling Platform. Free Giveaways -FURNITURE Clothes sports gear , camping equipment (to prevent Flea marketers some restrictions may be placed on what is taken. a discussion about homelessness and sustainable affordable living possibilities... FREE COMPUTERS: courtesy of the Occupy Sydney OpEquip Project HOUSING A BASIC HUMAN RIGHT a discussion about alternatives to owning or renting housing Squatting Tent Living (BYO) An Announcement of a Strategy to End Involuntary Homelessness and Provide Affordable Housing for All Citizens and Residents within 15 years. Some long term strategies. Occupation Area : Cnr Elizabeth & Martin Pl (near Channel 7) An Occupy Sydney Art Photographic & Videos Exhibition... ECONOMICS FORUM: The Economics Forum with keynote speaker Prof Steve Keen Affinity Groups Info Zone: Chillout space: A Chill Zone and Zen Zone(Yoga with Vicki Aleta & 3 other teachers) , near the occupation. Needed: What would you like to bring to Occupy Sydney Anniversary??