Canterbury-Bankstown Kooris Connecting

Aboriginal Women’s Pampering Day When: Thursday 2 May Time: 9.30am-2pm Where: Bankstown Arts Centre, 5 Olympic Parade, Bankstown

​Local Aboriginal women, aged 18 years and over, are invited to enjoy a FREE day of pampering! There will be a focus on health and wellbeing, with lunch included. For more information, or to register, call Anna on 9796 2930 or email [email protected]

National Sorry Day When: Tuesday 29 May Time: 10am-2pm Where: Bankstown Arts Centre, 5 Olympic Parade, Bankstown

Join us for the launch of the Barambah/Cherbourg Exhibition on Tuesday 29 May, 10am-2pm, with morning tea included. The exhibition will be available in Studio One at Bankstown Arts Centre, from Tuesday 29 May to Friday 29 June, as part of Reconciliation Week.

Aboriginal Cultural Workshop When: Thursday 31 May Time: 9.30am-3.30pm Where: Bryan Brown Theatre and Function Centre, 80 Rickard Road, Bankstown

This workshop, for non-profit organisations and workers in Canterbury-Bankstown, aims to increase knowledge of  boriginal cultural and give participants an understanding of how to engage Indigenous people. Refreshments and lunch are provided. For more information, or to register, visit cb.city/naidoc-register BankstownCanterbury

Koori Youth Forum When: Thursday 14 June Time: 9.30am-2.30pm Where: Bankstown Arts Centre, 5 Olympic Parade, Bankstown

Local Aboriginal students in Year 4 and above, are invited to join Indigenous Elders, artists and role models, for a day focused on culture and community. For more information, email [email protected] or [email protected] 

2018 NAIDOC Family Day When: Tuesday 3 July Time: 11.30am-1pm Where: Anzac Park, Anglo Road, Campsie

This FREE event will include a smoking ceremony, traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dances, performances, activities and workshops and a barbeque lunch.

NAIDOC Connections Festival When: Tuesday 17 July Time: Noon-4​pm Where: Paul Keating Park, The Mall, Bankstown

Come along for a FREE day of celebrations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, including music, performances, art workshops and a barbeque lunch. For more information, go to cb.city/naidocweek

2018 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recognition Night

Canterbury-Bankstown will celebrate the invaluable contributions made by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to our community, our families and our City, in September. Local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are encouraged to nominate to recognise women who have supported them in keeping connection to culture strong.

For nomination forms contact Turkan on 9707 9893 or email [email protected] 

Aboriginal Community Gathering When: Sunday 16 September Time: 11am-3pm Where: Wiley Park, 1071 Canterbury Road, Wiley Park​

For more information, or to register, call Anna on 9796 2930 or email [email protected] 

Aboriginal War Memorial Launch When: Sunday 11 November Time: 11am Where: Federation Reserve, Fourth Avenue, Campsie

For more information, call Council’s Diversity Officer on 9789 9472 or email [email protected]

Black Santa  Christmas Party When: Saturday 8 December Time: 10am-2pm Where: Revesby Uniting Church, 219 The River Road, Revesby

Local Aboriginal children up to 12 years, along with their families, are invited to enjoy a day in the lead-up to the festive season! The FREE day will include lots of children’s activities, lunch and, of course, a visit from Indigenous Santa.

For more information, or to register, call Anna on 9796 2930 or [email protected]​​