NAIDOC Week Celebrations 20197-14 July 2019
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NAIDOC Week is a special time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements and is an opportunity to recognise the contributions Indigenous Australians make to our country and society.
This year’s theme is VOICE. TREATY. TRUTH.
The Indigenous voice of this country is over 65,000 plus years old. They are the first words spoken on this continent. Languages that passed down lore, culture and knowledge for over millennia. They are precious to our nation.
It’s that Indigenous voice that include know-how, practices, skills and innovations - found in a wide variety of contexts, such as agricultural, scientific, technical, ecological and medicinal fields, as well as biodiversity-related knowledge. They are words connecting us to country, an understanding of country and of a people who are the oldest continuing culture on the planet.
For generations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have looked for significant and lasting change.
Let's work together for a shared future #NAIDOC2019
NAIDOC SPORTS DAY Tuesday 9 July 10.00am – 3.00pm Seagulls Rugby League Grounds Enjoy sporting activities, traditional Indigenous games, stalls and BBQ lunch for 4 to 14 year olds
NAIDOC Movie Night Tuesday 9 July 5.30pm – 9.00pm Missingham Park Amphitheatre Free Open Air Cinema night for kids to celebrate NAIDOC Week
CABBAGE TREE ISLAND DAY Wednesday 10 July 10.30am – 2.00pm Cabbage Tree Island Free event with special Jarjum activities, Elders games, weaving and other cultural activities and service stalls
BUNJUM CULTURAL FAMILY DAY hursday 11 July 10.00am – 3.00pm Missingham Park Amphitheatre Free event with cultural activities, arts, crafts, music and special guest speakers. Part of the ceremony will include the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) Awards.They will also be running bus tours to local significant cultural sites.
NAIDOC JARJUMS DISCO Thursday 11 July from 5.00pm Masonic Hall Free disco for the jarjums, with some great prizes and a free bus service available. Juniors from 5pm-6.30pm and seniors from 7pm-9pm.
NAIDOC AWARDS & DINNER DANCE riday 12 July from 6.30pm – 10.30pm Cherry Street Bowling Club Awards presentation, buffet dinner and dancing with live band.
ANNUAL NAIDOC ART EXHIBITION Sunday 7 July – Thursday 11 July Lennox Head Community Centre A vibrant exhibition featuring diverse works by Aboriginal artists living and working in the Northern Rivers. The event launch will be held on Sunday 7 July from 11am to 12noon. Exhibition hours are Monday to Wednesday 11am to 4pm and Thursday 9am to 4pm.