City to Celebrate NAIDOC Week 2019

NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July and give people the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

The theme of NAIDOC Week in 2019 is Voice. Treaty. Truth. Let’s work together for a shared future. This theme acknowledges that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have always wanted an enhanced role in decision making in Australia’s democracy.

Mayor Barry Sammels said the City was delighted to be participating in a series of events that focused on bringing the community closer together.

“The City of Rockingham recognises the deep, ongoing connection that Nyoongar people have to this region, and the links of people living here today, with a long line of ancestors,” Mayor Sammels said.

“Rockingham is a wonderful, diverse community and NAIDOC Week represents a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together and learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

“While NAIDOC Week will officially be held from 7 – 14 July, the City will be hosting multiple events throughout June, July and August so residents have the best possible chance to participate in a series of exciting activities.”

City of Rockingham events celebrating NAIDOC Week include:

When: Thursday 4 July 2019 Where: Gary Holland Community Centre Time: 10.30am – 1.30pm Come along and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culture and community. Cultural performances, fun activities and food available.

When: Friday 12 July 2019  Where: Point Peron, Rockingham  Time: 4.30pm – 6pm Suitable for all ages, this guided tour will give an in-depth perspective of Point Peron. Participants will receive a spiritual introduction to the land and sea while enjoying Nyoongar language and traditional dream time stories. Free event. Bookings essential.  

When: Wednesday 10 July – Sunday 28 July 2019 Where: Rockingham Arts Centre Time: 10am – 3pm daily Danjoo - Interwoven celebrates local Aboriginal culture, country, language and visual arts practice in WA. Artworks by 18 Aboriginal artists will be on display. Free event.

When: Thursday 25 July 2019 Where: Mary Davies Library and Community Centre Time: 2pm – 3pm Join Marissa Verma from Bindi Bindi to learn about native herbs and spices and their uses in food and medicine. Free event. Bookings essential.

When: Thursday 1 August 2019 Where: Safety Bay Library Time: 12pm – 2pm Come celebrate the 2019 NAIDOC theme - ‘Voice, Treaty, Truth’ with a special screening of a landmark award winning feature film Jasper Jones. Free event. Refreshments provided.

When: Thursday 1 August 2019 Where: Autumn Centre, Rockingham Time: 5pm – 8pm Join Dale Tilbrook from Maalinup Aboriginal Gallery as she shares a wealth of knowledge about native foods and Aboriginal land management, while cooking an easy and nutritional meal to enjoy. Free event. Bookings essential.

When: Sunday 4 August 2019 Where: Warnbro Community Library Time: 2pm – 5pm Learn the art of contemporary Aboriginal weaving using natural and hand dyed raffia with award winning Aboriginal Artist Lea Taylor. Bookings essential. Cost $5.50 pp. Suitable for 18+.

For more information about these events or to book your place email [email protected] or contact 9528 0333.