NAIDOC

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Seymour prepares for NAIDOC celebration - The North Central Review (The North Central Review)

Children participate in a circus demonstration during NAIDOC Week celebrations in Seymour last year. The Mitchell Shire's Aboriginal community will mark NAIDOC ...

Stand up! “This year’s NAIDOC theme is, ‘Get up! It is the sixth consecutive year the Seymour Local Aboriginal Network will host a NAIDOC event, which won last year’s Mitchell Shire Community Event of the Year award.

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Mid Murray set for cultural celebration to mark NAIDOC Week 2022 (The Murray Valley Standard)

ABORIGINAL and Torres Strait Islander culture will be celebrated in Mannum next week as the Mid Murray community...

The Mid Murray Council is continuing to work towards its commitment to reconciliation and giving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples a stronger voice in local decision-making by developing its first Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan, and by appointing a new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee to advise Council on a range of local matters. "The annual Mannum Family Fun Day is a great way to learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and show solidarity as we unite in the Together As One walk." ABORIGINAL and Torres Strait Islander culture will be celebrated in Mannum next week as the Mid Murray community comes together to mark NAIDOC Week.

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Reflections from Country at NAIDOC exhibition (The National Tribune)

Deep stories from Country will resonate as four First Nations artists combine to present a special exhibition, Show Up! in Anglesea to celebrate.

“These artists and their works can help us do that by enriching our understanding and appreciation of First Nations culture and of depth of connection to Country.” “As a Council we are proud to be celebrating NAIDOC Week alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.” “I just want to make sure that everything that I do would do them proud and be for them, and that everything they have taught us lives on. “We are fortunate to have four such talented artists sharing their beautiful work and all that it represents,” Cr Hodge said. “After I heard that I was really inspired to create something that was really specific to the exhibition and to NAIDOC Week itself,’ she said. “It recognises how far we’ve come and all that our Elders have had to endure and we continue to endure now, as well as how we need to stand together to drive and navigate change.

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Community event kicks off Freo's NAIDOC Week celebrations (City of Fremantle)

A free community event at the Fremantle PCYC tomorrow will kick off the City of Fremantle's NAIDOC week celebrations for 2022.The theme for NAIDOC Week this ...

National NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Stand up! The theme for NAIDOC Week this year is ‘Get up!

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Didgeridoo and face painting part of new NAIDOC Week event in ... (PerthNow)

Didgeridoo playing, cultural art and craft and face painting are on offer at a first-time NAIDOC Week celebration in Cockburn.

Internationally-recognised Aboriginal artist Sharyn Egan will help people create native animal totems at an adult weaving workshop in Spearwood on Thursday, July 7. We hope everyone comes down for a yarn and to enjoy the celebrations,” Ms Kickett said. “The city has held an annual NAIDOC flag-raising event for many years but this is the first time we have held a community event for families and people of all ages.

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Geelong Arts Centre hosts free Cultural Conversations event ... (Forte Magazine)

Brilliant local First Nations artists Kait James, Gerard Black, and Tarryn Love will lead a panel discussion around the NAIDOC 2022 theme, “Get Up! Stand ...

By choosing to listen, talk and walk together, there is much to be gained personally, culturally and creatively.” Running both in-person and online on Saturday, July 9 from the Studio 4 stage of their Ryrie Street venue, the event will be facilitated by Noongar and Tuwharetoa artist and curator Kiri Tawhai who will chat to local First Nations artists, Wadawurrung Woman Kait James, proud Worimi man Gerard Black, and proud Gunditjmara Keerray Woorroong woman and artist from south-west Victoria Tarryn Love on topics around the NAIDOC 2022 theme, “Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!” Brilliant local First Nations artists Kait James, Gerard Black, and Tarryn Love will lead a panel discussion around the NAIDOC 2022 theme, “Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!” this July.

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BADAC celebration day returns - Ballarat Times (Times News Group)

A FULL list of Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative NAIDOC Week events are set to return for the first time since 2019, and the open day at the ...

“This allows them to get back into the community, to let them know that we’re still here, still around, and that we’ve still got their back.” “The theme for NAIDOC this year is Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! So, we’re supporting our community by making sure we’re still being heard and challenging the boundaries of reconciliation. “This year is especially important because we haven’t been able to do this for two years, a lot of our mob have lost a bit of that connection.

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Program released for Mount Isa Naidoc Week (The North West Star)

The Mount Isa Naidoc Week committee has released an action-packed timetable of events starting this Sunday, July 3.

Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth. Then at noon to 2pm Queensland Police will host a kup murri at the police reserve. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. There will be a welcome to country, dancing, guest speakers and a light breakfast.

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Reflections from Country at NAIDOC exhibition (Mirage News)

Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Jenna Oldaker and BJ O'Toole, Worimi man Gerard Black and Wagiman man Nathan Patterson will share their works to help elevate the ...

“These artists and their works can help us do that by enriching our understanding and appreciation of First Nations culture and of depth of connection to Country.” “As a Council we are proud to be celebrating NAIDOC Week alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.” “I just want to make sure that everything that I do would do them proud and be for them, and that everything they have taught us lives on. “We are fortunate to have four such talented artists sharing their beautiful work and all that it represents,” Cr Hodge said. “After I heard that I was really inspired to create something that was really specific to the exhibition and to NAIDOC Week itself,’ she said. “It recognises how far we’ve come and all that our Elders have had to endure and we continue to endure now, as well as how we need to stand together to drive and navigate change.

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There's a First Nations market this Sunday for NAIDOC Week (Beat Magazine)

Clothing The Gaps have also been given creative freedom by to decorate the Arts Centre buildings and will have eight posters across the Hamer Hall and St Kilda ...

Starting Arts Centre Melbourne’s NAIDOC Week celebrations, the NAIDOC Weeek: Sunday Market will run from 10am – 4pm on Sunday July 3, featuring First Nations designers and crafters including Clothing The Gaps, Haus of Dizzy, and The Koori Circle among others. Clothing The Gaps have also been given creative freedom by to decorate the Arts Centre buildings and will have eight posters across the Hamer Hall and St Kilda Road backlits. Arts Centre Melbourne is hosting a First Nations market this Sunday July 3 to kickstart NAIDOC Week.

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Tamworth to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2022 with jam-packed ... (Armidale Express)

Celebrations of culture and tradition will be the centre of attention in Tamworth as the city prepares for...

This is how you can continue to access our trusted content: For the first time ever a NAIDOC Market Day will be held on Saturday on Fitzroy street where the community will have the opportunity to showcase and sell their wares in a market setting. Bookings are essential, contact Cassie Withers on 0498206304 for more information. Everyone is welcome to a procession march on Friday which will commence at 10am at Viaduct Park. The march will continue down Peel Street, down Fitzroy street and then into Bicentennial Park for the opening of the Family Fun Day. In the evening Aboriginal elders are invited to attend a dinner at The Youthie to honour and recognise elders in the community. A flag raising ceremony will be held at the Tamworth Hospital on Monday July 4, the event will be for hospital staff only but is expected to be livestreamed online for the public.

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Kyabram NAIDOC Week window competition (Riverine Herald)

Kyabram District Health Service and the Kyabram Local Aboriginal Network are taking the lead in celebrating NAIDOC Week with a window competition to support ...

Judging will be conducted by community members and businesses will be advised of the time of judging. Every year the event has a theme and this year it is Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! NAIDOC Week has its roots in the 1937 Day of Mourning and has been a week-long event since 1975.

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Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2022 (mnnews.today)

Coming of the Light · Torres Strait Islander Storytelling and Art Workshop · Newcastle NAIDOC Celebration · Wayapa Wuurrk · Shell Work workshop · NAIDOC Week flag- ...

This year on Saturday 9 July at TAFE Park, from 10.30am until 3pm there will be carnival rides, entertainment, an Elders marquee and market stalls. Our Diocese will be hosting a stall at the celebration. It’ll go from 9am until 11am at the Council’s administration building at 126-134 Main Road, Speers Point. There will be a guest preacher – Director of Reconciliation Rev Canon Aunty Di Langham – and refreshments will be served after evensong. In this workshop you will decorate a small box with shell work. Below are a few highlights.

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Kyabram NAIDOC Week window competition (Shepparton News)

Kyabram District Health Service and the Kyabram Local Aboriginal Network are taking the lead in celebrating NAIDOC Week with a window competition to support ...

Judging will be conducted by community members and businesses will be advised of the time of judging. Every year the event has a theme and this year it is Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! NAIDOC Week has its roots in the 1937 Day of Mourning and has been a week-long event since 1975.

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Kick off NAIDOC Week with a free outdoor concert this weekend (Tone Deaf)

The inaugural NAIDOC Up Late has recruited a great lineup of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, including Mo'Ju and Ziggy Ramo.

“I love any opportunity to get out and witness, in person, First Nations excellence!” Tessa adds. Being able to share my stories in real time with a group of individuals is a privilege I’ll never take for granted.” “I’m taking part in NAIDOC Up Late to share my perspective and understanding, and I’m looking forward to hopefully connecting to the humans in front of me,” Ziggy says.

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