Indigenous Celebrations for NAIDOC Week
It’s almost time for NAIDOC Week, a celebration of the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
Why NAIDOC? The acronym originally stood for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee, a group who originally organized activities during the week. Now NAIDOC has become the name of the week itself.
The week, which this year runs from July 6 to 13, is a chance for all Australians to come together and celebrate indigenous culture. There’s plenty to do around Sydney including the following activities!
NAIDOC Launch
What: Outdoor barbeque, indigenous short film screenings, basketball games, kids activities, aboriginal performers and live entertainment
When: 6 July at 2 pm to 6 pm
Where: Peter Forsythe Auditorium, Corner of Franklin, Glebe Point Road, and Grose Streets, Glebe
March and Flag Raising Ceremony
What: March, flag raising ceremony, and barbeque
When: 7 July from 10 am
Where: March from Redfern Park to Pemulway Park, barbeque at Redfern Community Centre, 29 Hugo Street, Redfern
Storytime with Adam Hill
What: Storytime and craft for primary school children
When: 8 July at 10 am to 11 am
Where: Waterloo Library, 770 Elizabeth Street, Waterloo
Bookings: (02) 9288 5688
Aboriginal Art Lecture with Adam Hill
What: Local artist and storyteller Adam Hill explores the meaning and symbolism of Aboriginal art
When: 10 July at 6:30 pm
Where: Glebe Library, 186 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
Bookings: (02) 9298 3060
Family, Sports, and Market Day
What: Festival showcasing Aboriginal performers, artists, barbeque, sporting personality, and markets
When: 11 July at 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Alexandria Park, Buckland Street, Alexandria
Woolloomooloo Family Day
What: Entertainment and activities including boomerang painting, a didgeridoo and artefacts workshop, live music, kids’ activities, barbeque, and more
When: 12 July at 10 am to 3 pm
Where: Forbes Street Reserve, between Nicholson and Best Streets
Image source: Vapours @ Flickr
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