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September 25th, 2008

Aboriginal Tours at the Gardens

Most people come to the Royal Botanic Gardens to admire the immaculately-kept blooms. Nowadays it’s hard to imagine the way things were when white settlers first arrived. But Cadi Jam Ora helps you do just that.
As it happens, this part of the Royal Botanic Gardens is where European settlers and the native Cadigal people had […]

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July 2nd, 2008

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 […]

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February 21st, 2008

Cruising and Aboriginal Culture

With all the tall buildings and traffic, it’s easy to forget that Sydney is an area steeped in Aboriginal heritage. But it’s something we’ve all been thinking about since Kevin Rudd apologised to the stolen generation last week. If you’d like to learn more about our city’s indigenous roots, a cruise with the Tribal Warrior […]

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February 10th, 2008

See Government Say Sorry

It’s been a long time coming, and it’s taken a new prime minister to get us there, but the federal government will finally say sorry to members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stolen generations this Wednesday.
There are two opportunities for Sydneysiders to watch this historic event. A large screen in Martin Place will […]

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January 22nd, 2008

Kick Off Australia Day with the Morning Ceremony

Start your Australia Day bright and early with the Woggan ma gule Morning Ceremony.
This spiritual ceremony will take place in the Royal Botanic Gardens, the sacred site of the Gadigal people. The event honours the past and celebrates our nation’s future.
Through song and dance, the Gadigal community will awake, cleanse, and honour the spirits of […]

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January 21st, 2008

Yabun Celebrates Indigenous Australia

Yabun is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage. The word “Yabun” means “song with a beat” in the Eora language. This annual event is held every year on Australia Day.
The event showcases all aspects of indigenous culture, including music, dance, food, language, politics, literature, and arts and crafts. The event […]

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