Get ready for a week of celebration! NAIDOC Week has arrived, running from 2nd to 9th July, providing a wonderful opportunity to recognise and appreciate the rich histories, diverse cultures, and remarkable achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
This year's theme, 'For Our Elders', celebrates the crucial role of Elders as cultural knowledge holders, storytellers, trailblazers, nurturers, advocates, teachers, survivors, leaders, and hard workers in their communities.
Throughout Victoria, a multitude of exciting community events await, encompassing music, theatre, art, and important issues. These events serve as a powerful way to preserve and empower language, culture, and identity. If you're eager to get involved and learn more, we recommend checking out the events page on Deadly Western Connections, visiting the official NAIDOC Week website or subscribing to the Torch newsletter, the Koori Mail, or the Arts Centre Melbourne. To help you get started, we've curated a selection of inspiring choices:
- Future Women NAIDOC Week Breakfast Panel: Join the engaging panel discussion on Wednesday 5th July, from 7:00 am to 9:00 am at The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne.
- Exhibition: Fitzroy through the decades from the collection of Uncle John Brown. The exhibition runs from 29th June to 10th September at Fitzroy Library.
- NAIDOC Week Tree Planting: Participate in a free tree planting event to offset the carbon footprint of Our Survival Day (26th January 2023) on Sunday 2nd July, from 9:15 am to 1:15 pm in Main Ridge.
- Yalinguth Live: Take part in a walking tour of Fitzroy, visiting sites of significance to the Aboriginal Rights Movement on Saturday 8th July, from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
- NAIDOC Week Lanyards: Explore the Yarn Collection - Yarn Marketplace and discover NAIDOC Week lanyards.
Join us in celebrating NAIDOC Week 2023 as we embrace the opportunity to learn, engage, and connect with the vibrant First Nations communities that enrich our society.
Note: Please refer to the respective event sources for detailed information on dates, locations, and any associated costs.