Campbelltown will once again celebrate the rich history, culture and achievements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities throughout NAIDOC Week.
This year’s theme, For Our Elders, is an empowered reminder of the role elders play in sharing cultural knowledge, serving as leaders, and ensuring the continued advocating for Indigenous communities.
Campbelltown boasts one of the largest Aboriginal communities in the greater Sydney metropolitan area. Some of the local elders, including Ivan Wellington (sitting) are pictured above.
“NAIDOC Week is an annual reminder of the important contribution of First Nations’ people in our community,” Mayor George Greiss said.
“Elders play a vital role in passing on knowledge to the next generation and educating the wider community on cultural practices and history,” Mayor Greiss said.
A special community flag raising ceremony was scheduled for this morning (Monday, July 3) at the Campbelltown City Council forecourt to commemorate NAIDOC Week.
Participants will then be encouraged to join a procession through Queen Street to Campbelltown Arts Centre.
A Community Connection Day will then be held at Campbelltown Arts Centre, with stalls, cultural activities and food from 11am to 3pm.
Residents are also encouraged to visit the NAIDOC Week touch football match on Wednesday at Benham Reserve in Minto.
From 9am to 3pm, participants will be able to cheer on the players while enjoying a sausage roll barbecue.
NAIDOC Week continues until July 9; for more details visit the Campbelltown City Council website.
