Mayor of Campbelltown Darcy Lound says we’re “very lucky to share a strong connection with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities here in Campbelltown’’.
Speaking ahead of this year’s NAIDOC Week celebrations, he said: “It’s wonderful to once again mark this important milestone with a program of community events to get involved in.
This year recognises the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week and the theme, 50 Years of Deadly, is a tribute to the elders, artists and organisers who created and supported NAIDOC Week.
“NAIDOC Week gives us the chance to celebrate the knowledge, culture and achievements of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, while giving everyone the opportunity to come together in celebration,” Mayor Lound said.
“I strongly encourage everyone to join us in celebrating 50 years of NAIDOC Week this July,” he said.
Just like every other for the past five decades, everyone is always invited to NAIDOC Week.
This year it will run from Sunday, July 5 to July 12.
Locals are also invited to join a community flag raising ceremony to be held at the Campbelltown City Council forecourt in Queen Street from 9.30am on Monday, July 6.
Following the ceremony, the community are invited to join a procession through Queen Street and Bradbury Underpass to Campbelltown Billabong Parklands.
A community connection day will then be held at the Billabong Parklands from 11am to 3pm that will include with stalls, cultural activities and a complimentary barbecue.
Residents are also encouraged to the support the annual NAIDOC Week Touch Football hosted by NSW Police on Wednesday, July 8 at Seddon Park, Glenfield.