NAIDOC Week is celebration of Indigenous history, culture

Photo of author

 

Locals are invited to celebrate the rich history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as part of NAIDOC Week.

A number of events will be held from Sunday, July 6 to Sunday, July 13 on what will be the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week.

The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy will be the theme for this year, which acknowledges the resilience of First Nations’ cultures and the ongoing efforts to preserve tradition and culture.

“NAIDOC Week is a chance for everyone to come together and reflect on the legacy, contributions and achievements of our First Nations communities,” says Mayor of Campbelltown Darcy Lound.

“We share a strong connection with our First Nations communities here in Campbelltown, so our NAIDOC Week celebrations are a great chance for everyone to enjoy these traditions, stories and cultural experiences with a variety of fantastic events held across our community,” Cr Lound said.

A special community flag raising ceremony will be held on Monday, July 7 at the Campbelltown City Council administration building forecourt in Queen Street from 9.30am in recognition of NAIDOC Week.

Participants are encouraged to join a procession through Queen Street and the Bradbury underpass after the ceremony, giving attendees the chance to see the new Ngalambay artwork featured in the space, before the march concludes at Campbelltown Billabong Parklands.

A Community Connection Day will then be held at Campbelltown Billabong Parklands with stalls, cultural activities, knowledge sharing and a complimentary barbecue from 11am to 3pm.

Residents are also encouraged to support the annual NAIDOC Week touch football event held by New South Wales Police on Wednesday, July 9 at Sarah Redfern Oval in Minto, from 9am to 3pm.

Leave a Comment