Sunday marks the beginning of NAIDOC Week with a number of inclusive activities on offer for the community to take part in.
The Bundaberg and District NAIDOC Committee will host a series of events, including a movie screening, family fun day and art exhibition featuring pieces created by Elders from the region.
NAIDOC is an annual week of traditional events commemorating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This year’s theme is “For Our Elders” and acknowledges the important role Elders have played and continue to play in families and communities.
A number of key events marking NAIDOC Week include:
Spiritual Service
When: Sunday 2 July, 9 – 10 am
Where: Bundaberg Baptist Church, 14 Fitzgerald Street
The service will open with a traditional Welcome to Country and Acknowledgment in language, with bush tucker provided afterwards.
Flag Raising
When: Monday 3 July, 10am
Where: Buss Park
The Flag Raising Ceremony is open to everyone, light refreshments will be served.
NAIDOC Block Party
When: Monday 3 July, 11 am – 3pm
Where: Boreham Park
IWC Bundaberg invites the community to come together and celebrate local First Nations Peoples' cultural heritage at its NAIDOC Block Party with food, games, activities, stalls and a free barbecue.
Knowledge Knockout
When: Monday 3 July, 6 pm
Where: CQUniversity Bundaberg
Get in on the action and register your team of ten to take part by calling (07) 4130 7712 or emailing here.
Elders Luncheon
When: Tuesday 4 July, 12 pm
Where: H2O Restaurant and Bar
This invite only event has been organised by yourtown and celebrates this year’s theme “For Our Elders”.
NAIDOC Week Awards Presentation and Art Exhibition
When: Tuesday 4 July, 6 – 9 pm
Where: Moncrieff Entertainment Centre
The annual NAIDOC Week Awards Ceremony is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ outstanding achievements and excellence.
The event is free but bookings are essential here.
Movie Screening – Homeland Story
When: Wednesday 5 July, 6 – 9 pm
Where: Moncrieff Entertainment Centre
Homeland Story is an intimate look at an Indigenous community in north-east Australia and their struggle to adjust to the digital age.
The event is free but bookings are essential here.
Weaving Workshop
When: Thursday 6 July, 10 – 12 pm
Where: Mon Repos Turtle Centre
This weaving workshop is free to attend and open to all community members.
March and Family Fun Day
When: Friday 7 July, 9 am – 4 pm
Where: From the Club Hotel to Lions Park
Join the celebratory march across the bridge to Lions Park followed by a family fun day featuring dance workshops, live performances, entertainment, face painting, rides, artwork, stalls and more.
To learn more about NAIDOC Week, click here.
