Taree’s official NAIDOC Week celebrations will start at Fotheringham Park on Saturday 1 July, 9am-11am, with a flag raising ceremony.
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And to conclude the week’s celebrations there will be a community barbecue at Fotheringham Park on Friday, July 7, between 9.30am and 2.30pm, which will include cultural activities, stories, songs in traditional Gutthung language, kids corner activities, local stores and barbecue lunch.
A variety of other events will run throughout the week including, an Aboriginal art exhibition, youth day/disco and a NAIDOC community awards night.
NAIDOC stands for National Aboriginal and Islanders Day of Observance Committee and its origins can be traced to Aboriginal groups in the 1920s who sought to increase awareness of indigenous people.
This year's NAIDOC Week theme, ‘Our Languages Matter’, aims to celebrate the essential role that Indigenous languages play in both cultural identity, linking people to their land, Indigenous history, spirituality and rites, through story and song.
The series of events being held across the Manning Valley are supported by BIRIPI, MidCoast Council and the Purfleet/Taree Local Aboriginal Council.
“It’s an exciting community event that celebrates our indigenous population, their contribution to our local community, and their rich cultural traditions that are an important part of our national culture,” Lyndie Hepple, MidCoast Clouncil’s community strengthening coordinator, said..
NAIDOC Week celebrations are open to all community members and services to attend and everyone is encouraged to come along, participate in the activities and support the event.
More information about local events can be found on the attached flyer, or visit http://www.naidoc.org.au/ to find out more about NAIDOC.