2–9 JULY,
2017
NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements and is an opportunity to recognise the contributions that Indigenous Australians make to our country and our society.
NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Its origins can be traced to the emergence of Aboriginal groups in the 1920s that sought to increase awareness in the wider community of the status and treatment of Indigenous Australians.
Flag Raising Ceremony
NAIDOC celebrations are held around Australia each July and the week is celebrated not just in the Indigenous communities but also in increasing numbers of government agencies, schools, local councils and workplaces. For more information on how to participate in the celebrations and activities in your local area visit the NAIDOC webiste at naidoc.org.au.
ARAKWAL NAIDOC Film Night Tues 4th July, 6.30pm (doors 6pm)
Monday 3 July 10:30 am Flag Raising Ceremony Byron Shire Council Chambers Flag Poles Station Street Mullumbimby
presented by Flickerfest, iQ Inc & Arakwal Corporation Byron Community Centre, Jonson Street, Byron Bay For more info call 66858746 Tix @ BBCC & online | or at door. $10/8
Bundjalung Art opening
Details/info: www.iQ.org.au | 0414 779881
Monday 3 July 5:30pm Byron Bay Surf Club Main Beach Byron Bay Exhibition 3 July - Friday 7 July 5pm
NAIDOC WEek in the Byron Shire
Our Languages Matter Mullumbimby family fun day
Tuesday 4 July 2017 9.30am–1.30pm These school holidays there will be a unique workshop recognising NADIOC week, with special guest Delta Kay, Arakwal Aboriginal educator with National Parks and Wildlife Service, and Byron Shire Citizen of the Year in 2016.
In their hands-on tour of The Farm they talk about traditional and introduced foods, plants and wildlife and go on a rare visit to the Big Scrub rainforest remnant at The Farm. In their fun craft activity people learn how to create a woven basket and bush string using local native plant the Bangalow palm. Examine a native bee hive, collect macadamia nuts to make maca butter, and cook up a yummy lunch using native local ingredients as well as produce picked from the market garden. More info: www.thefarmbyronbay.com. au/event/farm-kids-school-holiday-
Wednesday 5 july 11am - 3pm Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre 55 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby Welcome to Country, Cultural Performances, Imagine the Earth, Bush Tucker Planting and Tasting, Art and Craft, Music and Dance, Kids Activity Program.
bundjalung of byron bay Family Cultural Day Thursday 6 July 10 am - Railway Park then March to Main Beach 11 am -Denning Park, Main Beach, Byron Bay Come along and join the Bundjalung of Byron Bay (Arakwal) people & the community in recognising the valuable contribution of Aboriginal people and culture. Activities and entertainment until 2pm. Cultural showcase including Aboriginal Dancers, music, loads of activities for the kids and a free BBQ. For more info call 66858746. Artwork by Belle Budden
12 June 28, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo
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