Cape York Weekly FREE – #092 | Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Lockhart River’s award-winning Kiwadji Wiimpa dance group closed out the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair’s opening night at the Cairns Convention Centre.
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The cameras came out as history was made when Southern Kaantju Traditional Owner Dion Creek was officially granted Native Title by Justice Mortimer, as one of the applicants from the Southern Kaantju Native Title claim.
Deadly week for the Cape! THE best of Cape York was on full display during NAIDOC Week, with plenty to celebrate across the Far North. The celebrations began in Cairns as the Federal Court handed down three Native Title determinations for Cape York clan groups. The following day, artists from the Cape, including Pormpuraaw’s Katherine Ngallametta, cleaned up awards on the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair opening night. Kowanyama and Wujal Wujal artists also received recognition on
a night that included a dance performance from Lockhart River. Back in the Cape, NAIDOC events were held across the region, including a gala ball in Aurukun which attracted 25 local youths, who frocked up for the evening. PCYC Napranum’s fun day also drew a big crowd, while Cooktown held a successful NAIDOC march and event on Friday. Native Title win – Pages 6 and 7 CIAF opening – Pages 8 and 9 Napranum NAIDOC – Page 10 Aurukun gala ball – Page 11
Twenty-five youths from Aurukun dressed up for the community’s inaugural NAIDOC Ball last week.
Northern Kaanju Traditional Owner Clifton Boseun with baby Allan to celebrate the Native Title determinations.
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