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NAIDOC Week celebrations across the Cassowary Coast
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Maria Girgenti
LAST week, NAIDOC Week celebrations took place, with events in Innisfail organised by Mamu Health Service and Tully/Murray Upper by Girringun Aboriginal Corporation and Jumbun Limited.
In Innisfail, the rain held off on Friday as community members took part in a street procession, which started at David Dunbar Park, Corso, before assembling at Canecutter Court for the official welcome and introduction speeches.
The march finished at ANZAC Park for a family fun day, including a kid's corner, live music, community stalls, face painting, weaving, free barbeque, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dancers.
Last Thursday, Girringun Aboriginal Corporation hosted an Elders' luncheon at Tully State High School's Multipurpose
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Hall, followed on Friday by a community street march starting from outside the Tully Community Support Centre and a Family Fun Day at Tully State High School's Multipurpose Centre.
The Family Fun Day event included free rides, face painting, activities, information stalls and a light lunch.
Last Wednesday, Jumbun Limited celebrated NAIDOC Week and its 45th anniversary at the Jumbun Community Health Clinic with a day full of activities, prizes and giveaways.
This event, funded by National Indigenous Australians Agency, included face painting, Jumbun trivia, NAIDOC traditional dancers, an art competition, library activities, health information stalls/displays, cake cutting and a free barbeque lunch.
NAIDOC Week, which runs from July 7 - 14, takes place across the nation by Australians from all levels of society to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This year's NAIDOC theme, For Our Elders - recognises the prominent place Elders hold in the lives of Indigenous Australians and the vital role they have played and continue to play.
Their knowledge and experience are invaluable, from land management and cultural knowledge to justice and human rights.
These Elders have paved the way for future generations across multiple sectors, including health, education, the arts, politics and other areas.
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