Community & Business
28 June, 2023
NAIDOC activities
WITH NAIDOC Week beginning this Sunday until 9 July, locals are being encouraged to recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through events held across the Tablelands.
WITH NAIDOC Week beginning this Sunday until 9 July, locals are being encouraged to recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through events held across the Tablelands.
Tablelands Mayor Rod Marti said NAIDOC week was an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on Earth.
“This year’s theme is ‘For Our Elders’, which reminds us that, across every generation, our Elders have played, and continue to play, an important role and hold a prominent place in our communities and families,”
There will be celebrations and activities across the region and council is inviting the community to attend a flag raising ceremony and morning tea at 10am on Monday 3 July outside TRC’s office on Mabel Street.
In Mareeba, Mulungu will host a free event in Arnold Park next Wednesday to celebrate NAIDOC week and there will be aboriginal and Zagareb Island dancers as well as NAIDOC markets and a free BBQ for people to enjoy. The day will run from 11am to 3pm. For more information or if you want to put a stall in the market, call Darryl Gutchen on 4086 9200.
