COMMUNITIES across central Victoria are preparing for NAIDOC Week 2022 (Sunday, July 3 to Sunday July 10).
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NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NAIDOC Week also recognises the need for systemic change and that relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians needs to be based on the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' rights.
The theme for this year is Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!
We have compiled a list of the events that are being held in central Victoria and will continue to add them as they come through.
If your event is not listed and you would like it to be, email us: addynews@austcommunitymedia.com.au or phone us on 5434 4470.
City of Greater Bendigo
The City of Greater Bendigo will celebrate NAIDOC Week 2022 with a variety of events throughout the region.
The week will feature a Flag Raising Ceremony, the Knuldoorong Art Exhibition; Stardust and The Mission; Aboriginal Evening Storytime; BDAC Family Day; and more.
The full program is available here.
BENDIGO - FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
- What: Flag raising ceremony and official launch of NAIDOC Week 2022. Morning tea.
- Where: Bendigo Town Hall Civic Gardens
- When: Monday, July 4, 10am to noon
- Contact: Suzie Luke 0448 298 971 or s.luke@bendigo.vic,gov.au
BENDIGO - KNULDOORONG EXHIBITION
- What: Knuldoorong Art Exhibition showcases local Indigenous Artists, inviting all to view artworks which include paintings, weaving, photography, prints and jewellery. Free event.
- Where: Dudley House, 60 View Street, Bendigo
- When: Until Sunday, July 10, 11am to 4pm daily.
- Contact: Arts Office First Nations: Janet Bromley 0400 746 379 or J.bromley@bendigo.vic.gov.au
BENDIGO - ABORIGINAL EVENING STORYTIME
- What: An evening storytime event with music, suitable for young families. This event will include Kinja, the duo of Ron Murray and Sarah James. Free event.
- Where: Bendigo Library, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo.
- When: Tuesday, July 5, 6pm to 7pm.
- Contact: Tammy Higgs (Primary contact) 0427 079 694, tammyh@ncgrl.vic.gov.au or Chris Donnelly (Bendigo Library contact) 0427 079 694, chrisd@ncgrl.vic.gov.au
BENDIGO - BDAC FAMILY DAY
- What: This community event will feature a day filled with activities for children and families. There will be a Smoking Ceremony, storytime, bush tucker tastings, boomerang painting, native wildlife displays and much more. Free event.
- Where: Bendigo Exhibition Centre, Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Holmes Road, Bendigo.
- When: Wednesday, July 6, 10.30am to 2.30pm.
- Contact: Jenna McKerlie 0429 596 050 or Jenna.mckerlie@bdac.com.au
BENDIGO - TRIVIA NIGHT
- What: Enjoy an Aboriginal / NAIDOC themed trivia night, hosted by Aboriginal Queens JoJo Zaho and Cerulean. Bookings required. Cost $10.
- Where: Piano Bar, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo.
- When: Thursday, July 7, from 7pm.
- Contact: Nicola Perry 0439 689 929 or Nicola.perry@dpc.vic.gov.au
BENDIGO - YOUTH YARN and GRUB
- What: Join in for food and a yarn on Dja Dja Wurrung Country.
- Where: Bendigo Library, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo.
- When: Friday, July 8, 2pm to 4pm.
- Contact: Bendigo & District Aboriginal Co-operative Sidrah on 0455 33 725 or sidrah.mccarthy@bdac.com.au
BENDIGO - STARDUST and THE MISSION
- What: A double bill of performances by award winning ABC presenter, Joel Carnegie and acclaimed Gunditjmara actor, Tom Molyneus. Free event.
- Where: The Capital Theatre, View Street, Bendigo.
- When: Wednesday, July 13, from 7.30pm
- Contact: Terrin Conley 0438 303 916 or t.conley@bendigo.vic.gov.au
EAGLEHAWK - NAIDOC SOCCER MATCH
- What: A soccer match between Eaglehawk and Strathdale. Free event for Bendigo Aboriginal community and their families. Free event.
- Where: FC Eaglehawk, Truscott Reserve
- When: Saturday, July 9, from 6pm.
- Contact: Ben Pengelly 0415 959 99 or ben@acsbendigo.com.au
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