NAIDOC Week

 

NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

2020 National NAIDOC logo 

The term NAIDOC originates from 'National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee' which in the beginning organised national activities for NAIDOC Week. This weekly observance is also originally held in July; however, because of the climate of this year, NAIDOC Week has been moved to November 8 - 15.

NAIDOC Week also always has an accompanying theme connected each year. The theme for 2020 is:

Always was, always will be.

Australia's Indigenous people are the oldest culture on the planet, with over 65 000+ years of rich history, culture and Dreamtime. Indigenous Australians are our first farmers, artists, navigators and astronomers; doing this all with strong connection and respect for land and ensuring that it was sustainable for future use.

Indigenous Australians are spiritually, culturally and historically connected to the land, its water, inhabitants and sky. They are our First Nations people; always were and always will be.

To learn more about the history of NAIDOC Week, click here. 

To see what events and programs are being run Australia-wide to celebrate NAIDOC Week, click here. 

To see what events and programs are being run through Camden Council to celebrate NAIDOC Week, click here.