NAIDOC Week activities

Published on 22 June 2023

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Moyne Shire Council is supporting events in NAIDOC Week to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The 2023 NAIDOC Week theme 'For Our Elders' explores the importance of elders as cultural knowledge holders, trailblazers and advocates.

Mayor Cr Karen Foster said it was important for Council to acknowledge and celebrate the Indigenous culture of the region.

“NAIDOC Week is 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,” she said.

“We are proud to present these opportunities for our community to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Free local community activities include:

Tuesday 27 June - Mortlake (Council office)
12:00pm - 1:00pm

  • Truth telling and smoking ceremony with Brett Clarke.
  • Luncheon showcasing native Indigenous ingredients, from Worn Gundidj.

     

    Monday 3 July - Port Fairy (Reardon Theatre)
     2:30pm - 3:30pm

  • Welcome to Country.
  • Ngakee Wanga Toompa (Look, Listen Feel) with Brett Clarke. Gunditjmara / Kirrae Whurrong storyteller Brett Clarke will bring to life an ancient dreaming story delving into the themes of past, present and future.
  • Afternoon tea showcasing native Indigenous ingredients, from Worn Gundidj.

 

Wednesday 5 July - Mortlake (Community Hub)
11:00am - 12:00pm

  • Story time and creative writing workshop by Jordan Gould (local indigenous author of the best-selling children’s book Wylah the Koorie Warrior). Targeted at 7-12 year olds and families.

     

    Friday 7 July - Koroit (Koroit Theatre)
    11:00am - 12:30pm

  • Welcome to Country by Brett Clarke.
  • Story telling with Jordan Gould and Richard Pritchard, co-authors of Wylah.

 

Saturday 8 July - Tower Hill (Cultural Centre)
 10:00am – 11:00am (4-10 years)
11:00am – 12:00pm (10+ years)

  • Children's art workshops with Tracy Roach, proud Kirrae Whurrong and Bundjalung woman and artist (limited spaces, bookings essential)

    12:30pm – 1:00pm

  • Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony

    1:00pm – 3:00pm

  • Tower Hill Cultural Wildlife Tour (bookings preferred)

Bookings for events on July 8 can be made at www.portfairywinterweekends.com.au

Council’s NAIDOC Week activities are funded through a grant from the National Indigenous Australians Agency.

 

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