Oscar Parry
Organisations and businesses in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges are hosting several events for NAIDOC Week.
National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week runs from July 7–14 and celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Sunbury Aboriginal Corporation will host a NAIDOC community day on Sunday, July 7, at Miller Street Scout Hall in Sunbury, which will be a free event for both mob and allies.
The event will include cultural activities, afternoon tea, yarns, and children’s activities.
Sunbury Aboriginal Corporation executive officer Raquel Birch said the event is an opportunity for communities to learn about First Nations culture and history.
“It’s a celebration of first nations culture and we run events because we hope to share our culture and history with the broader community,” Ms Birch said.
“We want their pride in first nations culture and history too – we want everyone to be part of that to enjoy.”
Macedon Ranges council will host two film screenings at the Kyneton Mechanics Institute: ‘Luku Ngarra – The Law of The Land’ on Friday, July 9, and ‘The Last Daughter’ on Sunday, July 7.
It will also host a community and family day at Riddells Creek Community Centre on Saturday, July 13, in collaboration with Sunbury Aboriginal Corporation.
Council director of community, Maria Weiss, encouraged residents to attend a community event.
“I encourage our community to get along to one or more of these great events, to broaden their knowledge and help us continue to work towards improved outcomes for our Traditional Owner groups and First Nations people,” Ms Weiss said.
Hume council is also leading several events, with many taking place at the Sunbury Library.
These include a cultural event for children, a screening of ‘Wash my Soul in the River’s Flow’, and a sand art workshop.
Details: www.naidoc.org.au/
Oscar Parry
