Macedon Ranges council, in partnership with Sunbury Aboriginal Corporation and Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, will mark 50 years of NAIDOC Week with an upcoming event.
NAIDOC Week, celebrated from July 6 to 13, is an annual celebration to honour and elevate Indigenous voices, culture and resilience.
This year’s theme, ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy’, celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of young leaders, community vision and the legacy left by ancestors.
The free community event offers activities and workshops centred around immersing and celebrating culture, reflecting and connecting.
On the day, expect a live performance and interactive workshop, cultural sessions, a yarning circle, craft and artistic activities and face painting. There will also be a free barbecue.
Council’s director community Maria Weiss encouraged the community to join in the event and recognise the First Nations community.
“NAIDOC Week is an opportunity to bring our community together,” she said.
“It’s a chance to recognise the voices of our First Nations people – to say clearly: we hear you, we see you, and we stand beside you – now and always.”
The free event will be on Saturday, July 12, at the Gisborne Secondary College from 11am to 2pm. Registration is required.
Register: mrsc.vic.gov.au/See-Do/Events-and-Awards/Whats-on-around-the-shire/NAIDOC-Week-The-Next-Generation-Strength-Vision-Legacy
