EMC Community Connection

Koorie Education 

& Engagement

TERM 3

NAIDOC WEEK

 

NAIDOC Week is an annual celebration held across Australia that recognises and honours the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It’s a time for all Australians to learn about, engage with, and celebrate First Nations Cultures. Each year, NAIDOC Week is guided by a powerful theme that responds to the current political and socioeconomic landscape - reflecting the priorities, strengths, and voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

 

NAIDOC Week has a strong legacy grounded in activism, recognition, and cultural pride. Its evolution over the decades reflects the strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in their ongoing fight for justice, equality, and self-determination.

  • NAIDOC’s roots trace back to the 1938 Day of Mourning, one of the first major civil rights gatherings in the world.
  • In 1955, it moved from January to July to mark the broader celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture.
  • The term “NAIDOC” was formally adopted in the 1970s, reflecting a shift from protest to celebration and education.

The 2025 theme, "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy," celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of our young leaders, the vision of communities, and the legacy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestors.  

 

UPCOMING IN TERM 3:

  • Art workshop with Merindah-Gunya (Bayley Mifsud)
  • KELiS at Rosebud SC
  • Cultural and basketball workshop with Koorie Academy Basketball (Uncle Ricky Baldwin)