John Fawkner College is on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri tribe, part of the Kulin Nation (Victoria). We acknowledge that we come together to teach and learn from one another at John Fawkner College which lies on traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people, and we pay respects to their elders; past, present and emerging.

NAIDOC stands for 'National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee'. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all people to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) culture, history and achievements.

This year's theme for NAIDOC week is Always was, Always will be.

This celebrates the ongoing custodianship that the ATSI people have upheld for over 60,000 years. They are the oldest continuing culture on Earth.

This short video shows young people finding ways to connect to country and use energy of the land to improve their energy, confidence and wellbeing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHBQhqvFaN4

This video is part of a series on ABC iview. The episode “What’s it like: to Be Aboriginal”, looks into the lives of young Indigenous people growing up in different parts of Australia and learning about who they are. We think you will find some of the things they say very relatable; https://iview.abc.net.au/video/CK2004V005S00

Ways to get involved:

Learn the name and history of the Country you are on https://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/map-indigenous-australia
Borrow or purchase a book by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to read
Watch a program about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Engage with social media content from run by an ATSI person or organisation
Attend NAIDOC events online or in your area