The following is a list of culturally important dates that celebrate or recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture.
- 13 February Anniversary of National Apology Day.
- 18 March National Close the Gap Day.
- 26 May National Sorry Day.
- 27 May 1967 Referendum.
- 27 May to 3 June National Reconciliation Week.
NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Its origins can be traced to the emergence of Aboriginal groups in the 1920′s which sought to increase awareness in the wider community of the status and treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
How do I pronounce NAIDOC? Neigh (like a horse) — dock (like "Sitting on the dock of the bay…"). The 1972 poster for 'National Aborigines' Day' i.e. an early form of NAIDOC.
Heal Country– calls for stronger measures to recognise, protect, and maintain all aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage.
The National NAIDOC Committee makes key decisions on National NAIDOC activities each year including the focus city, theme, National NAIDOC Poster Competition winner and National NAIDOC award recipients, as well as supporting the promotion and success of NAIDOC Week nationally.
The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. NAIDOC week allows us to focus on our Aboriginal cultural heritage, yet we have year-round programs for schools that focus on all things indigenous.
Health and Physical EducationStudents can learn about the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander modes of communication and ways of living and being, and develop appreciation and understanding of uniquely Australian connections between People and Country/Place.
Yarning is an informal conversation that is culturally friendly and recognised by Aboriginal people as meaning to talk about something, someone or provide and receive information. Yarning Circles are designed to allow all students to have their say in a safe space without judgement.
NAIDOC Week is one way to recognise the unique and enduring relationship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to the lands now known as Australia. Their cultures, lore, ceremonies and connections to land remain strong.
NAIDOC Week activities at early childhood education and care services. Next week is NAIDOC Week, an annual event that celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
In celebration of the week, NAIDOC Week's official Instagram is sharing banners and posters for those celebrating to update their profiles with. The account is also sharing local Indigenous-owned businesses to support and bringing together those who reside on different lands within the country.
Why Do We Commemorate National Sorry Day? National Sorry Day marks the anniversary of the day, in 1997, when the “Bringing Them Home†report, the result of a Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission inquiry, was first tabled in parliament.
Australia Day is the official national day of Australia. Observed annually on 26 January, it marks the 1788 landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove and raising of the Union Flag by Arthur Phillip following days of exploration of Port Jackson in New South Wales.
