NAIDOC Week Events in Perth
NAIDOC Week is held each year in July across Perth and Australia. The NAIDOC 2021 theme – Heal Country! – calls for all of us to continue to seek greater protections for our lands, our waters, our sacred sites and our cultural heritage from exploitation, desecration, and destruction.
NAIDOC Week 2021 will be held from Sunday 4 July to Sunday 11 July. Each year NAIDOC week grows in stature and depth of celebrations at community, state and national level. It is an opportunity for all Australians to come together to celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the oldest continuing cultures on the planet.
With the current climate of COVID-19, please check the event details before attending as circumstances may change. Please take care to observe hygiene guidelines and any government advisories.
Sunday 4 July, 5.45pm – 8:30pm
Backlot Theatre, 21 Simpson Street, West Perth
Bookings essential
Join us in the foyer for pre-screening finger food by Indigenous caters Gather Foods.
Firestarter – The Story of Bangarra is a historically important film that takes the viewer through Bangarra’s birth and spectacular growth to where we are today entering our 4th decade. It recognises Bangarra’s early founders and tells the story of how three young Aboriginal brothers – Stephen, David and Russell Page – turned the newly born dance group into one of Australia’s leading performing arts companies. Through the eyes of the Page brothers and company alumni, Firestarter explores the loss and reclaiming of culture, the burden of intergenerational trauma and crucially, the extraordinary power of art as a messenger for social change and healing.
The documentary features remarkable archival footage and interviews with those integral to Bangarra’s establishment, including co-founders Carole Johnson, Cheryl Stone along with a number of former dancers and creatives.
Enjoy this free screening at the Backlot Theatre, as well as complimentary popcorn and water.
NAIDOC WEEK 2021 Drop-in arts and crafts
NAIDOC Week is held every year in July. This year NAIDOC Week theme is Heal Country, and starts on Sunday 4th July – Sunday 11th July. Country is more than a place, it is inherit in our identity. We invite people to come and embrace Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledge and understanding of Country. Throughout the week, you will have the opportunity to participate in our fun arts and crafts activities that explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. During these activities, participants will:
- Learn about NAIDOC Week and what it means.
- Learn about the significance of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flag.
- Have the opportunity to get involved in arts and crafts including colouring in, making friendship bracelets and more.
- Learn some Nyoongar words by making chatter boxes using Nyoongar language.
- Learn about the Nyoongar six seasons with our Nyoongar six season sensory boxes for the young ones.
Heal Country! Art Exhibition
Exhibition of paintings by selected Aboriginal artists with the theme Heal Country!
Event Organiser Name:
Event Organiser Email:
Date:
Cost of Entry:
Event Venue:
Noongar Language in Song
WA Museum Boola Bardip has teamed up with renowned indigenous artist Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse to introduce a highly engaging series of experiences that focus on the importance of keeping Noongar language and culture alive as well as learning original Noongar language songs. The program, focusing on Noongar language workshops and musical performances, welcomes people from all ages and abilities and focuses on the four principles of Koort (heart), Moort (family/community), Boodja (land) and Koorlangka (children/legacy). Songs include Bindi Bindi, which looks at the parallels between Noongar language and the journey of the Butterfly, and Ninnyok, a story that connects to ANZAC narratives. Workshops run for four consecutive Sundays and on the last workshop, participants are invited to bring along their friends and family for a sing-along concert in language. Presenters: Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse [ginawilliams.com.au] Location: Woodside Learning Studios
If you register for a tour, program or an event, general entry is included in your booking.
Dates
July 5, 2021
Flag Raising Ceremony – NAIDOC Week 2021
Join us at the City of Belmont’s annual NAIDOC Flag Raising Ceremony followed by a yarn and bush tucker morning tea. NAIDOC 2021 invites all Australians to embrace this year’s theme of ‘Heal Country. Event includes a performance by Noongar performer Kobi Morrison. The City’s NAIDOC Community Award will be presented at this event.
Please note: Attendees will be required to practice appropriate physical distancing for the duration of the course. Do not attend if you have any flu-like symptoms.
The City of Belmont is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all attendees and this event will comply with all relevant and recommended Government restrictions and health and safety protocols in place at the time of the event. Ticket holders will be advised of any changes to the event should they occur.
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Nyitting Kaatijin- NAIDOC week, ages 4-12
Celebrate NAIDOC week engaging in Noongar Culture. Discover artefacts used for hunting, gathering and everyday living in a special showcase. Then explore the Nyitting (Dreaming) through stories with our talented guide. For ages 4-12 only DC members $14 Non-DC members $16
Yirra Yaakin proudly presents Bilya Kaatijin
Description
Bilya Kaatijin is back for the July School Holidays to open the City’s NAIDOC Week celebrations.
Bilya Kaatijin (which means “Fresh Water Knowledge” in Noongar) is the fourth and final story in Yirra Yaakin’s Kaatijin series.
Connecting stories from Noongar land (south-west Western Australia) to Wonguktha land (the northern Goldfields), Aotearoa (New Zealand) and the Kikuyu people of Kenya, Bilya Kaatijin teaches us about the importance of water to First Nations people around the world.
Journeying through global Dreaming stories the show teaches its audiences about the importance of accepting others, the power of empathy and the impact of climate change to the land and the Noongar seasons.
Light refreshments will be served at 6:00pm. The performance starts at 6:15pm.
Please make sure you book a ticket for all adults and children attending in your group.
NOTE: Please do not attend Subiaco Library if you are feeling unwell, you are most welcome to cancel your free ticket at any time and rebook into future upcoming events when you are feeling better and are symptom free. We ask that all visitors maintain good hand hygiene and utilise the hand sanitiser and hand washing facilities available when attending events. Please maintain social distancing when attending events and if you have any concerns raise them with our friendly staff.
Additional information
Getting to the event
Subiaco Library has limited parking bays available at the rear of the building including two accessible parking bays. For more information on getting around Subiaco visit the city’s website.
Access and inclusion
Subiaco Library is wheelchair accessible for additional information please contact Subiaco Library on 9237 9300.
Ticket information
You are not required to bring a ticket with you. In the case of a booked-out event, names may be checked at the door.
More information
For more events and programs within the City of Subiaco visit the online events calendar or join the arts and culture e-newsletter database by emailing culture@subiaco.wa.gov.au.
NAIDOC WEEK 2021 Drop-in arts and crafts
NAIDOC Week is held every year in July. This year NAIDOC Week theme is Heal Country, and starts on Sunday 4th July – Sunday 11th July. Country is more than a place, it is inherit in our identity. We invite people to come and embrace Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledge and understanding of Country. Throughout the week, you will have the opportunity to participate in our fun arts and crafts activities that explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. During these activities, participants will:
- Learn about NAIDOC Week and what it means.
- Learn about the significance of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flag.
- Have the opportunity to get involved in arts and crafts including colouring in, making friendship bracelets and more.
- Learn some Nyoongar words by making chatter boxes using Nyoongar language.
- Learn about the Nyoongar six seasons with our Nyoongar six season sensory boxes for the young ones.
Heal Country! Art Exhibition
Exhibition of paintings by selected Aboriginal artists with the theme Heal Country!
Event Organiser Name:
Event Organiser Email:
Date:
Cost of Entry:
Event Venue:
City of Cockburn Annual Flag Raising Ceremony
NAIDOC Week takes place on the 4 – 11 July and this year we acknowledge the NAIDOC theme of ‘Heal Country’. It calls for all of us to unite and seek greater protection of our lands, waters, sacred sites and our cultural heritage from exploitation, desecration and destruction. NAIDOC 2021 invites the nation to embrace First Nations’ cultural knowledge and understanding of Country as part of Australia’s national heritage and equally respect the culture and values of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders as they do the cultures and values of all Australians. Join us for our annual Flag Raising Ceremony on the grassed area outside of Spearwood Library. Everyone is welcome to attend.
July 6, 2021
NAIDOC Week Cultural Walk
Join an Aboriginal Elder who will share cultural stories while members from the Friends of Mary Carroll Wetlands group will showcase some spectacular local native plants.
The Mary Carroll Park wetlands, in the heart of Gosnells, provide a very important breeding, roosting and summer refuge site for local and international water birds.
The wetlands fill with storm water in winter and generally drying up in late summer. They support a wide range of water birds, including Pacific Black Duck, Musk Duck, Pink-Eared Duck, Blue-Billed Duck, Grebe, Teal, Pelican and Black Swan. They are also recognised as one of the largest roosting sites for Sacred Ibis.
They provide important water bird breeding habitat, and are a very important regional summer refuge as smaller wetlands in Perth dry out. In addition to water birds, they support songbirds, reptiles, amphibians and turtles.
The Friends of Mary Carroll Wetlands work with the City of Gosnells to manage the wetlands and their surrounds. The aim of the group is to rehabilitate, conserve and maintain the natural environment of the wetlands, and to promote community awareness of their important values.
Event Schedule:
9:00am | Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
9:30am | Guided walk or wet weather activities ( Talking Circle, sensory table with nature items from the wetlands, iScopes)
10:30am | Morning tea and Dreaming Stories
Stockland Baldivis NAIDOC Celebrations
Join us to celebrate the Noongar and First Nations culture with art workshops
NAIDOC Week – Storytelling with Olman Walley
In celebration of NAIDOC Week join us for storytime with Olman Walley, Noongar performer and community leader.
Dot Painting (Australian Animals) – July School Holidays – Kids Event
KARLA HART/ABORIGINAL CULTURAL WORKSHOP IN DANCE, SONG AND HISTORY
FAMILY WORKSHOP IN ABORIGINAL DANCE, SONG AND HISTORY WITH KARLA HART – 10.45am at VoxLab
LIVE PERFORMANCE BY ABORIGINAL MUSICIAN AARON WYATT
LIVE PERFORMANCE BY ABORIGINAL MUSICIAN AARON WYATT – 1.30pm accompanied by GreyWing at Linton and Kay Gallery
NAIDOC WEEK – PICKLE DISTRICT FESTIVAL – MOVIE SCREENING – BRAN NUE DAE
MOVIE SCREENING – BRAN NUE DAE, COMPLIMENTARY POPCORN AND WATER – 2pm at The Backlot Theatre
NAIDOC WEEK 2021 Drop-in arts and crafts
NAIDOC Week is held every year in July. This year NAIDOC Week theme is Heal Country, and starts on Sunday 4th July – Sunday 11th July. Country is more than a place, it is inherit in our identity. We invite people to come and embrace Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledge and understanding of Country. Throughout the week, you will have the opportunity to participate in our fun arts and crafts activities that explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. During these activities, participants will:
- Learn about NAIDOC Week and what it means.
- Learn about the significance of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flag.
- Have the opportunity to get involved in arts and crafts including colouring in, making friendship bracelets and more.
- Learn some Nyoongar words by making chatter boxes using Nyoongar language.
- Learn about the Nyoongar six seasons with our Nyoongar six season sensory boxes for the young ones.
Heal Country! Art Exhibition
Exhibition of paintings by selected Aboriginal artists with the theme Heal Country!
Event Organiser Name:
Event Organiser Email:
Date:
Cost of Entry:
Event Venue:
City of Armadale NAIDOC
Come along and celebrate the City of Armadale’s free NAIDOC event, on Tuesday 6 July as the Bob Blackburn Reserve is transformed into a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. The City’s NAIDOC celebrations are a free community event with live entertainment and activities for the whole family – everyone is welcome and it is a great chance to experience and celebrate Aboriginal culture. The theme of this year’s NAIDOC Week – Heal Country! – calls on people to continue to seek greater protections for lands, waters, sacred sites and cultural heritage from exploitation, desecration, and destruction. Mayor Ruth Butterfield said recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s relationship with the land as part of their culture, is at the heart of this year’s celebrations. “This is a great opportunity for all our community to experience this ancient culture and participate in a wide range of activities, which will include a traditional smoking ceremony to welcome everyone. “NAIDOC week activities provide an opportunity to engage with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and presents a learning experience which broadens our understanding of their culture. The event aims to promote respect and celebrate the diversity of our community.” The event will be held at Bob Blackburn Reserve, Seville Grove from 10am to 3pm.
Midland NAIDOC 2021
This annual event is a community favourite and this year at Midland NAIDOC 2021 we will have something for everyone including kangaroo stew with damper and everyone’s favourite, Karaoke!
Jacaranda Community Centre Family Day Belmont
Family fun day, music, cultural dance, flag raising, bouncy castle, face painting stalls, food and sausage sizzle, belly dancing, cultural display, arts/craft and more. Location: Redcliffe Park Morgan Rd, Redcliffe Enquiries: enquiries@jacarandacc.org.au
July 7, 2021
NAIDOC WEEK 2021 Drop-in arts and crafts
NAIDOC Week is held every year in July. This year NAIDOC Week theme is Heal Country, and starts on Sunday 4th July – Sunday 11th July. Country is more than a place, it is inherit in our identity. We invite people to come and embrace Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledge and understanding of Country. Throughout the week, you will have the opportunity to participate in our fun arts and crafts activities that explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. During these activities, participants will:
- Learn about NAIDOC Week and what it means.
- Learn about the significance of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flag.
- Have the opportunity to get involved in arts and crafts including colouring in, making friendship bracelets and more.
- Learn some Nyoongar words by making chatter boxes using Nyoongar language.
- Learn about the Nyoongar six seasons with our Nyoongar six season sensory boxes for the young ones.
Makuru Season Noongar Language Workshop
Kaya, come and join us for our Noongar Language Workshops facilitated by local Whadjuk woman, Sharon Gregory.
This workshop will focus on Noongar culture and language and will explore the Makuru Season (June-July).
Suitable for all community members who wish to practice and polish up their Noongar language skills.
Artwork credit: Natasha Talbot painting from 2016 Yokayi exhibition.
Country Collage – July School Holidays – Kids Event
NAIDOC Week Tote Bag Art
NAIDOC Week Tote Bag Art
Create a tote bag with Connie Clinch, local Noongar woman and artist.
Your own creation will be inspired by the natural surrounds of the Old Mill and Millers Pool.
Session 1 :
Wednesday 7 July I 10am – 12pm I Ages 8+ I Old Mill
Session 2:
Wednesday 7 July I 1:30pm – 3:30pm I Ages 12+ I Old Mill
Bookings essential
EVENT CRITERIA
• This activity is for those aged 8 years old and over
• Places are limited
• Priority will be given to City of South Perth residents and local students
• If you are unable to attend please email youth@southperth.wa.gov.au to let us know so we can reassign the tickets to someone on the wait list.
NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to celebrate the rich history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as the oldest continuing cultures on the planet. The City will celebrate NAIDOC Week from 4-11 July 2021, by partnering with local Noongar community members to host a series of free events including a flag raising ceremony, kids arts and crafts and an intergenerational storytime. The NAIDOC 2021 theme, Heal Country! calls for all of us to continue to seek greater protections for our lands, our waters, our sacred sites and our cultural heritage from exploitation, desecration, and destruction.
If you have any questions please contact the City of South Perth’s Youth & Children’s Officer on 9474 0777 or email youth@southperth.wa.gov.au
Pot Painting – July School Holidays – Kids Event
Cultural Talks with Local Elders – NAIDOC Week 2021
Aboriginal culture is based on respect, for the land and for their elders. Come and learn more from our local Elders.
“At the end of the day, elders are the ones who lead the community. Everyone looks after them and looks up to them”. — Sophia Malie, Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation
NAIDOC Week 2021 invites all Australians to embrace this year’s theme of ‘Heal Country’. which calls for all of us to continue to seek greater protections for our lands, our waters, our sacred sites and our cultural heritage from exploitation, desecration, and destruction.
A light lunch will be provided.
The cultural talks will be delivered between two Aboriginal movie screenings.
- To book for the 10am screening of Rabbit Proof Fence, click here.
- To book for the 1:30pm screening of Bran Nue Day, click here.
Please note: Attendees will be required to practice appropriate physical distancing for the duration of the course. Do not attend if you have any flu-like symptoms.
The City of Belmont is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all attendees and this event will comply with all relevant and recommended Government restrictions and health and safety protocols in place at the time of the event. Ticket holders will be advised of any changes to the event should they occur.
For the latest about your community, follow the City of Belmont on Facebook, Instagram and sign up for our e-newsletter.
Madjitil Moorna Choir (All ages)
Bring the whole family and join us for an afternoon with the Madjitil Moorna choir in the Maylands Ampitheatre. Bring a picnic and listen to a mix of soulful songs that connect to boodja (land/country). Stay warm with a hot drink from the coffee cart, the first 50 attendees will receive a voucher for a free drink!
Please note this event may be moved indoors if the weather is inclement.
Heal Country! Art Exhibition
Exhibition of paintings by selected Aboriginal artists with the theme Heal Country!
Event Organiser Name:
Event Organiser Email:
Date:
Cost of Entry:
Event Venue:
NAIDOC Week Story Time
Join us for an interactive NAIDOC Week Story Time event for pre-schoolers and their families as we celebrate the culture and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Free. No bookings required. *Craft is a grab-and-go take home activity due to COVID restrictions
NAIDOC WEEK 2021 Bush Supermarket with Andrew Beck
Join us at the WA Museum Boola Bardip as we celebrate NAIDOC Week 2021 around this year’s theme, Heal Country! Join Andrew Beck, proud Ngadju, Mirning, Nyungar man from Esperance as he shares his knowledge, along with assistance from students from St Catherine’s College Dandjoo Darbalung program, about bush tucker based around a bush supermarket. Learn about bush tools and how they are used and a create a piece of art in a facilitated art workshop. During the bush supermarket and tools workshops participants will:
- Learn about NAIDOC Week and why it’s important through a hands-on learning experience.
- Learn about bush foods through a bush supermarket.
- Learn about and handle bush tools, how they are used, and how they are made using resources from Country.
During the art workshop participants will:
- Create your own art piece on a small canvas to take home.
- Learn about the importance of art as a way of telling stories in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture through a creative experience.
This is a family friendly event – we encourage parents to create with your child, and enjoy the experience!wa
July 8, 2021
Damper – July School Holidays – Kids Event
Celebrate NAIDOC Week at Rocky Bay
Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Rocky Bay. Join us for a fun filled day of activities for people of all ages and abilities.
There will be a range of activities to join in and experience throughout the day including;
- Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
- Noongar Language Workshop
- Art Activities
- More to be announced
Date: Thursday 8 July 2021
Time: 11:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Rocky Bay Gardens – 60 McCabe Street, Mosman Park
Please RSVP by 5pm Wednesday, 7 July 2021
NAIDOC WEEK 2021 Drop-in arts and crafts
NAIDOC Week is held every year in July. This year NAIDOC Week theme is Heal Country, and starts on Sunday 4th July – Sunday 11th July. Country is more than a place, it is inherit in our identity. We invite people to come and embrace Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledge and understanding of Country. Throughout the week, you will have the opportunity to participate in our fun arts and crafts activities that explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. During these activities, participants will:
- Learn about NAIDOC Week and what it means.
- Learn about the significance of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flag.
- Have the opportunity to get involved in arts and crafts including colouring in, making friendship bracelets and more.
- Learn some Nyoongar words by making chatter boxes using Nyoongar language.
- Learn about the Nyoongar six seasons with our Nyoongar six season sensory boxes for the young ones.
Heal Country! Art Exhibition
Exhibition of paintings by selected Aboriginal artists with the theme Heal Country!
Event Organiser Name:
Event Organiser Email:
Date:
Cost of Entry:
Event Venue:
NAIDOC WEEK 2021 Bush Supermarket with Andrew Beck
Join us at the WA Museum Boola Bardip as we celebrate NAIDOC Week 2021 around this year’s theme, Heal Country! Join Andrew Beck, proud Ngadju, Mirning, Nyungar man from Esperance as he shares his knowledge, along with assistance from students from St Catherine’s College Dandjoo Darbalung program, about bush tucker based around a bush supermarket. Learn about bush tools and how they are used and a create a piece of art in a facilitated art workshop. During the bush supermarket and tools workshops participants will:
- Learn about NAIDOC Week and why it’s important through a hands-on learning experience.
- Learn about bush foods through a bush supermarket.
- Learn about and handle bush tools, how they are used, and how they are made using resources from Country.
During the art workshop participants will:
- Create your own art piece on a small canvas to take home.
- Learn about the importance of art as a way of telling stories in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture through a creative experience.
This is a family friendly event – we encourage parents to create with your child, and enjoy the experience!wa
July 9, 2021
NAIDOC Week Flag Raising Ceremony 2021
Please join the City of Wanneroo community in recognising NAIDOC Week 2021 by attending the Flag Raising Ceremony. This Ceremony will involve a Welcome to Country, formal Flag Raising, speeches from special guests and a dance performance by a local Aboriginal dance group. Following the conclusion of the Ceremony proceedings, attendees will have the opportunity to socialise and connect with others in the community over a light morning tea and a basket weaving workshop.
The Flag Raising Ceremony is a symbol of the respect and appreciation that the City of Wanneroo has for its local Aboriginal heritage, culture and community. It provides the City with the opportunity to recognise the 2021 National NAIDOC Week theme of ‘Heal Country!’ This theme calls for all peoples to continue to seek greater protections for Aboriginal lands, waters, sacred sites and cultural heritage. It invites non-Aboriginal people to embrace Aboriginal people’s cultural knowledge and understanding of Country as part of Australia’s national heritage.
RSVP:Please register your attendance by Friday 2 July 2021. Please advise of any special dietary requirements upon registering.
Please Note:Attendees will be required to practice appropriate physical distancing for the duration of the Flag Raising Ceremony. Please do not attend if you have any flu-like symptoms.The City of Wanneroo is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all attendees and this event will comply with all relevant and recommended Government restrictions and health and safety protocols in place at the time of the event. Registered attendees will be advised of any changes to the event should they occur.
NAIDOC WEEK – CHILDREN’S NOONGAR LANGUAGE LESSON
Bring the kids along for a fun interactive introduction to Noongar Language
Kanopy Kids Movie – July School Holidays – Kids Event
Event in Conference Room, Level 1 – above the library.
While water is welcome, outside food is not able to be consumed in the viewing room. Popcorn will be provided.
Small blankets for your family to sit on are welcome.
If you are unwell, please do not attend this activity.
As social distancing is still in place, please be aware that there may be additional requirements before and during this activity.
NAIDOC Week – Storytelling with Olman Walley
In celebration of NAIDOC Week join us for storytime with Olman Walley, Noongar performer and community leader.
Rainsticks – July School Holidays – Kids Event
Plaque Unveiling – NAIDOC Week 2021
As part of this years City of Belmont NAIDOC 2021 program, the City, in partnership with the City of Belmont Belmont RSL Sub Branch, will recognise and honour the men and women from First Nations Peoples who lived in the City of Belmont area and have served in the Armed Forces in defense of their country. The service will include the unveiling of a dedicated plaque. Light refreshments will be served after the event.
Please note: Attendees will be required to practice appropriate physical distancing for the duration of the course. Do not attend if you have any flu-like symptoms.
The City of Belmont is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all attendees and this event will comply with all relevant and recommended Government restrictions and health and safety protocols in place at the time of the event. Ticket holders will be advised of any changes to the event should they occur.
For the latest about your community, follow the City of Belmont on Facebook, Instagram and sign up for our e-newsletter.
Dreamtime Storytelling, Singing and Activity Session
Sharon Gregory is a Whadjuk Noongar woman and a Noongar Language Teacher and Consultant living in Perth, Western Australia. She has a qualification in teaching Indigenous languages and teaches Noongar Language to children and adults. Sharon has compiled a dictionary and teaches language in the Marribank orthography. During this session to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2021, Sharon will be reading stories to children written by Aboriginal elders and teaching them a song. Designed for primary school-aged children. All materials provided.
This workshop will be delivered in partnership with the Town of Victoria Park during the NAIDOC Week Celebration Event.
Sunset Noongar Community Choir – NAIDOC Week 2021
Kobi has plenty of experience in this area and currently leads choirs around WA including Walyalup Kannajil and Madjitil Moorna choir. He is passionate about bridging cultures with music and loves to share his deep knowledge and respect for Noongar culture and history through song.
Then from 6:30pm, join us for a final screening of ‘Rabbit Proof Fence’. The film follows 3 Aboriginal girls who escape from the Moore River Native Settlement and then walk for nine weeks along 2,400 km of the Australian rabbit-proof fence to return to their community. Book tickets here.
Light refreshments provided.
NAIDOC Week 2021 invites all Australians to embrace this year’s theme of ‘Heal Country’. which calls for all of us to continue to seek greater protections for our lands, our waters, our sacred sites and our cultural heritage from exploitation, desecration, and destruction.
Please note: Attendees will be required to practice appropriate physical distancing for the duration of the course. Do not attend if you have any flu-like symptoms.
The City of Belmont is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all attendees and this event will comply with all relevant and recommended Government restrictions and health and safety protocols in place at the time of the event. Ticket holders will be advised of any changes to the event should they occur.
For the latest about your community, follow the City of Belmont on Facebook, Instagram and sign up for our e-newsletter.
July 11, 2021
Noongarts and Crafts at Arbor Park 1 (Ages 4-11)
Create, make and keep some special Noongar bush craft on this activity and then learn about traditional practices and spear throwing
NAIDOC WEEK 2021 Drop-in arts and crafts
NAIDOC Week is held every year in July. This year NAIDOC Week theme is Heal Country, and starts on Sunday 4th July – Sunday 11th July. Country is more than a place, it is inherit in our identity. We invite people to come and embrace Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledge and understanding of Country. Throughout the week, you will have the opportunity to participate in our fun arts and crafts activities that explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. During these activities, participants will:
- Learn about NAIDOC Week and what it means.
- Learn about the significance of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flag.
- Have the opportunity to get involved in arts and crafts including colouring in, making friendship bracelets and more.
- Learn some Nyoongar words by making chatter boxes using Nyoongar language.
- Learn about the Nyoongar six seasons with our Nyoongar six season sensory boxes for the young ones.
Heal Country! Art Exhibition
Exhibition of paintings by selected Aboriginal artists with the theme Heal Country!
Event Organiser Name:
Event Organiser Email:
Date:
Cost of Entry:
Event Venue:
Maali Festival – Black Swan Theatre
BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY OF WA AND PERTH THEATRE TRUST PRESENT MAALI FESTIVAL CURATED BY IAN MICHAEL AND CHLOE OGILVIE A FREE TWO-DAY FESTIVAL DURING NAIDOC WEEK CELEBRATING THE OLDEST LIVING CULTURES ON EARTH. STATE THEATRE CENTRE OF WA PRICES: Free MAALI FESTIVAL CURATED BY IAN MICHAEL AND CHLOE OGILVIE Set over two incredible days of NAIDOC Week, curators Ian Michael (Wilman Nyoongar) and Chloe Ogilvie (Yamatji Nhanda) bring us a festival reclaiming the State Theatre Centre in Maali, named after the Nyoongar word for black swan. In an act of celebration, community and gathering this multi-disciplinary arts festival will acknowledge and celebrate the incredible breadth and diversity of the world’s oldest living cultures. From traditional dance to a return of the groundbreaking play Bindjareb Pinjarra, with musical acts including electronic duo Electric Fields, Maali is both a connection to a place before, and a look towards the future. Kaya, NAIDOC Week is coming and we’re throwing a party. Actually – a festival! Free for all! The whole street is invited. This includes you. Tell the city, tell the state, tell the country. It’s time to listen. It’s time to acknowledge. It’s time to dance. It’s time. Full program details to be advised on our website or join our mailing list to find out more. More Information at: https://www.facebook.com/BlackSwanStateTheatreCompany https://twitter.com/blackswanstc https://instagram.com/blackswanstc/ https://bsstc.com.au/whats-on/maali-festival 2021 season trailer https://bit.ly/2JQpH6L https://www.bsstc.com.au/plays/maali-festival
Gumnut Bush Animals with Debra Haseldine
Join us at the WA Museum Boola Bardip as we celebrate NAIDOC Week 2021 around this year’s theme, Heal Country! Join proud Mirning/Kokatha woman, Debra Haseldine, WA Museum’s Assistant Curator Anthropology and Archaeology, and create your own gumnut bush animal while learning about the different animals that live on Nyoongar boodja (Country). Participants will:
- Learn about NAIDOC Week and why it’s important.
- Learn about the local animals that live on Nyoongar boodja through a hands on experience.
- Have the opportunity to create your own gumnut bush animal baby and take it home.
This is a family friendly event – we encourage parents to create with your child, and enjoy the experience!
Dates
July 10, 2021
NAIDOC WEEK 2021 Drop-in arts and crafts
NAIDOC Week is held every year in July. This year NAIDOC Week theme is Heal Country, and starts on Sunday 4th July – Sunday 11th July. Country is more than a place, it is inherit in our identity. We invite people to come and embrace Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledge and understanding of Country. Throughout the week, you will have the opportunity to participate in our fun arts and crafts activities that explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. During these activities, participants will:
- Learn about NAIDOC Week and what it means.
- Learn about the significance of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flag.
- Have the opportunity to get involved in arts and crafts including colouring in, making friendship bracelets and more.
- Learn some Nyoongar words by making chatter boxes using Nyoongar language.
- Learn about the Nyoongar six seasons with our Nyoongar six season sensory boxes for the young ones.
Heal Country! Art Exhibition
Exhibition of paintings by selected Aboriginal artists with the theme Heal Country!
Event Organiser Name:
Event Organiser Email:
Date:
Cost of Entry:
Event Venue:
Maali Festival – Black Swan Theatre
BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY OF WA AND PERTH THEATRE TRUST PRESENT MAALI FESTIVAL CURATED BY IAN MICHAEL AND CHLOE OGILVIE A FREE TWO-DAY FESTIVAL DURING NAIDOC WEEK CELEBRATING THE OLDEST LIVING CULTURES ON EARTH. STATE THEATRE CENTRE OF WA PRICES: Free MAALI FESTIVAL CURATED BY IAN MICHAEL AND CHLOE OGILVIE Set over two incredible days of NAIDOC Week, curators Ian Michael (Wilman Nyoongar) and Chloe Ogilvie (Yamatji Nhanda) bring us a festival reclaiming the State Theatre Centre in Maali, named after the Nyoongar word for black swan. In an act of celebration, community and gathering this multi-disciplinary arts festival will acknowledge and celebrate the incredible breadth and diversity of the world’s oldest living cultures. From traditional dance to a return of the groundbreaking play Bindjareb Pinjarra, with musical acts including electronic duo Electric Fields, Maali is both a connection to a place before, and a look towards the future. Kaya, NAIDOC Week is coming and we’re throwing a party. Actually – a festival! Free for all! The whole street is invited. This includes you. Tell the city, tell the state, tell the country. It’s time to listen. It’s time to acknowledge. It’s time to dance. It’s time. Full program details to be advised on our website or join our mailing list to find out more. More Information at: https://www.facebook.com/BlackSwanStateTheatreCompany https://twitter.com/blackswanstc https://instagram.com/blackswanstc/ https://bsstc.com.au/whats-on/maali-festival 2021 season trailer https://bit.ly/2JQpH6L https://www.bsstc.com.au/plays/maali-festival
July 11, 2021
NAIDOC WEEK 2021 Drop-in arts and crafts
NAIDOC Week is held every year in July. This year NAIDOC Week theme is Heal Country, and starts on Sunday 4th July – Sunday 11th July. Country is more than a place, it is inherit in our identity. We invite people to come and embrace Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledge and understanding of Country. Throughout the week, you will have the opportunity to participate in our fun arts and crafts activities that explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. During these activities, participants will:
- Learn about NAIDOC Week and what it means.
- Learn about the significance of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flag.
- Have the opportunity to get involved in arts and crafts including colouring in, making friendship bracelets and more.
- Learn some Nyoongar words by making chatter boxes using Nyoongar language.
- Learn about the Nyoongar six seasons with our Nyoongar six season sensory boxes for the young ones.
Heal Country! Art Exhibition
Exhibition of paintings by selected Aboriginal artists with the theme Heal Country!
Event Organiser Name:
Event Organiser Email:
Date:
Cost of Entry:
Event Venue:
Noongarts and Crafts at Arbor Park 1 (Ages 4-11)
Create, make and keep some special Noongar bush craft on this activity and then learn about traditional practices and spear throwing
Noongar Language in Song
WA Museum Boola Bardip has teamed up with renowned indigenous artist Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse to introduce a highly engaging series of experiences that focus on the importance of keeping Noongar language and culture alive as well as learning original Noongar language songs. The program, focusing on Noongar language workshops and musical performances, welcomes people from all ages and abilities and focuses on the four principles of Koort (heart), Moort (family/community), Boodja (land) and Koorlangka (children/legacy). Songs include Bindi Bindi, which looks at the parallels between Noongar language and the journey of the Butterfly, and Ninnyok, a story that connects to ANZAC narratives. Workshops run for four consecutive Sundays and on the last workshop, participants are invited to bring along their friends and family for a sing-along concert in language. Presenters: Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse [ginawilliams.com.au] Location: Woodside Learning Studios
If you register for a tour, program or an event, general entry is included in your booking.
Dates
- Family Halloween Events in Perth - October 12, 2021
- Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre, Wembley - October 8, 2021
- The Listies – Hamlet: Prince of Skidmark - October 7, 2021
- Family Friendly Events for October - September 23, 2021
- Biara Cafe, Kings Park - September 23, 2021
- Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in Perth - September 15, 2021
- Wadjemup Museum - September 12, 2021
- September Family Friendly Events in Perth - August 25, 2021
- Father’s Day Events in Perth - August 18, 2021
- H&N Strawberries, Gnangara - August 11, 2021
