It’s NAIDOC Week, and local councils in the west have a range of events and programs planned to celebrate and amplify the history, culture and storytelling of First Nations people and communities!
City of Maribyrnong starts the week with Welcome to Country, smoking ceremony and yarning circle, followed by a musical performance, art workshop and film screening –> https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Community/Community-and-Cultural-celebrations/NAIDOC-Week
Brimbank City Council is holding various hands-on arts workshops across the week –> https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/living-here/our-community/traditional-custodians/significant-first-nations-dates/naidoc
Hobsons Bay City Council‘s NAIDOC activities include ‘Wayapa’ meditation, flag raising ceremony and reading and slam poetry events –> https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/Arts-Events-Culture/Cultural-Heritage/First-Nations-Cultural-Programs/NAIDOC-Week
Wyndham City Council, meanwhile, is hosting a diverse program featuring a bush tukka workshop, film screening and running festival –> https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/naidoc
