NAIDOC Week 2008 in the city
For many members of the Australian Indigenous community, NAIDOC Week is a time to reflect on, and celebrate, the Aboriginal culture ‘ whether you’re indigenous or not. And there are plenty of events happening around the inner-city next week in Sydney.
After The Apology
28 June 10.00am – 4pm
The forum will include first hand accounts from members of the Stolen Generation and local community workers, as well as interactive workshops.
Venue: Redfern Community Centre 29 Hugo Street Redfern
RSVP Tracey Duncan, Aboriginal Community Development Officer on 9265 9333 as places are limited
NAIDOC Launch 2008 ‘ Film Screening and Community BBQ
6 July 2.00pm – 6.00pm
Outdoor BBQ from 2pm; Indoor film screening of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander short films in partnership with Blackscreens Australia AFC from 4pm; Basketball and kids activities; Aboriginal performers and live entertainment.
Venue: Peter Forsythe Auditorium. Cnr Franklin, Glebe Point Road and Grose Street, Glebe.
March and Flag Raising Ceremony
7 July
March from Redfern Park to Pemulwuy Park, Redfern, 10am – 11am.
Flag Raising Ceremony at Pemulwuy Park, 11:00am – 12:30pm.
BBQ at Redfern Community Centre, 29 Hugo Street Redfern, 12:30pm onwards.
NAIDOC Week Storytime with with Adam Hill
8 July, 10.00am – 11.00am
Attend a special storytime and craft activity for primary school – aged children with local identity and artist Adam Hill.
Venue: Waterloo Library, 770 Elizabeth Street Waterloo. Bookings essential, phone 9288 5688.
Aboriginal Art: Meaning and Symbolism with Adam Hill
10 July, 6.30pm
Local artist and storyteller, Adam Hill, will explore the meaning and symbolism of traditional and contemporary Aboriginal art.
Venue: Glebe Library, 186 Glebe Point Road, Glebe. Bookings essential, phone 9298 3060.
NAIDOC Family, Sports & Market Day
11 July, 10.00am – 4.00pm
Mini festival showcasing Aboriginal performers, artists, free BBQ, sporting personalities and the ever popular Redfern Market Day.
Venue: Alexandria Park, Buckland Street Alexandria.
Woolloomooloo Family Day
12 July, 10.00am – 3.00pm
Entertainment and activities including boomerang painting, a didgeridoo and artefacts workshop, live music, kids’ activities, free BBQ and more.
Venue: Forbes St Reserve (between Nicholson and Best Streets).
