NAIDOC WEEK 7-14 JULY 2024
KEEP THE FIRE BURNING!
BLAK, LOUD AND PROUD
National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.
This year's theme chosen by the National NAIDOC Committee, is Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud.
The theme honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture – with fire a symbol of connection to Country, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Coorparoo State school will be celebrating NAIDOC week from 17 – 21 June with Indigenous activities such as Storytelling by Trevor Fourmile, Indigenous Author, Kylie Hill, Indigenous artist, whole school artwork, tutors from Ngutana Lui Indigenous centre teaching Aboriginal men's roles for hunting and weaponry and Indigenous games at lunch times. A week of culture and fun to end the semester.
From Shiven Pilli and Ayana Dave, Cultural Captains