This NAIDOC Week, immerse yourself in the world’s oldest continuing culture
Sunday 3 to Sunday 10 July is NAIDOC (‘National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee’) Week, when we celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
There’s a range of incredible events planned – both at Deakin and in the wider community – so pop the following in your diary to ensure you don’t miss out.
Attend a free screening of Off Country
Off Country follows the lives of seven Indigenous students as they leave home to spend a year at one of the most elite boarding schools in the country, Geelong Grammar.
Wrestling with their conflicting identities as students moving between boarding life and home life, Off Country is a complex portrait of what it’s like to be an Indigenous child in Australia today.
When: Wednesday 6 July, 5pm
Geelong Village Cinemas, 194–200 Ryrie St – Register now.
Enjoy the Tradition, Community, Strength library exhibition*
Don’t miss this free exhibition of historical and contemporary artworks by a diverse group of First Nations artists. These woven, bark and print mediums celebrate Indigenous knowledge and community through continuing cultural and creative practices.
When: Monday 4 July to Friday 12 August
Burwood Library Gallery, Level 2.
Learn traditional basket-weaving
Learn the basics of basket-weaving in a relaxed workshop to be held at our Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool campuses. At the Waurn Ponds event, you’ll also have the chance to hear from First Nations academics on the Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! theme, allyship and the importance of NAIDOC Week.
Warrnambool:
Monday 11 July, 11am to 1pm
Brother Fox, Building H – Register now
Waurn Ponds:
Thursday 14 July, 11am to 1pm
Harold Mitchell Performance Space at NIKERI Institute (Building KC) – Register now
But wait, there’s more!
There will be lots more happening during NAIDOC Week, including Welcome to Country ceremonies on each campus, and some incredible cultural conversations and performances. Keep checking our NAIDOC Week events page for all the info – and stay tuned for an exciting playlist competition!
You may also want to visit the NAIDOC Week website for more information and free posters and merchandise.
*Image credit: Robert FIELDING. Holding #2 (punu) 2020. C type print on lustre paper. Deakin University Art Collection. © and courtesy of the artist, Blackartprojects and Mimili Maku Arts.