Last years award winners with Member for Orange Phil Donato and Councillor Niel Westcott.
NAIDOC Week is an annual celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia. NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. This year the Parkes NAIDOC Family Fun Day will be held on Saturday 7th September, at the Wiradjuri Amphitheatre at Bushman Hill.
This is a free, vibrant event and is open to people of all ages, and from all backgrounds. This year’s NAIDOC celebration promises a day full of culture. The event is based on this year’s theme, “Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud”, which celebrates the enduring strength of Indigenous culture and unapologetic celebration of Indigenous identity.
The day will feature many local performances, a smoking ceremony and Wiradjuri artifacts Will also be on display. An awards ceremony will be held to recognise the contributions of local community members towards the Wiradjuri culture and heritage.
The day will also include other activities such as a free sausage sizzle, service information stalls, traditional weaving, emergency services vehicles, and children’s activities such as a jumping castle, face painting and temporary tattoos.
The Parkes NAIDOC Family Fun Day offers a heartfelt invitation and a wonderful opportunity for all the community to come together and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity while having a great time with family and friends.
It’s about enjoyment, cultural exchange, and community – it’s genuinely a lot of fun for everyone involved, so come along with your friends and family on the day.