This year’s NAIDOC Week in Canberra commemorates 50 years of honoring Indigenous voices, cultures, and resilience. The theme, “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision, and Legacy,” sets the tone for a week-long celebration from Sunday 6 to Sunday 13 July. It not only looks back at past achievements but also forward to a future empowered by young First Nations leaders, community vision, and ancestral legacy.
NAIDOC Week’s special events and festivals offer a diverse range of experiences. From the Elegance in Heritage First Nations Jewellery Exhibition to A Good Kind of Trouble with Brooke Blurton and Melanie Saward, there are opportunities to engage with Indigenous art, storytelling, and literature. The NAIDOC at Tuggeranong Library event promises storytelling, craft activities, and performances for all ages.
For those interested in theater, the rock ‘n’ roll extravaganza “Big Name, No Blankets” celebrates the musical journey of Sammy Tjapanangka Butcher and the Warumpi Band. Another highlight is the screening of “SPEAR” followed by a Q&A with director Stephen Page AO, exploring themes of dislocation and identity through dance.
Exhibitions like “10 years of NAIDOC in the North” at Belco Arts and “Djinindira (Ginninderra)” by Bradley Mapiva offer insights into Aboriginal culture, history, and artistry. The “Kulata Tjuta: Tirkilpa” installation at the National Gallery of Australia showcases the traditional art of making wooden spears, while “Ever Present: First Peoples Art of Australia” at the same venue presents a survey of historical and contemporary Indigenous artworks.
For sports enthusiasts, the Warriors Basketball Club NAIDOC Tournament 2025 provides a platform to celebrate Indigenous culture through sport. Meanwhile, the Maring Ngala Walk at Lanyon Homestead offers a cultural experience led by Ngunawal custodian Wally Bell.
Workshops and programs during NAIDOC Week include printmaking workshops, weaving sessions, and storytelling events. From the NAIDOC Week Lino Cut Printmaking Workshop to the NAIDOC Week Yuma Yarn Weaving Workshops, there are opportunities to engage with traditional Indigenous practices and art forms.
NAIDOC Week 2025 in Canberra promises a rich tapestry of events, exhibitions, performances, and activities that honor and celebrate the diverse cultures, histories, and achievements of Australia’s First Nations peoples.
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