A message from Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous) Kelly Humphrey.
I am thrilled to invite you to join in the celebrations for ACU NAIDOC Week, from 19 to 23 August. This is an opportunity for our ACU community to unite with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, staff, and communities.
This year's theme, "Keep the Fires Burning. Loud, Blak, and Proud," resonates with our cultures' vibrant spirit and enduring resilience.
ACU NAIDOC Week is held during the semester (following the official NAIDOC Week in July) to allow students to participate. It is a time for learning, celebrating, and participating in rich, unique and resilient Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures.
Each of our campuses will host various events throughout the week, including workshops, movie screenings, and cultural activities. You can see all the details of the events at your campus in the schedule below. This is a wonderful chance to deepen your understanding, forge meaningful connections, and celebrate the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and communities.
ACU staff and students are also invited to attend an online event on Friday 23 August at 11 am, to hear from Campaign Director of YES23 Dean Parkin.
Mr Parkin is from the Quandamooka peoples of Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) in Queensland. From 2020 to 2023, he was focused on achieving a successful referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament as the CEO of Australians for Indigenous Constitutional Recognition and Campaign Director of YES23.
When: Friday 23 August,11am -12pm
Where: MS Teams
I encourage you to join the festivities and participate in the diverse range of events that ACU NAIDOC Week offers. Your participation will enrich your experience here at ACU and contribute to the collective celebration of First People's incredible cultures.
Let's come together to learn and celebrate, keeping the fires of culture, community, and connection burning brightly.
Jump to:
North Sydney Campus - Yalbalinga
Strathfield Campus - Yalbalinga
Melbourne Campus - Jim-Baa-Yer
Canberra Campus - Dhara Daramoolen
| Date | Time and location |
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| Monday 19 August | 10am: Flag raising ceremony Location: Brisbane Flag Poles Welcome to Country by Aunty Maroochy Barambah |
| 11am: Morning tea after flag raising ceremony | |
| Tuesday 20 August |
10am -12pm: Blak Market Day
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| Wednesday 21 August | 12pm: NAIDOC Liturgy in collaboration with Campus Ministry and Clinton McGoldrick presiding Location: Weemala Dance Circle Lunch provided afterwards |
| Thursday 22 August | 10am - 12 pm: Film screening: 'In my Blood it runs' Location: Gaudete Centre Co-delivered with Brisbane Library |
| Friday 23 August | 12pm - 2pm: Blak, Loud and Proud! Student-led art workshop Third-year physiotherapy student Jaimie Bryant will be joined by second year student Amy Bird to host this art workshop. Location: Weemala outdoor area |
| Date | Time and location |
|---|---|
| Monday 19 August | 11am - 12pm: Flag raising ceremony, presentations, smoking ceremony and performance by Muggera. Location: ACU North Sydney Flag Poles |
| 12pm - 2pm: NAIDOC theme individual art workshop hosted by Aboriginal Cultural Immersions. with light refreshments. Location: outdoor common area, James Carroll Building |
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| 1pm - 2pm: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music playlist Location: Outdoor Common Area, James Carroll Building |
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| Tuesday 20 August | 12pm: Film screening: 'In my Blood it runs' Location: North Sydney Library |
| 1pm - 2pm: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music playlist Location: outdoor common area, James Carroll Building |
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| 1.30pm - 2.30pm: Weaving Workshop with Aunty Karleen Location: outdoor common area, James Carroll Building |
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| 1.30pm - 2.30pm: NAIDOC Week Collaborative Art Activity for staff and students Location: outdoor common area, James Carroll Building |
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| Wednesday 21 August | 1pm - 2pm: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music playlist. Location: outdoor common area, James Carroll Building |
| Thursday 22 August | 1pm - 2pm: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music playlist. Location: outdoor common area, James Carroll Building |
| Friday 23 August | 1pm - 2pm - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music playlist Location: outdoor common area, James Carroll Building |
| Date | Time and location |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 20 August | 12pm - Film screening: 'In my Blood it runs'. Location: Foyer at Blacktown Campus |
| Wednesday 21 August | 11.30am - Welcome and presentations Location: Foyer at Blacktown Campus |
| Time TBC: Nin Birrung-wa Gili-bu (Stars are Shining) Experience hosted by Aboriginal Cultural Immersions with light refreshments | |
| 1pm - 2pm: NAIDOC Week Collaborative Art Activity for staff and students. Location: outdoor common area, James Carroll Building (40 Edward Street, North Sydney) |
| Date | Time and location |
|---|---|
| Monday 19 August | 1pm - 2pm: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music playlist Location: Main Quad |
| Tuesday 20 August | 12pm: Film screening - 'In my Blood it runs' Location: Strathfield Library |
| 1pm - 2pm: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music playlist Location: Main Quad |
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| Wednesday 21 August | 1pm - 2pm: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music playlist Location: Main Quad |
| Thursday 22 August | 11.30am - 12pm: Flag raising ceremony, welcome and presentations Location: ACU Strathfield Flag Poles |
| 12pm - 2pm: Shared Knowledge Cultural Experience with bush tucker Location: Yalbalinga Garden |
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| 1pm - 2pm: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music playlist Location: Main Quad |
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| 2pm - 3pm: NAIDOC Week Collaborative Art Activity for Staff and Students Location: outdoor common area, James Carroll Building (40 Edward Street, North Sydney) |
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| 2pm - 3pm: Weaving Workshop with Aunty Karleen Location: Main Quad |
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| Friday 23 August | 1pm - 2pm: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music playlist Location: Main Quad. |
| Date | Time and location |
|---|---|
| Monday 19 August | 12pm: Musical performance by Ngiyaampaa Singer/Songwriter Pirritu Followed by afternoon tea Location: The South Cafe Lounge, 420.G |
| Tuesday 20 August | 10am: Flag raising ceremony Location: St Mary of the Cross Square |
| 11am: Community Yarning Circle Location: The South Café Lounge, 420.G |
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| 1pm: Film screening: 'In my Blood it runs' Location: Urban Theatre, 421.G & LG Melbourne Campus |
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| Thursday 22 August | 10.30am - 11am: NAIDOC Week Liturgy by Campus Ministry Followed by morning tea Location: 420.G Mary Glowrey Building South Cafe |
| Friday 23 August | 9.30am: Community Yarning Circle Location: The South Café Lounge, 420.G |
| Date | Time and location |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 21 August | 10am: Flag raising ceremony Venue: The Flagpole Garden Bed |
| 12pm: Aboriginal Singer/Songwriter Maylene Yinarr based in Naarm Location: The Forbes Café |
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| 1.30pm: Film screening: 'In my Blood it runs' Location: Connors Hall, 101.G.20 |
| Date | Time and location |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 21 August | 12pm: NAIDOC Mass at Campus Chapel followed by light refreshments in Signadou Rose Garden |
| Thursday 22 August | 11.30am: Welcome to Country, Smoking Ceremony, with a free kangaroo BBQ and cultural activity Location: Blackfriars Fountain Garden |
| Friday 23 August | 10am - 12pm - Film screening: 'In my Blood it runs' Location: Veritas building 301.1.20 |
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