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HAPPY NAIDOC WEEK

HAPPY NAIDOC WEEK

Happy NAIDOC week everyone.

NAIDOC Week is a special time in Australia that celebrates the culture, history, achievements of Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander people. The Theme for this year is For Our Elders. I will attach the artwork for this year and information about it below.

During NAIDOC Week people both First Nations and allies gather to learn and share stories, dance, music, and art. Its a chance to acknowledge the contributions First Nations Australians have made to the country and celebrate. Many events and activities are on like cultural performances, workshops and community festivals. If you google NAIDOC events in your area something will pop up.

It is also a time to reflect on the challenges faced by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and work towards reconcilliation.

NAIDOC Week is an important opportunity for everyone to come together and show respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Personally, I am First Nations man from the lands of the Arrernte (pronounced Arunda) people. My household is made up of both strong ally’s and proud First Nations people.

NAIDOC week to me is an opportunity to show off what I am so proud of, take my children to events, and connect with other mob.

Share below, with privacy as a consideration, what you plan on doing this week to celebrate, and show support. Also, what can you do after NAIDOC week to continue this support

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Ohhhhhhh I thought you were talking about pronouns @tyme
like if the word he/she is different to each other.
But to answer your actual question
I’m not sure.

And no absolutely not, I grew up not learning about any of this, had very little connection to culture until I was old enough to do my own research pretty much. Always known I am Aboriginal not given much of an opportunity to learn about it as a kid in fairness we were in survival mode so learning about culture wasnt even a thing.
Which is why I want my kids to learn from a young age so they feel that pride and excitement, not shame, guilt and the unknown that comes with it.
But also to be a strong ally. my family make up means one of our boys is not First Nations but he is the strongest ally and wants to learn about culture that his younger bro (and one to come) and dad feel so connected to which is why it is special to me that has picked up so many words in language

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Hi @ArraDreaming

I actually watched a story on Netflix yesterday ‘in my blood it runs’ it was really eye opening. The 10 yr old that it’s on is an ‘Arrernte’ person.

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Your boy not be First Nations by blood, but he sure sounds he is First Nations by heart @ArraDreaming .

As I learn more and more about First Nations, my heart really grows fond of culture, the language, connection with nature, the dreaming. It is such an incredible journey.

It's so incredible to be able to share this with you.

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Oh that’s great @Captain24 thanks for sharing 😊😊

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I’m a Wiradjuri person. But to be totally honest I don’t really know much about it. @ArraDreaming. I’ve been to a few sites in the area but never really went any deeper. Maybe I should.

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This app is a lot easier then that site, I have found especially with kids
@tyme https://www.indigemoji.com.au/emojis

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Thanks for sharing @Captain24

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Last night my partner and I watched the Adam Goodes documentary - a hard watch at times but would recommend, whether you are footy minded or not its about more then. That

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It's excellent @ArraDreaming

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Have you watched it @hanami?
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