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What did you do for NAIDOC week??

ArraDreaming Member

What did you do for NAIDOC week??

This thread is open to everyone, whether you identify or not.

What did you do to celebrate or recognise NAIDOC week, did you go to any local events 

Me and my family did not make it to any major events but we did go to our local cultural centre for a walk and a coffee today which was a good outing for us all 

We recently had a baby so it was exciting to take her out safely in the pram to a place that is important to me with our entire family 

I really needed  it 

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ArraDreaming Senior Contributor Banned

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Yeah I feel you mate I just lost my cousin back on country and couldnt go to say goodbye 

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ArraDreaming Senior Contributor Banned

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is it okay in your mob to say someones gone to the Dreaming when they pass away?

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Till23 Senior Contributor

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Yes @ArraDreaming Dad will eventually go there.

It is a bit difficult to negotiate in modern society, but if all the cultural things are carried out he will go there.

If not, he can get trapped between the two worlds. I had an episode of that when he had passed away but things had not been done because of things and he visited me one evening and I felt terrible I had not been able to do the things yet. It has settled down now.

I am watching Gardening Australia on ABC - they are having a special NAIDOC edition - I think they are talking to an Arrente lady - I missed it because i'm typing

I'm sorry about your cousin and that you couldn't get there, but sounds like the next generation was arriving for you

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ArraDreaming Senior Contributor Banned

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Thanks for sharing

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ArraDreaming Senior Contributor Banned

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@Till23  what is your favourite thing your dad taught you about culture
Also hi @Appleblossom feel free to say hello

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tyme Senior Contributor Banned

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Hi @Till23 ,

 

I wanted to pass by and reach out to say thank you for sharing. I see that this may be an incredibly hard time for you in terms of your dad passing away. We thank you for sharing your vulnerabilities with the community.

 

As I read these post @ArraDreaming @Till23 , I am learning more and more. I thank you for giving me the opportunity to learn and feel connected to each of you.

 

We are here for you if there is anything we can do @Till23 

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ArraDreaming Senior Contributor Banned

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And your right Till23 I just read the bottom of your reply about my cousin… wild timing! Gotta be something in that hey?

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ArraDreaming Senior Contributor Banned

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Thanks for joining in tyme
We went out this morning while the sun was shining and took the kids for a walk to my favourite spot
Ended with a bull ant bite for one kid and a very sore back on my end but 90% of the time it was fun

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Till23 Senior Contributor

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Sorry Unable to perform this action at this time is the Orange box warning when I try to like your post @tyme - thanks for your kind words

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tyme Senior Contributor Banned

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Can you send through a screenshot later @ArraDreaming ? We have reported it already, but another screenshot will help.

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