Western Australians are invited to explore our state’s rich cultural history over the coming week as state and nation celebrate NAIDOC Week 2020
This year’s theme for NAIDOC is “Always Was, Always Will”, which recognizes that First Nations people have occupied and cared for Australia for over 65,000 years
Indigenous Affairs Minister Ben Wyatt kicked off WA’s week of celebrations last night at Esperance Tjaltjraak Native Title Indigenous Society’s NAIDOC Ball
Today, Minister Wyatt also opened the NAIDOC Week Kalgoorlie Festival, where guests could enjoy music and other entertainment, Indigenous food stalls, markets and workshops
Events will be held statewide through November 15, 2020, including walking tours, exhibits and online virtual tours
For more information on NAIDOC Week 2020 and to find an event near you, visit: https: // wwwnaidocorgau
The WA Museum Boola Bardip will continue celebrating WA Aboriginal culture beyond NAIDOC week with the Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters exhibit, the new museum’s first major special exhibit, which will be on display from day one. opening on November 21 2020
« I remember a time not so long ago when the phrase ‘always has been, always will be, Aboriginal land’ was a slogan shouted in chorus at protests by marginalized Indigenous people and their supporters.
« This statement is now widely accepted and accepted by the entire community of Western Australia, demonstrating how our state has matured as an inclusive society
« Western Australians are increasingly embracing the reality that our state’s extraordinary landscapes have always been and always will be Aboriginal lands
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« I encourage all Western Australians to participate in NAIDOC Week 2020 to discover and recognize the incredible contribution of indigenous peoples to our state »
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World News – UA – “It always has been, it always will be”: WA recognizes the contribution of First Nations peoples
