First Nation’s Elders have played, and continue to play, an important role and hold a prominent place in our communities and in their families. They are cultural knowledge holders, trailblazers, nurturers, advocates, teachers, survivors, leaders, hard workers and loved family members.
This year, NAIDOC week celebrates First Nation’s Elders and reflect on their role in modern society and in indigenous communities.
There are many opportunities to celebrate First Nations people this NAIDOC week:
Story time
Join us at the library for a NAIDOC Week Storytime to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture during NAIDOC week. Recommended for ages 3-8.
4 July, 11am at Mornington Library. Free, bookings essential.
Art making workshop with Sammy Trist
Working with natural Indigenous materials ochre and gum leaves, Sammy will help you explore your own connection to nature and show you how to create your own meaningful token of Country.
6 July, 11am at MPRG. Cost: $15
Layers of Blak
Bringing beauty to an ugly and brutal history, 11 Victorian First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and designers, have wrestled with colonial history to present their stories, layered with meaning – of healing, resilience, collaboration and empowerment. This is powerful storytelling through exquisite contemporary jewellery. Presented by Koori Heritage Trust.
Now showing at MPRG until until 3 September, free
Guided walk and meditation
Join a guided walk of the Wildlife Sanctuary and Yidaki-led meditation with Living Culture Ltd.
The Briars, 9 July. Cost: $46.50 adult, $36.50 concession/child
Art exhibition
Visit the Mornington Library to see an exhibition of Indigenous art curated from the Civic Collection.Free, 3 – 31 July
