We all Stand on

calendar of events

N A I D O C W E E K 2 0 1 5

L E A R N , R E S P E C T A N D C E L E B R AT E

WAGGA WAGGA NAIDOC COMMITTEE PRESENTS

S U N DAY 5 – S U N DAY 1 2 J U LY 2 0 1 5

sacredg r o u n d

PROUDLY FUNDED BY:

What is NAIDOC WEEK?NAIDOC Week is held in the first full week of July. It is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements and is an opportunity to recognise the contributions that Indigenous Australians make to our country and our society. NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee which sought to increase awareness in the wider community of Indigenous Australians. We encourage all Australians to participate in the celebrations and activities that take place across the nation during NAIDOC Week.

A word from the Wagga Wagga NAIDOC CommitteeThis year the national NAIDOC theme is ‘We all Stand on Sacred Ground: Learn, Respect & Celebrate’. In honour of this, the community are invited to take part in celebrating the wonderfully vibrant, culturally rich and colourful Aboriginal culture. Our committee, along with various other local service providers, have created events that will take you on a journey, combining traditional knowledge with modern elements.

NAIDOC Week 2015 offers an event for everyone, from learning to dance at the hip hop classes to dancing up a storm at the NAIDOC Masquerade Ball. Community can enjoy a cultural tour of our city or join us for the closing ceremony by the Wollundry Lagoon. We look forward to sharing our wonderful culture with you!

Wagga Wagga NAIDOC Committee

#wagganaidoc2015 3

FRIDAY 3 JULYSHINE FOR KIDS: COLOURFUL DREAMING ART EXHIBITIONWagga Wagga Art Gallery in partnership with SHINE for Kids is proud to be showcasing an exhibition of Indigenous artwork created by the talented participants of the Colourful Dreaming program. Find out more at: www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/art-galleryEXHIBITIONLocation: E3 art space, Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, cnr Baylis & Morrow StsDates: Friday 3 - Sunday 12 July 2015Cost: Free

LAUNCHLocation: E3 art space, Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, cnr Baylis & Morrow StsDate: Friday 3 July 2015Time: 6pm-8pmCost: Free

SUNDAY 5 JULYANNUAL MAWANG GAWAY NAIDOC WEEK STREET PARADEYou are invited to take part in the Annual Mawang Gaway NAIDOC Week Street Parade. People who wish to join in should meet at the corner of Morgan and Baylis Streets at 10:45am.Location: Cnr Baylis & Morgan StreetsTime: 11am

NAIDOC WEEK OFFICIAL CEREMONYJoin Wagga Wagga City Council for the NAIDOC Week official ceremony followed by morning tea.

Location: Wagga Wagga City Council Forecourt, Cnr Morrow & Baylis StreetsTime: 11:30am

MONDAY 6 JULYTAFE NSW RIVERINA INSTITUTE COMMUNITY DAY & SERVICES EXPOEveryone is invited to attend the TAFE NSW Riverina Institute Community Day & Services Expo during NAIDOC Week. There will be a communtiy BBQ and an exciting range of kid’s activities and stalls to browse around.Location: Tolland Hub, Bruce StreetTime: 10am - 2pmCost: Free

4 NAIDOC Week 2015 | We all Stand on Sacred Ground

TUESDAY 7 JULY

NAIDOC WEEK NIGHT AT THE MOVIESBring your family along to Forum 6 Cinema for a fun night at the movies! The night will start with Indigenous short film ‘High Tide’ kindly provided in-kind by Black Screen, followed by the hilarious family flick ‘Minions’. Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.Wagga Wagga NAIDOC Committee acknowledges the assistance of Black Screen, an initiative of the National Film & Sound Archive.Location: Forum 6 CinemaTime: 6pmCost: $13 per person. Each ticket includes entry to the films and a Kids Combo (small soft drink, small popcorn and a lollipop).RSVP: Bookings essential. Tickets can be purchased online at www.eventbrite.com.au or by calling 6926 9358.

WEDNESDAY 8 JULYBREAKFAST & CELEBRATION OF ABORIGINAL PLACE DECLARATIONSJoin us for breakfast and a celebration of Aboriginal Place declarations for Wollundry Lagoon and Tony Ireland Park, Wiradjuri Reserve and Gobba Beach, and Bomen Lagoon. These locations around Wagga Wagga have been formally recognised as Aboriginal Places, providing official recognition and protection of these significant parts of the Aboriginal cultural landscape.Time: Breakfast commences at 8:30am, followed by a brief ceremony at 9am.Location: Burns Way, Wollundry Lagoon.Cost: Free.RSVP: Booking are essential. Please call Ethan Williams on 6969 0717 or email ethan.williams@environment.nsw.gov.au

#wagganaidoc2015 5

CULTURAL TOUR OF ABORIGINAL SIGNIFICANT SITESThis cultural tour will take you on a journey to the various Aboriginal sites within Wagga Wagga and surrounding areas. Led by local Wiradjuri man and Local Land Services representative James Ingram, this tour will include lunch at The Rock Nature Reserve, which is also a recognised Aboriginal significant site. Location: Bus will depart from Burns Way, Wollundry Lagoon at 9:30am sharp.Time: 9.30amCost: $25 per person. This includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.Bookings essential. Tickets can be purchased online at www.eventbrite.com.au or by calling 6926 9358.

THURSDAY 9 JULYWAGGA WAGGA REGIONAL FAMILY DAY CARE’S NAIDOC OPEN DAYAunty Jocelyn Williams will be sharing her beautiful dreamtime stories and leading us in art and craft to celebrate NAIDOC week.Location: WWRFDC Playsession Hall, Botanic Gardens, Macleay Street, Wagga WaggaTime: 10am-12pm

FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMUNITY EVENTFamily & Community Services are hosting a free community BBQ with kids activities at the Tolland Hub as part of local NAIDOC Week celebrations. Head on down to the hub with your family and friends as it promises to be a great day out for all!Location: Tolland Hub, Bruce StreetTime: 10am-2pmCost: FreeFor further details contact Pamela Nix on 6937 9346.

ELDERS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LUNCHEONJoin the Wagga Wagga NAIDOC Committee as we honour, respect and celebrate our local Aboriginal Elders for their hardwork and dedication to our community. Attendees will enjoy a 3 course dinner incorporating traditional Indigenous flavours.For more information contact 69269358.Location: Magpies Nest, 20 Pine Gully RoadTime: 12pmThis event is by invitation only.

6 NAIDOC Week 2015 | We all Stand on Sacred Ground

SATURDAY 10 JULYHIP HOP DANCE WORKSHOPWant to learn Hip Hop? Join choreographer, Centennial Tuvale for a relaxed and fun-filled dance workshop and learn how to combine basic Hip Hop moves into a short dance routine.Location: Glenfield Neighbourhood Centre, 1 Tanda PlaceWorkshop 1: 11am-12:30pmWorkshop 2: 1pm-2:30pmCost: $6 per person to be paid at the door. Lunch included. Workshop is for ages 13+ only.

SUNDAY 12 JULYCOMMUNITY BBQ & GATHERINGCome together and celebrate the closing of NAIDOC Week at the Community BBQ & Gathering on the banks of the beautiful Wollundry Lagoon. Grab a picnic rug, fold-up chairs and find a spot on the lawn with your family and friends and take in performances by incredibly talented members of our local community as part of the Open Mic session. Enjoy a community BBQ and an exciting range of kid’s activities and stalls. Intereach will be launching their Reconciliation Action Plan 2015-2017. Bring your old bicycle helmet to exchange it for a new Aboriginal designed one supplied by Roads and Maritime Services.Location: Wollundry LagoonTime: 12pmCost: FreeThis event will be cancelled in case of wet weather.

FRIDAY 10 JULYNAIDOC MASQUERADE BALL & AWARDSPut on your fanciest evening dress and get ready for a fun night at the NAIDOC Masquerade Ball & Awards. Catch live performances by talented Indigenous up and coming artist Benny Walker as well as popular local act The Mighty Yak who will finish the night off with a bang! Fresh from The St Kilda Festival, Victorian Indigenous singer/songwriter Benny Walker is the real deal. His love songs and epic tales are mixed with passion for the land, the people and laid back grooves.Place your bid on the silent auctions to take home some great bargains and support NAIDOC 2016! NAIDOC theme masks will be available at the door from $5.NAIDOC AWARD NOMINATIONSTo nominate go to: www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/naidocCategories: Lifetime Achievement Award, Community Person of the Year, Young Person of the Year (18-25 yrs), Sportsperson of the Year (18+), Caring for Country Award.Nominations close on Wednesday 1 July 2015.Location: Wagga Wagga Boat Club & Function CentreTime: 6pmCost: $60 per person. Bookings essential. Tickets can be purchased online at www.eventbrite.com.au or by calling 6926 9358. Ticket includes a 3 course meal and a whole lot of fun! This event is for 18+ only. ID will be required on entry.

it’s BBQ time!

Sunday 14 June @ Masters

Saturday 27 June

@ Bunnings

Come along & buy a snag to support the Wagga Wagga NAIDOC Committee from 7.00am

For further information go to www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/NAIDOC

Tickets for all ticketed events can be purchased online at www.eventbrite.com.au or by calling 6926 9358

Please note: All events are alcohol and drug free excluding the NAIDOC Masquerade Ball & Awards. ID will be required for all 18+ events and purchase of alcohol at functions.

facebook.com/waggawagganaidoccommittee

don’t forget to...#WAGGANAIDOC2015