This week's Throwback Thursday gallery takes a look back at NAIDOC Week in Cessnock and Kurri over the last four years.
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NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee.
Its origins can be traced to the emergence of Aboriginal groups in the 1920′s which sought to increase awareness in the wider community of the status and treatment of Indigenous Australians.
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.
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There are many events on in the Cessnock area for NAIDOC Week this year including:
- A family fun day at Cessnock TAFE grounds on Saturday, July 4 with a flag-raising ceremony, arts, music and rides.
- A book launch of Paul Callaghan's 'Iridescence' at Wollombi School grounds on Saturday, July 4 from 4-6pm.
- Barkuma Neighbourhood Centre's NAIDOC Family Fun Day at Rotary Park, Kurri on Tuesday, July 7 from 10am-2pm with a jumping castle, Reptile Rules, Ruby the Clown, art and craft, face painting and entertainment.
- Dreamtime Storytime at Cessnock Library on Tuesday, July 7 from 10-11am.
- Hunter New England NAIDOC Week Celebrations at Cessnock Hospital on Tuesday, July 7 from 10am-12pm with a flag-raising ceremony, BBQ and entertainment.
- Black Creek Aboriginal corporation flagraising and BBQ at Wollombi on Tuesday, July 7 from 2pm.
- Dreamtime Storytime at Kurri Library on Wednesday, July 8 from 10-11am.
- Aboriginal Screen Printing Workshop at CYCOS, Aberdare Road on Wednesday, July 8 from 1-4pm.
- Aboriginal Art Workshop at Kurri Library on Thursday, July 9 from 10-11am; $5 entry.
- Aboriginal Art Workshop at Cessnock Library on Thursday, July 9 from 1-2pm; $5 entry.
- Introductory Dance Workshop at CYCOS, Aberdare Road on Thursday, July 9 from 4-6pm.
- Traditional Basket Weaving Workshop at Kurri Library on Friday, July 10 from 10am-12pm.
- Traditional Basket Weaving Workshop at Cessnock Library on Friday, July 10 from 2-4pm.
- An exhibition of local indigenous artists in Dheo-Ka at Cessnock Regional Art Gallery from Thursday-Sunday from 11am-4pm, starting on Thursday, July 2 through to Sunday, July 26.
