NAIDOC Week celebrations will be held in Orange from October 18 to 26, highlighting the rich and diverse cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
KEEP THE FIRE BURING: A NAIDOC Week opening ceremony will be held in Robertson Park following a street march.
In short: NAIDOC Week celebrations will be held in Orange from 18 to 26 October.
The theme for 2024 is Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud.
What's next: Several events are being held for the whole community during the week.
The theme for 2024 is Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud. It honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture - with fire a symbol of connection to Country, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Orange Mayor Tony Mileto is looking forward to celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples this NAIDOC Week.
"The Orange NAIDOC Committee has organised a great week of events for all Orange residents to come together to learn about First Nations histories, and celebrate the world's oldest continuing culture," Cr Mileto said.
Everyone is welcome to come along to the NAIDOC Week Street March and Opening Ceremony on Monday 21 October. The march will begin in Sale Street at 10am and head down Summer Street to Robertson Park where the ceremony will begin at 10.45am.
The Opening Ceremony will feature a Welcome to Country, Smoking Ceremony, flag-raising ceremony, reflections, Traditional dance, songs and instruments. The event will also feature stalls and activities, a coffee van and a free barbecue.
Other events being held during NAIDOC Week are:
- NAIDOC Week 3v3 Basketball Day: 6pm Friday 18 October
- Igniting the Flame of Hope: 10.30am Sunday 20 October, South Court.
- NASCA Ochre Up Exhibition: Monday 21 October, CWA Hall Robertson Park.
- NAIROC School Eisteddfod: 9am Wednesday 23 October, Orange Function Centre.
- Orange Elders Luncheon: 12pm Thursday 24 October
- Orange NAIDOC Golf Day: Friday 25 October
- NAIDOC AEGC Junior Ball: 6.30pm Friday 25 October
- NAIDOC Community Awards Night: 5.30pm Saturday 28 October.
Information about all the 2024 NAIDOC Week events can be found here.
