{"id":526,"date":"2020-02-19T08:19:53","date_gmt":"2020-02-19T08:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/?page_id=526"},"modified":"2026-06-17T11:04:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T03:04:10","slug":"naidoc-week","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/values-vision-strategy\/indigenous-commitment\/naidoc-week\/","title":{"rendered":"NAIDOC week 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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50 Years of Deadly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The theme of NAIDOC Week 2026, 50 Years of Deadly<\/em>, honours five decades of strength, pride and resistance; celebrating the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It recognises the legacy of those who came before, the strength of communities today, and the momentum building for generations to come.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Curtin, this spirit of strength, resilience and legacy is reflected in our Centre for Aboriginal Studies (CAS). Since 1974, CAS has led educational innovation, empowering students and strengthening Indigenous leadership as part of a broader story of progress and self-determination. The first university school dedicated to Aboriginal tertiary education and research in Australia, CAS is well recognised by its logo, the curled Karda (goanna), representing the continuity of life. Dedicated to the memory of Nyungar elder and resistance leader Midgegoroo, the Centre\u2019s lobby is also a visual tribute that embodies the spirit of this years NAIDOC theme.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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NAIDOC week 2026<\/h3><\/div>

National NAIDOC Week is celebrated across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday). It honours the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.<\/p><\/div>