NAIDOC 2023: For Our Elders

This year’s NAIDOC theme For Our Elders, celebrates the continuing impact and role of Indigenous Elders that have guided generations in preserving cultural knowledge, nurturing and advocating for communities and families.

Each year NAIDOC Week is held in the first week of July, to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. From 2 to 9 July this year, learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on Earth.

At Curtin, visit a range of events this NAIDOC Week to learn more about the role you can play towards reconciliation.

Yarning About First Nations Research

Tuesday 4 July, 9am to 4.30pm

Hosted by the National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) and Centre for Aboriginal Studies (CAS), view the work of Curtin’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander academics and students.

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Carrolup Child Artists: A Wider Art World Context with Cornah Willis

Tuesday 4 July, 11am to 12.30pm

Join Lifelong Learning coordinator Cornah Willis at John Curtin Gallery and compare and contrast the Carrolup child artists with the Modern Masters.

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Faculty of Business and Law: NAIDOC Week Celebration

Thursday 6 July, 9.30am to 11am

Join us as we gather to honour and engage with this year’s NAIDOC theme, For Our Elders. Whadjuk Elder Betty Garlett will provide a Welcome to Country and share her invaluable wisdom and knowledge with us all.

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Weaving Your Totem Animal: NAIDOC Week Workshop

Thursday 6 July, 10am to 1pm

Learn weaving and binding techniques at John Curtin Gallery with the master Noongar weaver Sharyn Egan to create your own totem animal from yarn and meadow hay.

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How else can you get involved?

NAIDOC 2023 pays respects to the Elders lost and to those who continue fighting across all Nations.

In 2023, how will you celebrate For Our Elders?