Weve created a simple booklet that you can use in your classroom. It acknowledges and celebrates the significant role indigenous women have played in aboriginal and torres strait islander communities. Jun 25, 2019 each year, a theme is chosen to reflect the important issues and events for naidoc week. The week 310 july 2016 is an opportunity for all australians to participate in a range of activities and to support local aboriginal and torres strait islander communities. All resources generated by teachers for teachers and are aligned to the curriculum, so you dont have to. Prior to the 1920s, aboriginal rights groups had boycotted australia day in. Celebrating naidoc week with music music australia. Use this flip book template for your students to create an eyecatching booklet about naidoc week. A great way for students to reflect on the week and to share with family at home. Most of us will be on school holidays for naidoc week. Naidoc stands for national aborigines and islanders day observance committee.
Jun 29, 2015 naidoc week first week of july is a time to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of aboriginal and torres strait islander people. Healing has to take place before true reconciliation can be achieved. The name is derived from national aborigines and islanders day observance committee. Naidoc week commences this year on sunday 3 rd july 2016 and ends on saturday 9 th july 2016. Posted in social justice, on the 4th of july, 2016. Whilst recognised nationally from 6th july, harristown state high school traditionally celebrates naidoc in week 3 of term 3. It is designed around the 2018 theme because of her, we can. The aboriginal inhabitants of australia respectfully petitioned king george v of england to prevent the extinction of the aboriginal race and to grant aborigines representation in federal parliament. National aborigines and islanders day observance committee naidoc week is held every year in early july. It is still vital that we spend time discussing the importance of this event in australian culture.
Naidoc 1 30 july 2015 joondalup city centre naidoc week is an annual national celebration of the history, culture and achievements of aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples. The week is celebrated not just in the indigenous communities but also in increasing numbers of government agencies. The videos below have been created as part of the naidoc week campaign for 2019. In all capital cities, and many regional communities, it is the focus for a week known today as naidoc week of activities organised by the aboriginal and islander people to increase awareness and. Naidoc has its origins in the fight for aboriginal citizenship rights and better living standards, going. Before the 1920s, aboriginal rights groups boycotted australia day 26 january in protest against the status and treatment of indigenous australians. Naidoc week archives australian curriculum lessons. With 14 pages to choose from, you can tailor make a booklet for your own students needs.
Best childrens books for naidoc week my book corner. Aboriginal australians, indigenous, naidoc week this week australia celebrates naidoc week a time to recognise and appreciate aboriginal and torres strait islander history, culture, achievements and valuable contribution to our country. Naidoc week celebrations are held across australia each july to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples. Celebrate naidoc each year, creating your own booklet. Step 1 download and print out your reconciliation activity booklet.
Naidoc week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of aboriginal. At the library weve been reflecting upon the aboriginal histories that are told through material in the state librarys vast collection, from books to photographs, journals and newspapers. Naidoc national aboriginal and islanders day observance committee week is an australian observance lasting from the first sunday in july until the following sunday naidoc week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples. Celebrating naidoc week 2016 headstart early learning centres. As much as the integration of indigenous culture into australian society needs to be much more prevalent and celebrated than it has been in the past, there is no time like the present. Nadoc week was changed to naidoc week to include torres strait islander peoples. Stories with indigenous themes to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples. Centre director sarah benjamin said naidoc week is the perfect time to explore our indigenous australian culture and history with children. In the lead up to reconciliation week and naidoc week, reading. Naidoc week celebrations at marrickville indigenous artwork, stories and bush tucker are some of the ways naidoc week will be celebrated by children at goodstart marrickville.
Naidoc week flip book teaching resource teach starter. Across australia, national aboriginal and torres strait islander week is celebrated in july. Naidoc week is a celebration of the history, culture and achievements of aboriginal and torres strait islander people. There are two key weeks dedicated to celebrating aboriginal and torres strait islander culture and history, and raising awareness about the issues faced today by aboriginal and torres strait islander people. Students will enjoy using this beautifully illustrated writing booklet to record all the activities they get involved in during naidoc week.
The following teaching ideas relate directly to supporting teachers in addressing the australian. Naidoc activity pack department of aboriginal and torres strait. Did you know that naidoc started from a day of mourning on australia day in 1938. The competition closes 5pm aedt on monday 3 february 2020. Celebrating with naidoc week classroom activities and printables. Naidoc week first week of july is a time to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of aboriginal and torres strait islander people. Here are some great resources from the naidoc website, and blackfella films.
The site may be used for research in foundational knowledge concerning national aboriginal week, the history of themes since 1972, and the host cities for the naidoc awards ceremonies. Created by victoria smith, delna poacha and ivona dapuzzo. Naidoc national aboriginal and islander day observance. By the 1920s, they were increasingly aware that the media were largely ignorant of the effort. Welcome to the naidoc national aboriginal and islander day observance committee week page. Reconciliation week is celebrated from 27 may to 3 june and naidoc week is celebrated 39 july. Naidoc week is held in the first full week of july. The learning available to all students through the naidoc website are immeasurable for. Free australian history worksheets teachers pay teachers. Jun 18, 2019 naidoc week is held in the first full week of july, celebrating aboriginal and torres strait islander history, culture and achievements. During the mid1990s, the aboriginal and torres strait islander commission atsic took over the management. In this resource, students create a flip book and answer the following questions. A flip book template exploring the meaning of naidoc week. This committee was once responsible for organising national activities during naidoc week and its acronym has since become the name of the week itself.
Commemoration activity booklet anzac day cleverpatch. The week is celebrated not just in the indigenous communities but also in increasing numbers of government agencies, schools, local councils and workplaces. National aboriginal and islander day is the highlight of the year for aboriginal and islander people and their supporters. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local aboriginal and torres strait islander community.
Naidoc week celebrations begin on the 6th of july 2019. Naidoc week is held in the first full week of july, celebrating aboriginal and torres strait islander history, culture and achievements. See more ideas about aboriginal education, indigenous education and aboriginal culture. This committee was once responsible for organising national activities during naidoc week and its acronym. Step 1 download and print out your commemoration activity booklet. This week is naidoc week a time to celebrate aboriginal and torres strait islander history, culture and achievements and an opportunity to recognise the contributions that indigenous australians make.
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. The learning available to all students through the naidoc website are immeasurable for teachers and students. The naidoc week 2017 theme our languages matter aims to emphasise and celebrate the unique and essential role that languages play in cultural identity, linking people to their land and water and in the transmission of aboriginal and torres strait islander history, spirituality and rites, through story and song. The naidoc awards are annual australian awards conferred on australian aboriginal and torres strait islander individuals during the national celebration of the history, culture and achievements of australian aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples known as naidoc week. The name derives from the national aborigines and islanders day observance committee. Naidoc is celebrated not only in indigenous communities, but by australians from all walks of life. This activity pack has been designed as a fun resource for organising naidoc week events. Torres strait islander week more commonly known as naidoc the history of themes since 1972, and the host cities for the naidoc awards ceremonies. Use this teaching resource to explore and understand naidoc week with your students. History of naidoc week national aboriginal and islander day is the highlight of the year for aboriginal and islander people and their supporters. See more ideas about naidoc week, literature and books. This year, the theme for naidoc week, which will be.
Activity pack department of aboriginal and torres s. By the 1920s, they were increasingly aware that the broader australian public were largely ignorant of the boycotts. To commemorate this special week, i have designed a learning story template as per user request, which can be used to document the experiences and events that happened in your centre during naidoc week. Its origins can be traced to the emergence of aboriginal groups in the 1920. History of naidoc week naidoc stands for national aborigines and islanders day observance committee. Naidoc week learning story template aussie childcare network. Naidoc week event information your health link australia. Jun 27, 2016 naidoc week commences this year on sunday 3 rd july 2016 and ends on saturday 9 th july 2016. Today, naidoc week is held in the first full week in july, from sunday to sunday, to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of aboriginal andor torres strait islander peoples. The book is illustrated by australias leading indigenous design. Naidoc week, which runs from july 7 14, is an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of aboriginal and torres strait islanders. Celebrations are held across australia each july, during the first full week, to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples. Students can complete the sentence starter before drawing their own illustrations of about the things they saw, heard, smelled, tasted and liked the most during naidoc week. Its time again for one of our favourite weeks of the year.
Australia each july to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of aboriginal and torres. Naidoc week celebrations at marrickville goodstart. May 10, 2016 naidoc week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of aboriginal and torres strait islander people. At the library weve been reflecting upon the aboriginal histories that are told through material in the state librarys vast collection. Events in sydney will take place from july 714 honouring. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range. Naidoc week history aboriginal rights groups began boycotting and protesting against australia day well before the 1920s. It contains general information about event organisation ideas for a range of activities, and fun kids activities. Naidoc week australian institute of aboriginal and.
Prior to the 1920s, aboriginal rights groups had boycotted australia day in protest against the status and treatment of indigenous australians. The theme recognises that aboriginal people have occupied and cared for this continent for more than 65,000 years. Naidoc week is a jam packed week, celebrated across australia each july to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples. Naidoc national aboriginal and islander day observance committee week. The unit of work for this picture book encourages students to practise their. Naidoc originally stood for national aborigines and islanders day observance committee. Step 2 complete the activities and decorate the booklet as you please. It acknowledges that hundreds of nations were managing the land to sustainably provide for their future. Top 5 kids activities for naidoc week 2017 canberra. Launch of pandanus history booklet during naidoc week. Naidoc week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of aboriginal and torres strait islander people.
There is only a few days left to submit your artwork reflecting this years theme. This eventually led to a movement of aboriginal activism which saw the emergence of australias first allaboriginal political organisation, the australian aborigines progressive association aapa in 1925 and less than a decade later, the australian. Jul 03, 2018 the first sunday in july marks the start of naidoc week. Australian curriculum lessons is a free website for teachers and educators to access a vast range of lesson plans, teaching resources, posters, unit overviews and more. The first sunday in july marks the start of naidoc week. Naidoc week department of the prime minister and cabinet. See more ideas about naidoc week, aboriginal education and teaching.
Naidoc week is celebrated in australia during the f. The 2020 national naidoc theme is always was, always will be. Naidoc week australian institute of aboriginal and torres. Celebrating naidoc week 2016 headstart early learning. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your. Through stories from elders, program proceedings and presentations, natsicc tv depicts culture, faith and the ways in which the two are interconnected. Reconciliation activity booklet naidoc week cleverpatch. Download and print the naidoc history timeline pdf. Naidoc week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples.
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