Residents are invited to deepen their understanding and appreciation of First Nations culture and history by participating in NAIDOC Week celebrations around the City.
In 2023, NAIDOC Week will be celebrated from Sunday 2 July to Sunday 9 July with a range of free events on offer.
NAIDOC Week presents an opportunity to hear Noongar Elders and leaders share their culture.
Three of the City’s winter community planting days will acknowledge NAIDOC Week including a yarning with Dr Noel Nannup, a Baigup Wetlands bushwalk, and a smoking ceremony.
With further all-ages activities at the City’s libraries, there is something for everyone.
The City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan October 2021 – October 2023 highlights its commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful community, where histories, cultures and achievements of First Nations people are celebrated. The City is proud to celebrate NAIDOC Week as part of this commitment.
For more information or to book events, click the links below or visit www.bayswater.wa.gov.au/naidoc.
Event details:
Yarning with Uncle Noel Nannup and Community Planting Day
Bardon Park, 18 Fourth Avenue East, Maylands
Sunday 2 July, 9am – 12pm
Join our community planting day at Malgamongup (Bardon Park) and hear stories from Elder Dr Noel Nannup.
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Boodja Bush and Noongars (Ages 5 – 12)
Morley Library
Tuesday 4 July, 2 – 3pm
Learn about Country and the ways of the Noongar people, including the six seasons. Bookings open one week prior.
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Noongarts and Crafts (Ages 5 – 12)
Bayswater Library
Wednesday 5 July, 10 – 11am
Create a piece of art from raw materials, based on the Dreaming. Bookings open one week prior.
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Noongar Bingo
Maylands Library
Thursday 6 July, 2 – 3pm
Play bingo and learn Noongar language using symbols, plants and animals. Bookings open one week prior.
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Noongar Language and Culture Workshop with Carol Foley
Maylands Library
Saturday 8 July, 10 – 11am
Learn about First Nations culture from local Noongar language teacher Carol Foley. Bookings open four weeks prior.
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Bushwalk with Belinda Cox and Community Planting Day
Baigup Wetlands
Saturday 8 July, 9 – 10am
Enjoy a stroll in nature with Belinda Cox from Djirrily Dreaming and learn about native plants before taking part in a community planting day.
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Smoking Ceremony and Community Planting Day
Clarkson Reserve, 48 Clarkson Road, Maylands
Sunday 9 July, 9am – 12pm
Come along to the community planting day at Maylands Samphires and take part in a smoking ceremony.
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