Community Billboard: NAIDOC Week Special
This weekly community gig guide is proudly sponsored by City of Sydney’s plan for the future – Sydney 2030 – making our city more green, global and connected.
There is a huge range of ways to celebrate NAIDOC Week in Sydney! These are just a handful of events around us and is by no means an exhaustive list! Head to all the local Council websites for further info, as well as NAIDOC’s site here!
NAIDOC in the City
Come along and experience the oldest living culture through food, song, dance and art. Enjoy live performances, participate in modern and traditional dance, try your hand at weaving, learn about traditional culture and enjoy a day in the park with your family and friends celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
When: Monday 8 July, 11am-3pm
Where: Hyde Park North, Sydney
Cost: Free
Info: https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/18244-naidoc-in-the-city
NAIDOC Cup
Get down and support your favourite team. The Annual NAIDOC cup is celebration of the history and achievement of two of the most prominent Urban Aboriginal communities in Australia. Kids’ games start at 10am with the A-Grade Men’s game between the Redfern All Blacks and the La Perouse Panthers kicking off at 2:45pm. There will be cultural activities, local visual artists, kids’ activities and entertainment all day. The event will be driven by Weave Youth Family Community (www.weave.org.au). Contact James or Ronald at Weave for more info 93180539.
When: 14th July, 9am – 4:30
Where: Redfern Oval (Corner of Redfern Street and Chalmers Street, Redfern)
Cost: Free
Info: Ronald Prince – 0459125086 or James Hoff – 0405147316
NAIDOC Week 2013 Panel Discussion
Head down to the MCA for the key event of the NAIDOC Week program. This important panel discussion celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Yirrkala bark petitions, highlighting the achievements and important history of this event and recognising the work of its Aboriginal trailblazers. Featuring Wanyubi Marika – Wanyubi Marika is the son of Milirrpum Marika brother of Mawalan I, and Reverend Liyapadiny Marika of the Rirratjingu clan and one of the leading figures in the historic Gove Land Rights case. Aden Ridgeway – Aden Ridgeway was born in Macksville in northern NSW and is a proud member of the Gumbayyngirr people. Djon Mundine – Djon Mundine is a leading curator, writer and art historian. He has worked as Senior Curator, Gallery of Aboriginal Australia, National Museum of Australia, Canberra, Senior Curator of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney and as Art Advisor for the Ramingining Community of Central Arnhem Land, NT for 16 years.
When: 11 July 2013, 6:30-7:30pm
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, The Rocks
Contact Details: www.mca.com.au/events/naidoc-week-panel-discussion-2013
Ursula Yovich Live
Recently listed as one of the top 21 most iconic women of the stage, page and screen by The Age, join five time Helpmann nominee URSULA YOVICH for one special night as she takes you on a journey from her birth place of Maningrida in far North Arnhem Land to Carnegie Hall in New York. Meet her rock chick alter-ego BARBARA who dishes some wild-eyed dirt about being a sassy girl in a way-too-polite world! This is a voice, a perspective, and a remarkable life story that will raise your spirits and rock your night. WEDNESDAY 3rd JULY Dinner and Show $70.00 (+bf) Best seats in the house, deluxe 2 course meal) Show Only $30.00 (+bf) Unreserved, first come first served seating)
When: Wed 3rd July, 7pm
Where: 41 Oxford St, Darlinghurst
Cost: $70.00 (Dinner and show) 30.00 (show only) – booking fee not included.
Info: info@slide.com.au or phone (02) 8915 1899
Glebe Family Fun Day
A day for families to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture in Glebe. Come and learn traditional toolmaking, participate in dance, music, art workshops. Loads of fun for everyone! We also have the Glebe Aboriginal history tour departing from this event. (Tour bookings essential)
When: Sunday 7th Jul
Where: Glebe Public School, 9-25 Derwent St Glebe 2037
Cost: Free
Info: Glebe NAIDOC Committee: Kate Brennan: 9566 1285, Kate.brennan11@det.nsw.edu.au
The Ngala Nanga Mai pARenT Group
The Ngala Nanga Mai pARenT Group, a project of the Department of Community Child Health at Sydney Children’s Hospital Network Randwick, is partnering with Jewish artists, led by Curator Estelle Rozinski, for an exhibition exploring artistic ideas, the diversity of life experiences, history and the cultural inheritance of these two communities. Whilst there are many shared experiences of trauma and discrimination, there are also many intersections of inherited wisdom and knowledge that warrant celebration.
When: Tuesday, 9th July
Where: Bondi Pavilion
Cost: Free
Info: Waverley Council website
Bush Tucker in Woollahra
Take your children and find out about Indigenous culture from ESORA expert John Lennis, who will lead a walk in and around Woollahra’s Cooper Park – hear about our local history, as well as what sort of bush tucker we have available in our own backyards! Meet at Cooper Park at 10.30am near the Café. Bring your sunhats, sunscreen, a water bottle and a notepad and paper for taking notes. A ‘bush tucker’ tasting treat will be provided for morning tea. This event is for kids aged 6-12 years. Bookings are essential and limited to 25 children. Book here.
When: Thursday, 11th July
Where: Cooper Park, Suttie Road, Double Bay. (Meet at the Cooper Park Cafe)
Info: Woollahra Library & Information Service on 9391 7100 or library@woollahra.nsw.gov.au