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NAIDOC Week NAIDOC South Australia is a time to celebrate the histories, cultures achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.   It gives First Nations people and non-Indigenous people the opportunity to celebrate and connect with community and Country. And it’s a chance for everyone, not just First Nations people, to celebrate all aspects of First Nations histories and cultures. #NAIDOC #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC2024

From Jaffna to Australia: Embracing NAIDOC Week and the Power of Resilience As a Tamil refugee born in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, the journey to safety and stability has been one of profound challenges and invaluable lessons. Experiencing the horrors of civil war firsthand instilled in me a deep appreciation for peace, cultural heritage, and the importance of community. This personal history has given me a unique perspective on the significance of NAIDOC Week. NAIDOC celebrates the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It’s a time to honour their rich traditions and acknowledge the resilience and strength that has carried them through adversity. Much like the Tamil community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have faced significant challenges. Their perseverance and unwavering spirit remind us of the importance of unity, respect, and the power of cultural identity. NAIDOC Week is more than just a celebration; it’s a call to action for all Australians to engage with and support Indigenous communities. By learning from their stories and standing together, we can foster a more inclusive and respectful society. Let’s embrace this week with open hearts and minds, recognising the profound contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to our shared history and future. #NAIDOC2024 #UnityInDiversity #CulturalHeritage #CommunityStrength

When your business participates in NAIDOC events, you can feel the incredible spiritual connection First Nation peoples' have with each other. The laughter and conversations you hear in the distance make you smile. Being around mob is like attending a big annual family gathering, where you bump into people you haven't seen for years. (even if it's only been a day or two) The music, dances, and celebrations are experiences that are hard to explain to non-First Nation people, but I think you know what I'm referring to. NAIDOC Week can sometimes prompt businesses to evaluate their engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities. This reflection often reveals a different perspective than what the media portrays and fosters a desire for more of the amazing feeling that comes from being around mob. Businesses start to question: Are we meeting our goals and successfully implementing our Reconciliation Plan? Are we enhancing our Indigenous supply chain? Are we making purposeful and meaningful impacts? Can we do better? If you want to enhance your business’s cultural knowledge, connect more effectively with Indigenous Communities, and expand your Indigenous supply chain, there's only one way to do this. Put your thoughts into action! 'Keep the Fire Burning, Blak, Loud and Proud' by continuing to strengthen relationships and create real opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' and businesses to thrive, succeed, and have more celebrations!! Happy NAIDOC everyone! #NAIDOC #FirstNation #Celebrations #EveryoneInvited

🖤 💛 ❤️ NAIDOC WEEK 2024 🖤 💙 💚 🤍 This year's theme, "Keep the Fire Burning - Blak, Loud & Proud", is a powerful call to action to celebrate and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures with pride and enthusiasm. Our team will be out and about in their local communities celebrating NAIDOC Week and we encourage you to join in the festivities. Here are a few ways you can get involved and show your support: 🔥 Attend Local Events: Participate in community events, workshops, and celebrations happening throughout the week. It's a great opportunity to learn, connect, and immerse yourself in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. 🔥 Support Indigenous Businesses: Choose to support local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses. From arts and crafts to food and services, there are countless ways to contribute to the economic empowerment of Indigenous communities. 🔥 Educate Yourself: Take the time to learn about the history, traditions, and contemporary issues faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Resources like books, documentaries, and online courses can provide valuable insights. 🔥 Engage in Conversations: Start meaningful conversations with friends, family, and colleagues about the significance of NAIDOC Week. Sharing knowledge and experiences can foster understanding and respect. Let's come together to honour and celebrate the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Every action counts towards building a more inclusive and respectful Australia. If you're not sure what's on in your local community, check out the official NAIDOC Week events page and enter your postcode to see what's on near you! 👇🏽 https://lnkd.in/dexeVKVM #NAIDOC2024 #KeepTheFireBurning #BlakLoudProud #SupportIndigenousBusinesses #CulturalAwareness #CommunityEngagement #CelebrateDiversity #TogetherWeAreStronger

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 After a period of rebranding and rethinking, we're thrilled to introduce ‘Noria,’ a collective of socially-engaged creatives dedicated to fostering community coherence and representation. Our focus is on amplifying the voices of the global majority, especially LatinX and Arab/African diasporas. Over the past few months, we have been evaluating, planning, and working behind the scenes to bring this vision to life. What began as a conversation with JC Candanedo about our lived-experiences with identity, belonging, and representation has evolved into something truly special. In just 3 years, we’ve conducted a survey with 100 participants, launched an interactive podcast, created a community culture project, and organised an exhibition funded by PHF. We’ve collaborated with incredible organisations like Refugee Action to bring ideas to life. Our mission is to tackle systemic exclusion and underrepresentation—not just tick boxes. We aim to build a society where diversity is genuinely celebrated and leveraged for collective growth and harmony. Through consultations, cultural production, and programme delivery, we design and implement creative community projects that foster cultural exchange and empower the global majority living in the diaspora. Join us in creating lasting impact and positive change! #NoriaCollective #Community #Representation #GlobalMajority #LatinX #ArabAfricanDiaspora #SocialChange #Empowerment

NAIDOC Week 2024 will be here before we know it, and this year's theme is "Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud." There are also NAIDOC Grants open that might be worthwhile checking out before they close on the 22nd of February 2024. Please see below for more details and information. 😊 #NAIDOC #indigenous #firstnations #indigenousculture

Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud. That’s the theme for this year’s NAIDOC Week, celebrating the resilience, strength and vibrancy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, the longest continually practised cultures on Earth. ‘Fire’ embodies the enduring strength of First Nations cultures, symbolising connection, and tradition among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and signals a commitment to preserving and passing down rich cultural heritage. ‘Blak, Loud and Proud’ is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander strength, culture and identity. It is a clarion call to First Nations Australians to raise our heads and voices; and for all Australians to listen, learn and engage with the first custodians of this land. The Albanese Government has announced $1.7 million in grants for First Nations communities, registered businesses, schools and local governments to run events that directly relate to the 2024 NAIDOC theme. These grants, are in two tiers: small scale (grants up to $10,000) and large scale (between $10,001 and $50,000). For more information and to apply for a NAIDOC Local Grant, visit GrantConnect and submit an application before closing at 3pm AEDT on Thursday 22 February 2024. For more information on the history of NAIDOC Week and to learn more about this year’s theme, visit the NAIDOC website. GrantConnect - https://lnkd.in/gS6fHRev NAIDOC Website - https://www.naidoc.org.au #NAIDOC #NAIDOCweek #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #Reconciliation #QAIHC #Aboriginal #AboriginalHealth #TorresStraitIslander #TorresStraitIslanderHealth #Health #HealthEquity #IndigenousHealth #CloseTheGap

Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2024: A Story of Healing through Art This NAIDOC Week, we celebrate the amazing journey of Kylie and David Hill and their family. Years ago, they started a business that uses art to connect with communities across Australia having collaborated with communities and organisations in Queensland, NSW, and Victoria. For them, art is not just creative—it's a way to heal and share their culture. Kylie shares First Nations tribes used art to share important messages. They didn’t write letters and used symbols and drawings to tell stories. Whether it was about a birth, a hunt, or a special event, these drawings were their way of communicating. Today, Kylie, David and their family keep this tradition alive through their business, sharing their heritage with everyone. At Bunzl, we are proud to have Kylie’s family create the artwork for our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan. This partnership is about more than just art—it's about building strong relationships and working together as one. NAIDOC Week isn’t just one week of the year. It is important we celebrate the culture, stories, and connections that we honour every single day of First Nations peoples and communities. #NAIDOC2024 #ArtAndHealing #Reconciliation #Bunzl #FirstNations #CulturalStories #ReconcilationActionPlan

The 2024 NAIDOC week of acknowledgement and celebration concluded yesterday, Sunday 14th July. This year’s theme was ‘Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud’. Though the week is over, we must continue to ‘Keep the fire burning!’ – through education, conversation and advocacy. I will share some facts which I learnt over the past week. 1) Originally, NAIDOC was known and registered as NADOC (National Aborigines Day Observance Committee). In1991, the title was changed to NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee). This was to reflect the unique and distinct cultural histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 2) Keep the Fire Burning! – this year’s theme of fire is a symbol of connection to Country, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 3) Acknowledgement of Country – why is this important? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have long been excluded from many parts of Australian society. Acknowledging, and recognising, the history and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in events, meetings etc helps to ensure society ends that exclusion; and demonstrates respect to the traditional custodians of the land. 4)  You can learn more about the Country you reside and/ or work on from your Local Council website, or the AIATSIS map of Indigenous Australia is a great reference and source of information. Drop an ember – Ignite the Fire – Keep the Fire Burning! #NAIDOC2024

The Kleinfelder team took time to acknowledge NAIDOC week and the importance of celebrating the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The team participated in events to learn more about First Nations culture, investigated and presented ways to promote and foster increased Indigenous participation in our industry, and incorporated conscious supply changes to our business. All with the aim of learning how to be the best ally we can be.   This NAIDOC week we at Kleinfelder continue to make conscious focused changes and challenge ourselves to learn and do more; for we believe even today’s smaller deliberate changes can become the instinctive strides forward of tomorrow. #NAIDOC2024