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An afternoon of music and dance organised specifically for Elders. A two-course meal with live entertainment will be provided.
Bring your loved ones along for a great time.
Saturday 1st July 2023
Venue: Salvation Army, 72 Hoare Street, Manunda
Time: Arrivals 12:00pm
Event will start at 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Pre-Registration is essential as numbers are limited.
Email Margaret Ross-Kelly to register:
cairnsnaidoceldersluncheon@gmail.com
or call on 0484 279 154.
The Cairns NAIDOC Committee has supported the annual combined church service, organised and hosted by Feiva International Ministries Cairns. This service is held each year with the participation of various churches and denominations located in Cairns.
The 2023 NAIDOC theme "FOR OUR ELDERS", will provide an opportunity for invited Indigenous Christian Elders to be part of this years' service.
Sunday 2nd July 2023
Venue: Cairns Cross Culture Church
186 Irene Street, Mooroobool
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Community BBQ: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Thank you Ps Uvau and Kate Imani for partnering with Feiva International Ministries for this year's NAIDOC Church Service.
For more information contact:
Reverend Yodie Batzke - Feiva International Ministries on 0498 337 885
Join us at the supporter gathering for the Yes Vote on the Voice to Parliament Referendum!
This is a National Day of Support, our gathering in Cairns will link with other events across the nation.
Come together with like-minded individuals, activists, and advocates, as we stand shoulder-to-shoulder in support of Indigenous representation and recognition. This gathering promises to be a celebration of solidarity and hope.
Sunday 2nd July 2023
Venue: Fogarty Park, The Esplanade
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
For more information contact:
Stacee Ketchell on 0432 186 831
or email: stacee@yes23.com.au
Come and join the Cairns Deadly Runners and Walkers (CDRAW) group focused on assisting Indigenous community members with a structured running and walking program to increase their fitness, knowledge and running/walking ability.
The group welcomes all community members.
This NAIDOC, we will run and walk together as a community to celebrate our Elders.
Join us at any of our sessions:
Monday 3rd July - 6:00am
meeting at Fogarty Park
Monday 3rd July - 5:30pm
meeting at Fun Ship Playground on the Esplanade.
Wednesday 5th July - 5:30pm
meeting at Aeroglen Car Park (will involve hills)
Thursday 6th July - 5:30pm
meeting at Glenoma Park
Friday 7th July - 6am
meeting at Fogarty Park
Come along and listen to leading local, state and national leaders speak about the two big current campaigns impacting on First Nations people, Path to Treaty (QLD) and the YES23 Campaign.
MC'd by Ray Rosendale, Interim Truth and Treaty Body (ITTB) Board Member
Guest Speakers:
Cheryl Buchanan and Mick Gooda
ITTB on Treaty in Queensland
Kenny Bedford
National Community Engagement Lead on the YES23, Referendum for Indigenous (Federal) Constitutional Recognition
Tuesday 4th July 2023
Venue: Grand Ballroom, Pullman International, 17 Abbott Street
Time: Arrivals 6:45am
Commence from 7:15am - 9:00am
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT
Join members of the Interim Truth and Treaty Body for a community yarn about the Truth and Treaty process in Queensland.
This session will provide an update (and progress to) on the Path to Treaty Bill that was passed into legislation at Regional Parliament in Cairns on Wednesday 10th May 2023.
We will also be getting your views on setting up key structures and processes required for the setup of the Treaty Institue and Healing Inquiry.
Light refreshments such as tea and coffee will be provided.
Tuesday 4th July 2023
Venue: Civic Reception Room
Cairns Regional Council
119 - 145 Spence Street
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
For more information please contact:
Katie Kiss at katie.kiss@iib.qld.gov.au
Join the Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good (DIYDG) Good Vibrations Team in their weekly Youth Night gatherings as they will be hosting a Youth Information Session on the Referendum.
The information session will be about helping young people to build their understanding of the proposed changes.
This is a judgment free and safe space for all young people aged 29 and under.
Tuesday 4th July
6:00pm -8:00pm
The Corner, DIYDG
3 Jensen Street, Manoora
Dinner will be provided.
This is a free event.
For more information contact:
Nicole Caelli on 0432 186 950
or email: nicole.caelli@diydg.org.au
Wuchopperen Health Service this year will be hosting their annual NAIDOC Community Day celebrating this years' theme "FOR OUR ELDERS"
The Wuchopperen NAIDOC Community Day will feature performances from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance groups, cultural educational games, information stalls from supporting community organisations, delicious free traditional food and various art and craft workshops for the whole family.
Wednesday 5th July 2023
1:00pm - 5:00pm
hosted at Wuchopperen Health Service
6 Moignard Street, Manoora
This is a free event.
For more information contact:
James Kepui
The Cairns NAIDOC Committee is excited to present the 7th NAIDOC Trivia Night!
There will be heaps of fun and more games and prizes on offer, along with 6 rounds of trivia with lots of laughter, moaning and bribing!
Trivia will be judged by "The Monkeys"
Wednesday 5th July 2023
6:30pm - 9:30pm
$80 per team (max 6 people per team)
price includes entry and nibbles
Cairns Colonial Club
Teams will be allowed to purchase one answer per round by way of a $2 donation.
This event is an 18+ only event.
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT
Join us at DIYDG - Good Vibrations to create your own banner/sign for the NAIDOC March on Friday!
The DIYDG home will be open to anyone wanting to paint a banner or sign or who want to have the opportunity to provide input into the chant for the March.
Wednesday 5th July
6:00pm - 9:00pm
The Corner, DIYDG
3 Jensen Street, Manoora
Families and children, all ages are welcome to come along and enjoy the music, laughs and sausage sizzle.
This is a free event.
For more information contact:
Nicole Caelli
Be loud and be proud!
Rain, hail or shine bring your flags, banners, signs and join the NAIDOC March.
Warm up your vocal cords, friends, families, allies let's make some noise.
Route: Grafton Street then onto Spence Street to Fogarty Park
Muster:
Munro Martin Parklands, corner of Florence & Grafton Streets
Time:
Muster - 9:00 am
Depart - 9.30am
For more information contact:
Semara Jose & DIYDG
Cairns NAIDOC Friday in the Park will commence with the arrival of marchers and will be officially opened by traditional owners, Indigenous leaders, local politicians and community members.
Friday in the Park brings our people together, organisations and agencies with their stalls, Indigenous business enterprises selling their wares and arts and crafts. Food will also be available for purchase.
Check out the entertainment with singers, bands and dance groups displaying our cultural practices and history.
Friday 7th July
10:00am - 5:00pm
Fogarty Park,
Cairns Esplanade
This event will have Auslan interpreters to support engagement of the local deaf community.
For more information contact:
Lynette Dewis
Saturday 22nd July
You will be whisked away to a mystery location to celebrate Cairns NAIDOC, ending with a celebration dinner and entertainment.
Collected from a central location in the city at 2pm and taken to a secret location near Cairns.
You will be welcomed by Traditional Owners to commence 3 separate events, including dinner.
The celebration will conclude at 11:30pm and you will then be transported back to Cairns.
Saturday 22nd July
2:00pm - 11:30pm
SECRET LOCATION
Cost- $150 (payment plans available)
For more information contact:
Tania Davis
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As we forge our way to a stronger future, we embody the millennia of footsteps that came before us. We feel the presence of our ancestors and their guidance, as we navigate our continued responsibility to the lands, seas and skies in which we connect to. Their spirit will carry on in the generations to come as we inspire, equip and empower our people and our community.