NAIDOC Week 3-10 July 2022
Published 8 June 2022
Welcome to Country
Woollahra Council acknowledges that the first people of this area are the Aboriginal people of the Eora Nation. Council is committed to working together with all members of the community to support reconciliation and encourage acceptance and respect for a diverse range of cultures.
Ray Ingrey, Chairperson of the Gujaga Foundation, explains the significance of Welcome to Country and showcases a traditional Aboriginal dance performed by the Gamay Dancers.
NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.
NAIDOC Week 2022 will be held from Sunday 3 July to Sunday 10 July with the theme - Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! calling for a genuine commitment by all of us to support and secure institutional, structural, collaborative, and cooperative reforms. Read more about the 2022 theme.
Woollahra Council acknowledges we are on the land of the Gadigal and Birrabirragal people, the traditional custodians of the land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. During NAIDOC Week you'll see a range of colourful street banners around our local area promoting NAIDOC Week and acknowledgment of country.
We’re celebrating NAIDOC Week with a range of events for all ages:
Heart in Art Exhibition at Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf
The Heart in Art exhibition is a collaboration between Woollahra Council and First Hand Solutions Aboriginal Corporation to coincide with the National Indigenous Art Fair and NAIDOC Week. The exhibition showcases First Nations artists working in some of the most remote art centres in Australia and provides Sydney-siders with the opportunity to experience the breadth and depth of their practices. The exhibition will include painting, works on paper, sculpture, video and ceramic works from some of Australia’s leading art centres.
22 June 2022 - 10 July 2022
Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf
Open Wed - Friday: 10:00am-6:00pm and Sat and Sun: 10:00am-5:00pm
Free event. More information.
NAIDOC Week Story Times at Woollahra, Paddington and Watsons Bay Libraries (3-5 years)
Join us for Story Time as well as craft as we share some lovely stories about, written or illustrated by Indigenous Australians.
Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult or carer while in the library.
Free events. No booking required.
Woollahra Library at Double Bay
Wednesday 29 June 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am
Watsons Bay Library
Tuesday 28 June 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am
Paddington Library
Friday 1 July 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am
Paddington Library
Sunday 3 July 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am
Indigenous Stories and Bush Craft
Experience Aboriginal storytelling and craft with our Indigenous Stories and Bush Craft event presented by Koori Konnections, for ages 5-12.
Wednesday 6 July, 10.30am - 11.30am
Woollahra Library at Double Bay
Free event. Book now
Artist in conversation - Jasmine Sarin
Join artist, and proud Kamilaroi and Jerrinja woman, Jasmine Sarin in conversation with Woollahra Gallery Coordinator Sebastian Goldspink as they discuss Jasmine's career, creative process and the story behind her work Gadigal Connection, featured on the stairs of Woollahra Library at Double Bay. This is a one-off event.
Thursday 14 July, 6.30pm - 7.30pm.
Woollahra Library at Double Bay
Cost: $10. Book now.
Recommended Reading
Our library team have put together a NAIDOC Week-themed collection of books and e-books that are available to borrow from our eCollection or off the shelf.
Learn about the Dharawal language with the Gujaga Foundation and the Gujaga App
Did you know the word “Naggangbi” means “Hello” in the Dharawal language (the language spoken by the traditional owners of Coastal Sydney)?
Discover more about our local Aboriginal culture by downloading the Gujaga App.
We are also working with Gujaga Foundation to introduce Dharawal language classes at Woollahra Preschool from July, helping to give children in the La Perouse Aboriginal community and beyond the opportunity to learn the Dharawal language.
Dharawal language and culture tutors: Alan Holten, Tristan Simms and Tarli Mason. Pic: Rob Hookey Photography
Bush Tucker Walks
And don’t forget you can come along to one of our Bush Tucker Walks during the warmer months hosted by Dharawal man and expert horticulturalist Terry Lennis.
Woollahra Aboriginal Heritage Study and our Reconciliation Action Plan
As part of ongoing commitment to reconciliation we’re working with Reconciliation Australia on a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) for Council. We adopted the Woollahra Aboriginal Heritage Study in consultation with the La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council, last year.
The final Reflect Reconciliation Plan is now available. Read the plan here.
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