First Nations
Festival
Dharug Day Out
We’re joining forces with Muru Mittigar Cultural Centre to bring you a day of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy, featuring live music, cultural performances and a range of food and artisan stalls
Sunday 12 July 11am–2pm
Workshop
Ceramics workshop with Kevin ‘Sooty’ Welsh
This hands-on ceramic workshop with Wailwan artist Kevin ‘Sooty’ Welsh explores the cultural significance and living legacy of scar trees in Australia
Wednesday 8 July 10.30am–12pm
Workshop
Weaving on Country with Malima
Malima, a family business from the La Perouse Aboriginal Community, share traditional Aboriginal weaving techniques. In this immersive workshop, learn about cultural knowledge and practices that connect weaving to Country
Thursday 16 July 11am–12.30pm
9 & 10 July
Workshop
Jade Goodwin Illustration Workshop
Join Jade Goodwin this NAIDOC Week for a special illustration workshop for kids and families
Thursday 9 July 11am–12pm
Talk
Firestick
A new six-part talk series featuring First Nations visionaries who are blazing a trail and lighting the way for future generations in diverse industries from video game design to global fashion
Thursday 21 May 6pm–7.30pm
First Nations
Little footsteps, big futures: honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
In this article, Beth Thornber, Access Advisor on the First Nations Community Access to Archives project, reflects on the significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day through examining the role of young First Nations people in language preservation and revitalisation
Featured display
Eora by Michael Riley
Eora, by the late Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi filmmaker and photographer Michael Riley (1960–2004), is a 20-minute digital film that tells the story of Sydney’s First Nations people – before and after colonisation
Saturday 7 December
Featured display
Madjeri
Madjeri (pronounced mud-jer-ee) is the Dharawal word for canoe or small floating vessel
Saturday 3 August
First Nations
Grief in the archives: a Blak reflection on Sorry Day
In this article, Dylan Hoskins, Project Assistant on the First Nations Community Access to Archives project, reflects on the significance of National Sorry Day through his lived experience as an Aboriginal person