NAIDOC 2024: Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud
Celebrate First Nations cultures on Dharug Country at Rouse Hill Estate.
NAIDOC Week (7–14 July) is always a time to celebrate First Nations cultures, history and achievements. This year’s theme, ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud’, honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations cultures.
This year, Museums of History NSW is joining forces with Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Cultural and Education Centre to bring you a day of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. The day will begin with a Welcome to Country by Uncle Colin Locke and Smoking Ceremony by Uncle Wes Marne, followed by dance performances and workshops by the Khuna Family Dance Group.
Join elders Uncle Wes and Uncle Colin in the yarning circle and discover more than a century of knowledge, culture and strength. Listen to didgeridoo performances and storytelling or learn weaving techniques with Ngiyampaa and Guringai multidisciplinary artist Tarni Eastwood, owner of Nula Weaving, based on Dharug land. See how Brad Burrows creates traditional tools, and drop in to Muru Mittigar to learn how to throw a boomerang, make art, or check out Aboriginal art and artefacts while listening to some great yarns.
Our friends from Rotary and the Country Women’s Association will be on hand to provide light refreshments and food.
For directions to Rouse Hill Estate please view the Plan your visit page.
Program
10am – Welcome to Country with Uncle Colin Locke and Smoking Ceremony with Uncle Wes Marne
10.50am – Dance performance by Khuna Family Dance Group
11.10am – Didgeridoo performance and storytelling with Uncle Peter Williams
11.20am – Boomerang throwing with Muru Mittigar
11.20am – Storytelling with Uncle Wes Marne
11.20am – Storytelling with Uncle Colin Locke
11.30am – Dance workshop with Khuna Family Dance Group
12.00pm – Boomerang throwing with Muru Mittigar
12.40pm – Boomerang throwing with Muru Mittigar
12.50pm – Dance performance by Khuna Family Dance Group
1.10pm – Didgeridoo performance and storytelling with Uncle Peter Williams
1.20pm – Boomerang throwing with Muru Mittigar
1.20pm – Storytelling with Uncle Wes Marne
1.20pm – Storytelling with Uncle Colin Locke
1.30pm – Dance workshop with Khuna Family Dance Group
Drop-in activities – 10.30am to 2pm
Art activity with Muru Mittigar
Aboriginal artefacts with Muru Mittigar
Weaving with Tarni Eastwood
Wood carving with Brad Burrows
Please note:
This is an outdoor event. It will proceed in wet weather, except in extreme conditions. Please plan to arrive at our visitor centre in ample time to park and make your way across the large rural property to the event hub.
Rouse Hill Estate
356 Annangrove Road, Rouse Hill NSW 2155- Wheelchair accessible
- Sunday 14 July 10am–2pm
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Muru Mittigar
Our focus on the Aboriginal story of the greater Sydney region is evident in the partnership that has developed with Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Cultural and Education Centre
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Muru Mittigar Education Programs at Rouse Hill Estate
A partnership with Aboriginal social enterprise Muru Mittigar is transforming students’ learning experiences
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