NAIDOC Week 2010
In 2010, NAIDOC Week runs from 4 to 11 July.
NAIDOC celebrations are held around Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
NAIDOC originally stood for ‘National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee’. This committee was once responsible for organising national activities during NAIDOC Week and its acronym has become the name of the week itself.
The week is celebrated not just in the Indigenous community, but also in increasing numbers of government agencies, schools, local councils and workplaces.
Wherever you live, taking part in NAIDOC Week is a great way to celebrate Indigenous culture and build bridges between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
The NAIDOC week theme for 2010 is 'Unsung Heroes - Closing the Gap by Leading Their Way'
For more information on NAIDOC Week, visit the website.
