National NAIDOC Celebrations are held around Australia in the first full week of July to acknowledge and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
NAIDOC stands for ‘National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee' and this committee, the name of which became the acronym for the cultural celebration, was once responsible for organising National NAIDOC Activities.
2007 marks the 50th anniversary of National NAIDOC Week as we continue to celebrate and highlight the strengths and achievements of Indigenous Australians.
The National NAIDOC Committee will mark the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC with the theme "50 Years - Looking Forward, Looking Blak". The 50th anniversary of NAIDOC is a time to reflect on how far Indigenous Australians have come and the significant contribution made by Indigenous people in shaping modern Australia.
It is up to all Australians to put the hard work in to correct the inequalities still suffered by Indigenous people. It needs everyone; Indigenous Australians, governments and the wider Australian community; to improve life opportunities of Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders and respect their position and role in the life of the nation.
Wherever you live, taking part in NAIDOC is a great way to celebrate and understand Indigenous culture and to help build bridges between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
