Naidoc Week 2019 Events at Aldinga Library

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Posted 2019-07-02 by Jenny Esots ⇒ follow

NAIDOC Week celebrations are held around the country each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

During Naidoc week, our community is invited to walk with indigenous people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future. The Indigenous voice of this country is over 65,000 plus years old. Languages have been passed down lore, culture and knowledge for over millennia. They are precious to our nation. And with 2019 being celebrated as the United Nations International Year of Indigenous Languages , it's time for this knowledge to be heard.

The theme for the 2019 Naidoc week is Voice. Treaty. Truth. Which are three key elements to the reforms set out in the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

There are many fine local events celebrating Naidoc Week in Aldinga.

Introduction to Kaurna Language - Aldinga Library
Monday July 8 @ 2pm

Tauondi Aboriginal College is visiting Aldinga Library for an introduction to the language of the Adelaide Plains! Learn about the history of the Kaurna language, why it was disappearing, and the work being done by the Kaurna community to revive it.

Free, but booking required.
Suitable for adults. Booking essential.
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Warndu Mai - Aldinga Library
Wednesday July 10 @ 6pm
Tickets $15

Book launch of Warndu-Mai. Who else can't wait to get their hands on this gorgeous book! Don't forget to book your tickets to meet the authors this NAIDOC Week. Tickets here

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**Movie Matinee - Aldinga Library
Friday July 12 @ 2pm**
Free Admission

A special screening of a film about Eddie Mabo and his fight against the doctrine of terra nullius and the acknowledgement of native title rights for Indigenous Australians. The film is rated PG. For more information, please call Aldinga Library on 8384 0022.
Suitable for ages 12 . Bookings essential. Refreshments provided.
#aldingalibrary #NAIDOC2019 #VoiceTreatyTruth

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**Aboriginal Art Workshop - Aldinga Library
Saturday July 13 @ 10.30am to 12 midday**

Kaurna artist Corey Turner will lead this hands-on Aboriginal Art workshop. Learn about traditional and contemporary Kaurna art, and paint your own canvas to keep! All materials supplied.
Suitable for ages 8 . $10 per person. Bookings essential.
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