What's on—NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC week is being held around the country from 8 to 15 July and the theme is 'Because of her I can'. The theme celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women’s achievements, passion and strength throughout history. This NAIDOC week take a moment to reflect on how Indigenous women have contributed to our society through their wisdom, sacrifice and culture.

Some of our national cultural institutions are hosting events and activities to mark the occasion:

National Film and Sound Archive

• Sweet Country film screening—4 July

For more information visit the NFSA website

National Portrait Gallery

• Portrait play: Because of her, we can!—9 July
• Christine Anu: In Conversation and Song—12 July

For more information visit the NPG website.

Australian National Maritime Museum

• Unbroken Lines of Resilience: Feathers, Fibre, Shells—from 5 July

For more information visit the ANMM website.

The National Gallery of Australia

• Culture to Catwalk—6 July
• Create Space: Weaving—8 July
• Sketchy Wednesday—11 July
• Art Explorer: Woven Adornment—13 July
• Sketchy Wednesday: NAIDOC Week—18 July

For more information visit the NGA website

The National Library of Australia

• Back to School at Bamaga High—13 July

For more information visit the NLA website

Find out more

• NAIDOC Week website