Monday, July 07, 2014

Naidoc Week 2014


ANNUAL NAIDOC FLAG RAISING 
Monday 7 July 2014, 9.30am
Official Flag Raising Ceremony and morning tea at Blue Mountains City Council followed by a march down Katoomba Street. 
ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER COMMUNITY LUNCH 
Monday 7 July 2014, 12 - 2.30pm
Gully Heritage Centre, 23 Gates Ave Katoomba
The Blue Mountains City Council Aboriginal Advisory Council invites the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to a luncheon. There will also be activities for children. Transport will run from the Commuter Car Park at Katoomba Station to the Gully from 11.20pm. 
STORIES FROM THE MOUNTAINS - CELEBRATING OUR INDIGENOUS CULTURES 
17 May - 20 July 2014 - Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
Supported by the BMCC Aboriginal Advisory Council this exhibition continues into NAIDOC Week, featuring the work of local Aboriginal artists. On Saturday 12 July, 11am - 3pm there will be a free Aboriginal community day to celebrate NAIDOC featuring a performance of Element by Untitled Collective plus other great activities.

ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY NAIDOC ART EXHIBITION 
11 – 15 July 2014 - Wentworth Falls School of Arts 
Managed by ACRC, this exhibition displays and sells the work of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander professional and emerging artists. The exhibition opens Friday 11 July, 6.30pm and includes entertainment and refreshments. For information on exhibiting your work contact ACRC 4782 6569

BLUE MOUNTAINS CITY LIBRARY 
To celebrate NAIDOC the Katoomba Branch Library, has a select display of Aboriginal cultural materials connected to the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. A talk will be held on these materials, Saturday 12 July, 11am in the meeting room at the Katoomba Branch. There will also be a NAIDOC inspired ‘Story time’ at the Katoomba Branch on Wednesday 16 July, 10.30am.

BLUE MOUNTAINS 2014 NAIDOC BALL 
Saturday 19 July 2014, 6.30pm - Palais Royale
This year’s NAIDOC Ball will be held at the Palais Royale Katoomba featuring Live Music and Great Company! Professional childcare is also available. Tickets are $40.00 waged and
$30.00 concession and are available through ACRC and at the ACRC Winter Magic Stall. Tickets will sell out quickly! Contact ACRC 4782 6569. 

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