NAIDOC Week celebrations are held around the country each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The week is celebrated not just in our Indigenous communities but alsoby anincreasing number of government agencies, community organisations, local councils, workplaces, schools and sporting groups.

You can get involved by attending the following events:

Wednesday 11 July:

Harry Hartog Aboriginal storytelling

Time: 10.30am

Where: In store at Harry Hartog Booksellers, Westfield Kotara

or

Flag raising ceremony & morning tea

Time: 10am - 12pm

Where: Lake Macquarie City Council Administration Building,

126-134 Main Road, Speers Point



Friday 13_15 July:

Free art weaving classes

Time: 10am, 11am, 12pm & 1pm each day (Classes last for 30 mins)

Where: Level 2 near H&M and Swarovski, Charlestown Square



Saturday 14 July:

Kids art appreciation workshop

Time: 10am 2pm

Where: Level 2, outside The Tea Centre, Westfield Kotara



Sunday 15 July:

Kids Aboriginal weaving workshop

Time: 10am 2pm

Where: Level 2, outside The Tea Centre, Westfield Kotara



Friday 20 July:

Eastlakes NAIDOC Event withmusic,kids activities and a free bbq

When: 10am - 3pm

Where: Pelican Foreshore Park

Enjoy :)