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Voices Vital For Naidoc Week
Story: Redcliffe Guide
Published On : Jun 27, 2017
'Our Languages Matter' is the extremely poignant theme at the heart of NAIDOC Week celebrations this year, and there are plenty of ways to get involved in events both in our region and throughout Brisbane.
NAIDOC Week, from 2-9 July, celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and Michael Connolly of Dreamtime Kullilla Art at Clontarf says this year's theme is a vital one.
Some 250 distinct indigenous language groups covered the continent at first (and significant) European contact in the late 18th century, he says.
Most of these languages would have had several dialects so that the total number of named varieties would have run to many hundreds.
Today, only around 120 of those languages are still spoken, and many are at risk of being lost as Elders pass on. The preservation and revitalisation of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages the original languages of this nation is the preservation of priceless treasure, not just for Indigenous peoples, but for everyone.
Michael says NAIDOC Week is an important part of the fabric of Australian culture, and while it is designated a week, the event sees Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures celebrated for the full month of July.
It's very important, especially to Aboriginal people to share and have their culture respected, he says.
NAIDOC is really strong and basically stretches the whole of July. It has introduced Black History Month during which some Aboriginal person or event is recognised each day of July as part of a Black History Lesson.
Make sure you check local council websites to see events on in your area.
As always, Dreamtime Kullilla Art will be deeply involved.
We are taking part in the big Musgrave Park Family Fun Day in South Brisbane on Friday, July 7, Michael says.
We virtually take our shop and set up a big stall, as we have done for the past ten years.
To get some more cultural enlightenment, you should also come and say hello to us at the Redcliffe Jetty Markets of a Sunday or at the shop during the week.
To search for NAIDOC Week events in your area, visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au.
NAIDOC Week, from 2-9 July, celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and Michael Connolly of Dreamtime Kullilla Art at Clontarf says this year's theme is a vital one.
Some 250 distinct indigenous language groups covered the continent at first (and significant) European contact in the late 18th century, he says.
Most of these languages would have had several dialects so that the total number of named varieties would have run to many hundreds.
Today, only around 120 of those languages are still spoken, and many are at risk of being lost as Elders pass on. The preservation and revitalisation of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages the original languages of this nation is the preservation of priceless treasure, not just for Indigenous peoples, but for everyone.
Michael says NAIDOC Week is an important part of the fabric of Australian culture, and while it is designated a week, the event sees Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures celebrated for the full month of July.
It's very important, especially to Aboriginal people to share and have their culture respected, he says.
NAIDOC is really strong and basically stretches the whole of July. It has introduced Black History Month during which some Aboriginal person or event is recognised each day of July as part of a Black History Lesson.
Make sure you check local council websites to see events on in your area.
As always, Dreamtime Kullilla Art will be deeply involved.
We are taking part in the big Musgrave Park Family Fun Day in South Brisbane on Friday, July 7, Michael says.
We virtually take our shop and set up a big stall, as we have done for the past ten years.
To get some more cultural enlightenment, you should also come and say hello to us at the Redcliffe Jetty Markets of a Sunday or at the shop during the week.
To search for NAIDOC Week events in your area, visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au.
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