Free Open Day - Celebrate NAIDOC

Overview

Celebrate the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth, exploring stories and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Join in creative cultural activities for all ages as we celebrate '50 Years of Deadly' this NAIDOC week at the museum with lively performances, artmaking activities, tours, workshops and storytelling. The day begins with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony led by Koori Konnections, grounding us…

Celebrate the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth, exploring stories and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Join in creative cultural activities for all ages as we celebrate '50 Years of Deadly' this NAIDOC week at the museum with lively performances, artmaking activities, tours, workshops and storytelling.

The day begins with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony led by Koori Konnections, grounding us in respect and tradition.

From there, the celebrations continue with a range of engaging and educational activities, including:

Live art demonstration from award-winning children's book illustrator Dub Leffler

Weaving workshops with Dunghutti Biripi artist and educator Wanita Lowe

Face painting with NAIDOC inspired designs curated by Dakota Dixon

Mixed media workshops with Dunghutti/Gomeroi artist Nioka Lowe-Brennan

Live music performances throughout the day from Marra-Wanggan Dance Group and Baakanji Kunya musician Ross Knight

And so much more!

Location

Australian National Maritime Museum

2 Murray Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

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Location - 2 Murray Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

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