NAIDOC 2021
July 12, 2021
NAIDOC 2021
This year we kicked off NAIDOC week with a bang during our flag raising ceremony. Many People attended the day in celebrating our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and raising our flags. Aunty Rose Kirby graced us by opening the “Welcome to the Country” and “Acknowledging the Traditional custodians of the land”. The 4 Elder sisters; Elvira Wighton, Sharon Johnson, Geraldine Johnson & Raylene Smith who raised the flags for us. Brenden played the Digeridoo and the clap sticks, while Richard conducted the smoking ceremony.
Aunty Susan Baxter and her young team of dancers (Mia, Harmony, Faith, Miriyan & Wayn) provided us with a traditional dance.
On our Community Day (Friday/9 July), MVAC had Coolamon Kids marquee, face painting, jumping castle, BBQ, Art display, fun children activities and basketball. Check out the photos below.
Our latest Koori Nigh Market was a resounding success, filled with deadly talent and incredible community energy.
Our little explorers had an absolute blast on their recent excursion to the Robinvale Leisure Centre for a morning of Jump and Jive!
On February 17th, Jo from Pebbletime facilitated a one-hour Music and Movement session that was both enriching and exciting. Find out more in this month's newsletter.
