Celebrate NAIDOC Week with a range of fun and free activities at Parliament House. This year’s NAIDOC Week theme is ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy’.
NAIDOC Week Illumination
From Sunday 6 July to Tuesday 8 July, the façade of Australian Parliament House will be illuminated with the striking colours and design of Michelle’s Tjala Dreaming (Honey Ant), a 2023 artwork by Michelle Lewis. You can also see the original artwork on display in Parliament House from 30 June to 14 July.
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Bush Animal Making Workshop
On Wednesday 9 July, create your own bush animal inspired by the Tjanpi weavers in this fun and creative workshop.
Led by Ronnie Jordan, a Pitta Pitta Wangkamahdla woman, this special NAIDOC Week workshop is something the whole family will enjoy.
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‘Yeribee’ Indigenous experiences of Parliament House
Hear the stories of First Nations parliamentarians and experience artworks from the Parliament House Art Collections by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Join us on Tuesday 8 July or Saturday 12 July.
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Images:
1 and 2. Courtesy of AUSPIC, Department of Parliamentary Services. Depicting: Michelle Lewis (born 1983), Pitjantjatjara people, Michelle’s Tjala Dreaming (Honey Ant), 2023, Parliament House Art Collections.
3. 5 Foot Photography
4. Jandamarra Cadd (born 1973), Yorta Yorta people, Nova Peris OAM, 2019, Historic Memorials Collection, Parliament House Art Collections; Mary Moore (born 1957) The Hon Kenneth (Ken) Wyatt AM, MP, 2017, Historic Memorials Collection, Parliament House Art Collections; Jude Rae (born 1956) The Hon Linda Burney MP, 2018, Historic Memorials Collection, Parliament House Art Collections. Photo taken by 5 Foot Photography.