Keep The Fire Burning
🖤💛❤️NAIDOC Week 2024 kicks off this Sunday 7th July and runs through to Sun, 14 July 🖤💛❤️
YOU can Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud with a HUGE array of events happening all week and month, right across the Coffs Coast and Clarence Valley.
You can also pick up a FREE 2024 National NAIDOC Week Poster ‘Urapun Muy by Artist Deb Belyea” at any Target or Kmarts for your house, office or home!
Today and every day, the Caringa Community acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Owners of the land where we work, play and live our Complete Lives; the Bundjalung, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl Peoples.
We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities and honour their millennia-old legacy of storytelling on these Countries.
We hope to see you at an event around the Coffs Clarence Coast for an amazing week of Keeping The Fire Burning!!
For more information contact Tara on 0459 632 523.
Click the link to register
The fire represents the enduring strength and vitality of Indigenous cultures, passed down through generations despite the challenges faced. It is a symbol of connection to the land, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As we honour this flame, we kindle the sparks of pride and unity, igniting a renewed commitment to acknowledging, preserving, and sharing the cultural heritage that enriches our nation.
“Blak, Loud and Proud” encapsulates the unapologetic celebration of Indigenous identity, empowering us to stand tall in our heritage and assert our place in the modern world. This theme calls for a reclamation of narratives, an amplification of voices, and an unwavering commitment to justice and equality. It invites all Australians to listen, learn, and engage in meaningful dialogue, fostering a society where the wisdom and contributions of Indigenous peoples are fully valued and respected.
words via The National NAIDOC Committee