Port Stephens NAIDOC Week 2023
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Join us at our NAIDOC Week events to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Port Stephens.
NAIDOC Week Opening and Fun Day
- Thursday 29 June at Raymond Terrace
- 9:30am – Flag raising and speeches at Council Admin Building
- 10:00am – March down William street
- 10:30am – Community day at Riverside Park including free sausage sizzle, activities and Kooriokee
Murrook Family Fun Day
- Monday 3 July – 10am to 2pm
- Murrook Culture Centre: 2163 Nelson Bay Road, Williamtown
- Activities and entertainment
Karuah Family Fun Day
- Tuesday 4 July – 10am to 12.30pm
- Karuah Hall: Mustons Road, Karuah
- Activities and entertainment
- Games, cultural games and BBQ
Koori Colours Clay Class with Jason Russell
Come along to the Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre for an intimate sculpting class with Worimi artist Jason Russell, from Koori Colours. Jason will show you how to make your very own coolamon, using air dry clay.
All ages welcome. Young children must be supervised by an adult.
- Wednesday 5 July – 10am to 12pm
- Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre
- Free
There are only 20 places available, so please call the VIC on 4988 0900 to secure a place. Bookings open until 26 June unless sold out prior.
Nelson Bay Fun Day
- Wednesday 5 July
- 9:30am – March down Stockton Street
- 10:00am – Family fun day Neslon Bay Foreshore
Coolamon making workshop @ Your Library
Coolamons were traditionally used to carry water, fruits and nuts, as well as to cradle babies. Come along and create your own coolamon from clay.
- Thursday 6 July
- 10am to 12pm: Tomaree
- 2pm to 4pm: Raymond Terrace
- Free
- For ages 7 to 13 years
Bookings are essential. Contact us to secure your place. Raymond Terrace Library 4988 0111
This National NAIDOC Week Activity is funded by the National Indigenous Australians Agency.