Anmatjere
On 12 July, a fun time was had at Ti Tree to celebrate NAIDOC Week. It was held in Carter-Haines Park with face painting and a barbecue.
Ti Tree celebrated with a party.
Ti Tree celebrated with a party, including face painting and a barbecue.Atitjere
On 11 July, a fun day was had at Atitjere, with a tug of war, bush medicine display and a beautiful NAIDOC cake. “There was good food, games and prizes for winners,” said Dennis Braun, Council Services Coordinator, Atitjere.
Atitjere bush medicine making display.
Atitjere NAIDOC Week cake.Engawala
NAIDOC Celebrations at Engawala on 10 July included an artwork competition and a community lunch with a NAIDOC cake. The lunch was held on the grounds of the CDRC Office in Engawala, and over 30 people attended. Local staff and community members cooked and prepared food and served to those attending.
Engawala celebrated with a cake.
Engawala celebrated with a feast.Lajamanu
On 24 July Lajamanu celebrated NAIDOC Week with a barbecue and kangaroo tails cooked on the fire. It was originally planned for 10 July but was delayed due to Sorry Business.
Lajamanu celebrated with a barbecue.
Lajamanu celebrated with kangaroo tails on the fire.Laramba
On 11 July, all the CDRC departments came together to create a lunch to celebrate NAIDOC Week. “It was a great event,” said Wayne Porter, Aged Care Coordinator Laramba.
Laramba celebrated with a barbecue.
Laramba worked together to put on a great day.Nyirripi
Nyirripi put on a barbecue to celebrate NAIDOC Week on 12 July. It was a small crowd, but the food was enjoyed by all.
Staff and residents enjoying the Nyirripi barbecue.
Staff and residents enjoying the Nyirripi barbecue.Willowra
A NAIDOC celebratory barbecue was held in Willowra on 12 July.
“Big thanks to everyone and an extra big thanks to Eilleen from the Learning Centre (Batchelor) for her support today!” said Jenny Pietsch, Senior Coordinator CDP Engagement, CDP.
The Willowra NAIDOC barbecue.
The Willowra NAIDOC barbecue.Yuelamu
On Friday 26 July Yuelamu held a celebration for NAIDOC Week. It was going to be during NAIDOC Week but had to be delayed due to Sorry Business. A barbecue was enjoyed by the community at the Yuelamu recreation hall.
The NAIDOC barbecue at Yuelamu.
The NAIDOC barbecue at Yuelamu.Yuendumu
On 12 July Yuendumu celebrated NAIDOC Week with a burgers and arts afternoon. “There was space for painting and drawing. We enjoyed chicken and beef burgers and a big cake! It was a perfect wind up to the week’s celebrations in Yuendumu,” said Brooke Flynn, Senior Administration Council Services, Yuendumu.
Yuendumu NAIDOC barbecue.
Creating art at the Yuendumu NAIDOC celebration.
