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Posted on Friday 5th of July, 2013,
Greater Shepparton City Council is inviting residents to celebrate Naidoc Week, with a number of events taking place.
NAIDOC celebrations are held around Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative will hold a flag raising ceremony and breakfast on Monday 8 July and a Family Day at SPC Ardmona KidsTown on Thursday 11 July.
Greater Shepparton Mayor Jenny Houlihan said NAIDOC Week gives our community another opportunity to acknowledge the strong Aboriginal cultural and social heritage that is such a feature of Greater Shepparton.
"I encourage our community members to celebrate NAIDOC Week by attending these fantastic events," Cr Houlihan said.
Event details
NAIDOC Breakfast and Flag Raising Ceremony
To signal the commencement of NAIDOC week the Rumbalara Aboriginal Co Operative will be hosting a flag raising ceremony including a free breakfast, traditional dancing and a guest speaker.
Date: Monday 8 July
Time: 8-10am
8:00am breakfast
9:30am Flag Raising ceremony
Venue: Rumbalara Aboriginal Co Operative
20 Rumbalara Road, Mooroopna
NAIDOC Family Day
The annual Rumbalara Aboriginal Co Operative Family day will include a free BBQ lunch, kid's rides and family activities.
Date: Thursday 11 July
Time: 11am -2.30pm
Venue: SPC Ardmona KidsTown
For more information, contact Rumbalara on (03) 5820 0000.
- Released 5 July 2013
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