Join us this NAIDOC Week (6 – 13 July) as we celebrate 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience.
The City of Canning will be hosting and supporting a series of free events throughout NAIDOC Week this year, including the:
- NAIDOC Art Exhibition
- NAIDOC Community Lunch
- Indigenous Sneakers Lab.
The theme for this year’s NAIDOC Week is ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy’. This celebrates not only the achievements of the past, but the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of our young leaders, the vision of our communities, and the legacy of our ancestors.
The NAIDOC journey began as a movement for recognition and rights, sparked by Indigenous communities who saw a future built on justice and equality. Over the decades, it has grown into a powerful national celebration, a testament to the enduring strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
As we commemorate this 50-year legacy, we also look forward, honouring the next generation who will carry the torch, shaping the future with courage, insight, and deep respect for our roots. Guided by the wisdom of our Elders and the groundwork laid by our forebears, each NAIDOC Week reinforces our vision for an Australia where Indigenous voices are not only heard but lead the way.
Events
NAIDOC Art Exhibition 2025
Saturday 5 July – Sunday 13 July
The fourth annual NAIDOC Art Exhibition will again serve as a celebration of artworks from our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community.
Submissions for the exhibition are open, closing at 5pm on Friday 27 June 2025.
NAIDOC Art Exhibition Celebration Morning Tea
Tuesday 8 July from 10-11am at the Riverton Library.
Registrations are essential. To book, please email community@canning.wa.gov.au
Refreshments, coffee, and tea will be available.
NAIDOC Community Lunch, hosted by Langford Aboriginal Association.
Friday 11 July 2025. Lunch will commence at 12pm with a Welcome to Country, followed by a Smoking Ceremony, Cultural Performance, live music and other activities for all ages.
Indigenous Sneakers Lab
Saturday 12 July, from 10am – 12pm.
Join us for a creative journey into Aboriginal culture through sneaker design. Learn about indigenous patterns’ significance, promote appreciation, and express artistry.
Please bring your own white sneakers.
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