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International Day of the World’s Indigenous People

9 Nov, 2011

Title: International Day of the World’s Indigenous People Description: The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of the World’s Indigenous People is observed on August 9 each year to promote and protect the rights of the world’s Indigenous population. This event also recognises the achievements and contributions that Indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection. Date: 2011-08-09

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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day

4 Jul, 2011

Title: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day Description: National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day (NAICD) is an annual event celebrated on 4 August each year, having been established by SNAICC in 1988. Each year, SNAICC has a theme for Children’s Day to highlight a signficant issue, concern or hope for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. SNAICC encourages … Continue reading →

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National NAIDOC Week

1 Jul, 2011

Title: National NAIDOC Week Theme: We All Stand on Sacred Ground – Learn, Respect & Celebrate Description: NAIDOC Week is observed from the first Sunday in July to the second Sunday in July each year. NAIDOC celebrations are held around Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The week is celebrated not … Continue reading →

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Mabo Day

4 Jun, 2011

Title: Mabo Day Description: Mabo Day marks the anniversary of the High Court of Australia’s judgement in 1992 in the Mabo case. This is a day of particular significance for Torres Strait Islander Australians. Eddie ‘Koiki’ Mabo’s name is synonymous with native title rights. His story began in May 1982 when he and fellow Murray (Mer) Islanders David Passi, Sam … Continue reading →

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Coming of the Light

4 Jun, 2011

Title: Coming of the Light Description: This is a particular day of significance for Torres Strait Islander Australians. It marks the day the London Missionary Society first arrived in the Torres Strait. The missionaries landed at Erub Island on 1 July 1871. Religious and cultural ceremonies are held by Torres Strait Islander Christians across the Torres Strait and on the … Continue reading →

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