NAIDOC
What is the 2023 NAIDOC theme?
For our Elders
Where are the Torres Strait Islands found?
At the northern tip of Queensland
Who are the Traditional Custodians of where our school is?
Awabakal
A Kuku Yalanji woman, the first Aboriginal person to win an Olympic gold medal in an individual event
Cathy Freeman
How long have Aboriginal people lived in Australia?
At least 50,000 years
In what month is NAIDOC normally held?
July
What colours are found on the Torres Strait flag?
Green, white, black, blue
Which capital city is the only one with an Aboriginal name?
Canberra
A Kuku Yalanji woman, she is a pop singer, songwriter, and actress. She has achieved six top-ten albums (including two number-ones) and 16 top-twenty singles.
Jessica Mauboy
When did the British invade Australia?
1788
Name 3 ways how NAIDOC week is celebrated
• NAIDOC Awards ceremony;
• displaying both the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags;
• music and dance events;
• traditional smoking ceremonies;
• engaging in Aboriginal-themed activities, such as cooking, dancing and art.
What is the English name for Waiben, the largest island, and how did it get this name?
Thursday Island, because Europeans first discovered the island on a Thursday
By percentage, which state or territory has the highest proportion of First Nations people relative to total population size?
Northern Territory, with 30.8% of the population being First Nations
An Adnyamathanha man, he was a champion Australian Rules (AFL) football player with the Sydney Swans
Adam Goodes
What significant event took place in 1967?
A referendum that allowed the Government to make laws for Aboriginal people
What does NAIDOC stand for?
National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee
OR
National Aboriginal and Islanders Day of Celebration
What two symbols are found on the Torres Strait Islander flag?
Five-pointed star, dhari (ceremonial headdress)
Which state or territory has the largest population of First Nations people?
New South Wales with 340 000!
An Arrernte man, he was the first Aboriginal person to become an internationally renowned artist
Leading the campaign for Aboriginal land rights, resulting in the first successful native Title claim
When did NAIDOC begin? (+/- 10 years)
1938
There are 274 islands that make up the Torres Strait Islands
Name 5
How many living Aboriginal languages are there? (+/- 20)
250
A Ngarrindjeri man, he was an inventor and writer, he is now featured on the $50 note
David Unaipon
What significant event occurred on 13 February 2008?
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd made a formal apology to Indigenous Australians, particularly the Stolen Generations