NAIDOC
Torres Strait Islands
Aboriginal Australia
Famous Indigenous Australians
History
100

What is the 2023 NAIDOC theme?

For our Elders

100

Where are the Torres Strait Islands found?

At the northern tip of Queensland

100

Who are the Traditional Custodians of where our school is?

Awabakal

100

A Kuku Yalanji woman, the first Aboriginal person to win an Olympic gold medal in an individual event

Cathy Freeman

100

How long have Aboriginal people lived in Australia?

At least 50,000 years

200

In what month is NAIDOC normally held?

July

200

What colours are found on the Torres Strait flag?

Green, white, black, blue

200

Which capital city is the only one with an Aboriginal name?

Canberra

200

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

200

When did the British invade Australia?

1788

300

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.

300

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

300

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

300

An Adnyamathanha man, he was a champion Australian Rules (AFL) football player with the Sydney Swans

Adam Goodes

300

What significant event took place in 1967?

A referendum that allowed the Government to make laws for Aboriginal people

400

What does NAIDOC stand for?

National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee 

OR

National Aboriginal and Islanders Day of Celebration

400

What two symbols are found on the Torres Strait Islander flag?

Five-pointed star, dhari (ceremonial headdress)

400

Which state or territory has the largest population of First Nations people?

New South Wales with 340 000!

400

An Arrernte man, he was the first Aboriginal person to become an internationally renowned artist

Albert Namatjira 
400
What is Eddie Mabo known for?

Leading the campaign for Aboriginal land rights, resulting in the first successful native Title claim

500

When did NAIDOC begin? (+/- 10 years)

1938

500

There are 274 islands that make up the Torres Strait Islands

Name 5

500

How many living Aboriginal languages are there? (+/- 20)

250

500

A Ngarrindjeri man, he was an inventor and writer, he is now featured on the $50 note

David Unaipon

500

What significant event occurred on 13 February 2008?

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd made a formal apology to Indigenous Australians, particularly the Stolen Generations