The City of Joondalup are celebrating NAIDOC Week with a program of events running from 1 – 17 July, giving as many people as possible the opportunity to learn more about the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
A Yarn with Ernie Dingo
When: Saturday 6 July 2024, 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Where: St Stephen’s School Theatre, Duncraig
Bookings Required: Click here for information
Get to know one of Australia’s most loved personalities! Renowned for his laid-back style and earthy honesty, Ernie Dingo has been a fixture of Australian TV since the ‘80s. For one night only, Ernie will share stories and anecdotes from his life and work, followed by a casual Q&A session.
Aboriginal Film Festival
When: Monday 8 July – Friday 12 July
Where: HOYTS Cinema, Joondalup
Bookings Required: Click here for information
See The New Boy, The Song Keepers, Fire Starter – The story of Bangarra, Sweet Country and Wash My Soul in the River’s Flow on the big screen!
Community Tree Planting Day
When: Sunday 14 July 2024, 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Where: Lake Goollelal, Kingsley (corner of Tanah Close and Goollelal Drive)
Bookings Required: Click here for information
Help to regenerate the area around Lake Goollelal with Friends of Yellagonga. After a Welcome to Country and cleansing smoking ceremony, you’ll learn about the local animals and plants, plant 300 endemic trees, and then celebrate your hard work with some bushtukka treats from All Good Grub.