National NAIDOC Week 2022 has arrived, with celebrations happening around the country from 3 to 10 July.
Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney is encouraging everyone to get involved and learn more about the oldest living culture in your local community.
NAIDOC Week is the best opportunity for people to honour and learn more about First Nations peoples and cultures.
From art displays to concerts and dance performances, community get-togethers, film screenings, sports days and storytelling, there’s something for everyone listed at www.naidoc.org.au.
NAIDOC Week kicked off last night in Narrm (Melbourne), with the National NAIDOC Week Awards Ceremony, recognising and celebrating some incredible First Nations leaders.
The ten awards presented last night honour shining examples of people who positively influence, and often change the trajectory of, the lives of people in their communities and beyond.
The 2022 National NAIDOC Awards recipients are:
- Person of the Year Award – Ash Barty
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Dr Stanley Grant Snr
- Female Elder Award – Dr Lois Peeler AM
- Male Elder Award – Uncle Jack Charles
- Sportsperson Award – Buddy Franklin
- Youth Award – Elijah Manis
- Creative Talent Award – Lowell Hunter
- Caring for Country and Culture Award – Walter Jackson
- Education Award– Professor Bronwyn Fredericks
- Innovation Award – Koori Mail
For more information on the 2022 NAIDOC Award winners and NAIDOC events happening in your local community, visit www.naidoc.org.au