NAIDOC Week - 7-14 July 2002

(National Aboriginal & Islander Day Observance Committee)

NAIDOC Week is an annual celebration of the survival and vitality of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the uniqueness of their traditions and cultures and to recognise the on-going struggle for justice and equality.

NAIDOC events are held around the nation and provide an opportunity for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians to come together and celebrate.

The theme for this years NAIDOC Week is "Recognition, Rights, Reform".

Keep an eye out for details of events in your local area.

Free schools kit:
ATSIC is offering free NAIDOC kits to schools. The kits include;
the NAIDOC 2002 poster
various Bookmarks
Indigenous Australia Kits
Temporary Tattoos
Colouring - In kits
Flag Stickers and much, much more

All you need to do is register on the NAIDOC section of the ATSIC website (www.atsic.gov.au).

Further information - from ATSIC website