A popular First Nations community event, postponed due to COVID restrictions earlier in the year, will be held on Wednesday, September 22.
Sunshine Coast residents are invited to join in The Wan’diny Family Fun Day, at the Nambour Crushers field from 10am to 3pm.
A Welcome to Country will kick-off the festivities, followed by Gubbi Gubbi and Torres Strait Islander performers, cultural workshops and music.
Sunshine Coast Council Community Portfolio Councillor David Law said he was pleased to see Wan’diny back on for the community to enjoy.
“NAIDOC Week and its related events is a time for our community to acknowledge and attribute respect to Elders past and present of the First Nations peoples,” Cr Law said.
“This year’s theme is Heal Country! and calls on everyone to continue seeking greater protections for our lands, waters, sacred sites and cultural heritage.”
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“I encourage everyone to join in this wonderful event. It will be a great activity during the first week of the school holidays.”
In July, Council held its annual flag-raising ceremony at its Nambour administration building.
Earlier this year Council unanimously endorsed its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2021-2022.
The plan aims to develop a culturally capable workplace at council, promoting respect and valuing the skills, experience and perspectives of First Nations employees and representatives in the community.
For more information on the Family Fun Day, visit the event’s social media page here or email naidocsunshinecoast@gmail.com.
Wan’diny Family Fun Day
- Nambour Crushers Rugby League Club, 22 Crusher Park Dr, Nambour.
- Wednesday, September 22, 10am to 3pm.
- Performances: Gubbi Dance Troupe, Torres Strait Islander Dancers, OKA and Alister Bartholomew.
- Workshops: Didg Music Therapy, Wattle It Bri, New Art Dreaming, Bush Tucker Gathering workshop with Dinnawhan, Weaving with Kilagi Nielsen and Orcher Bee.
