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Welcome to Term 3.
There are many things happening in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education this term.
- 4 August National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
- 9 August International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
- 4 September Indigenous Literacy Day
- 5 September NAIDOC Week Activity: Excursions to Wetlands (3-6) and Dudley (K-2) conducted by Awabakal Environmental Education. This event is on Compass and is no cost to parents as we were successful in securing a substantial NAIDOC Week Grant from NSW Aboriginal Affairs. More information to come in the next newsletter.
What is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day?
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is our national day dedicated to celebrating our children and has been held every year on the 4 August since 1988.
Children's Day has been run annually since 1988 and is the initiative of SNAICC – National Voice for our Children.
Why is it important?
The majority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are thriving and growing up strong in their cultures, with support from their families and communities.
However, a significant number of our children continue to face ongoing challenges stemming from colonisation and its effects. This includes discrimination, poverty, systemic removal, intergenerational trauma, dislocation from land and culture, and community disempowerment.
To achieve equality, we must approach these challenges through a holistic approach, considering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children’s wellbeing, safety and development.
© SNAICC – National Voice for our Children (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation) 2020 – 2023
Children’s Day is an initiative of SNAICC – Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care, the national peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child and family services.
The 2024 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day theme Strong in Culture, Stronger Together elevates the intention of Children’s Day, focusing on the strength of our children that comes from their connection to culture.
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
9 August 2024
What is International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples?
International Day of the World's Indigenous People is celebrated annually to honour and recognise the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of indigenous peoples worldwide. This day is about appreciating their unique way of life and acknowledging their important role in our shared history and society. It's a time to celebrate diversity and learn more about the customs and traditions of these vibrant communities.
In 1994 the United Nations General Assembly decided that the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples would be observed on 9 August every year. The date marks the first meeting, in 1982, of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations.
As we commemorate the World’s Indigenous Peoples next week, let’s acknowledge their ongoing physical and spiritual connection to their lands, care for the environment and respect for their Elders.
The children will learn about these significant events in class.
Yaluu
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Teacher