This year, NAIDOC Week will be held from 6 to 13 July, and marks 50 years of the national week-long celebration.
To celebrate, the City of Subiaco will be hosting a range of free events throughout the week.
On Monday 7 July, Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company will present their highly acclaimed children's show Kaarla Kaatijin at the Subiaco Arts Centre from 12pm to 1.30pm. Written by Zac James, the play is a vibrant and engaging production that weaves together Noongar stories, language and culture to explore the importance of fire to First Nations people.
On Tuesday 8 July, Bec Garlett will host a morning of storytelling and Indigenous games at Subiaco Library from 10am to 11am. This event is aimed at kids aged 5 and older, and during the session, kids will learn two Dreamtime stories, play games, and create their own sand art.
In the afternoon, Sharon Wood-Kenney will host an interactive bush pharmacy workshop from 2pm to 3pm, also at Subiaco Library. This workshop is also aimed at kids 5 years and up, and will epxlore nature, significance of country, and biodiversity.
On Wednesday 9 July, the City will host a Welcome to Country and traditional Smoking Ceremony presented by Yirra Yaakin. Taking place from 9am to 10am at the Subiaco Arts Centre, the event will also include a traditional dance and native inspired morning tea. All members of the community are welcome to attend and booking is not essential.
On Thursday 10 July, Rubeun Yorkshire will host an Aboriginal art workshop at Subiaco Library from 10am to 11am for kids aged five and up, and he will also host an Aboriginal dance workshop at the library from 2pm to 3pm. The dance workshop will invite kids to learn about and engage with First Nations heritage, identity and culture through movement.
On Friday 11 July there will be a special NAIDOC storytime at Subiaco Library from 10.30am to 11.30am focused on the 2025 NAIDOC Week theme: 'The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy'. This interactive session will include traditional Dreamtime stories, music, and movement.
To round out the week, there will be an Aboriginal basket weaving workshop at Subiaco Library on Saturday 12 July from 9.30am to 12pm. Perfect for people aged 10 and older, participants will join Emma-Jane Hunt and learn how to make a coiled basket using wool and raffia.
