NAIDOC Week is an important week of recognition and celebration of Australian indigenous culture. This resource explains the signficance and suggests activities for students to complete during NAIDOC Week.
The celebrations and commemorations of significant events shared with their families and others
Significant events, symbols and emblems that are important to Australia’s identity and diversity, and how they are celebrated, commemorated or recognised in Australia, including Australia Day, Anzac Day, NAIDOC Week, National Sorry Day, Easter, Christmas, and other religious and cultural festivals
How they, their family and friends commemorate past events that are important to them
Days and weeks celebrated or commemorated in Australia (including Australia Day, Anzac Day, and National Sorry Day) and the importance of symbols and emblems
Participate in guided tasks that involve following instructions, making things, cooperating with peers, planning for and conducting shared events or activities or presenting at a school performance
Participate in guided tasks that involve following instructions, making things, cooperating with peers, planning for and conducting shared events, activities or school performances
How they, their family, friends and communities commemorate past events that are important to them
Significance of days and weeks celebrated or commemorated in Australia and the importance of symbols and emblems, including Australia Day, ANZAC Day, Harmony Week, National Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC week and National Sorry Day
Communicates stories of their own family heritage and the heritage of others
Demonstrates developing skills of historical inquiry and communication
Identifies celebrations and commemorations of significance in Australia and the world
Applies skills of historical inquiry and communication