Artwork:  tarmunggie-woman
Artist:  Cheryl Moggs

The 2018 National NAIDOC Poster was designed by Cheryl Moggs, a Bigambul woman from Goondiwindi, Queensland.  Cheryl drew on the history, courage and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to educate others.  The artwork (tarmunggie – woman) has three overlaying images, connecting dreamtime, culture and knowledge.

BECAUSE OF HER, WE CAN!

Theme:  NAIDOC Week 2018 celebrates the invaluable contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have made – and continue to make – to our communities, our families, our rich history and to our nation.

“This artwork portrays the courage and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.  From the ripples of fresh water and salt water, across the travel pathways and song lines of our traditional lands and skies”.

NAIDOC WEEK 8-15 JULY 2018

Background:  NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life.  The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Origin:  NAIDOC originally stood for ‘National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee’.  This committee was once responsible for organising national activities during NAIDOC Week and its acronym has since become the name of the week itself.  Find out more about the origins and timeline history of NAIDOC Week.  Find out the history of the Australian Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait Islander flag under Australian Flags.

Awards:  Each year there is a different focus city for the National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony.

• Lifetime Achievement Award
• Person of the Year
• Female Elder of the Year
• Male Elder of the Year
• Caring for Country Award
• Youth of the Year
• Artist of the Year
• Scholar of the Year
• Apprentice of the Year
• Sportsperson of the Year

This year the focus city of Sydney will start NAIDOC Week with the 2018 National NAIDOC Awards announced at a black tie ceremony and ball.  National NAIDOC Poster Competition and the NAIDOC Awards recipients are selected by the National NAIDOC Committee.

Website:  naidoc.org.au
Facebook:  facebook.com/@NAIDOC
Twitter:  #NAIDOC2018 #BecauseOfHerWeCan

To learn more about NAIDOC Week activities in your area, contact your nearest Regional Office.

♥ Gretchen Bernet-Ward