Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander days of significance
A key element to attracting and retaining Aboriginal employees in the Northern Territory Public Sector (NTPS) is to ensure work environments are:
- culturally safe
- welcoming
- equitable
- inclusive.
Territory NAIDOC week event 2024
Annually, NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in July.
The 2024 week-long celebrations will commence Sunday 7 until Sunday 14 July and is dedicated to honouring and recognising the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NAIDOC Week provides a platform for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories, and it serves as an opportunity to participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living culture on earth. This year’s theme for NAIDOC Week 2024 is ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud’.
Everyone is encouraged to get involved by attending events, participating in discussions, and share in the storytelling.
Find a Territory NAIDOC week event near you
Sunday 7 July
- 12pm – 4pm
ASTC lawns Community Concert
Monday 8 July
- 10am – 2pm
Mparntwe NAIDOC March ASTC Lawns
Mparntwe Community stalls Alice Plaza
NAIDOC Week Hub & Blak Business Showcase Alice Plaza
Tuesday 9 July
- All Day
NAIDOC Week Hub & Blak Business Showcase Alice Plaza
Wednesday 10 July
- All Day
NAIDOC Week Hub & Blak Business Showcase Alice Plaza - 12pm – 2pm
ASTC lawns NAIDOC Flame Ceremony
Includes; Welcome to Country, Smoking ceremony, Tree planting, Lhere Artepe Dancers, music, CAAMA Radio live broadcast and speeches.
- 7pm – 8:40pm
Araluen - Jacob Ridgeway and Mr Rhodes Concert
Thursday 11 July
- All Day
NAIDOC Week Hub & Blak Business Showcase Alice Plaza - 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Head Street Oval NAIDOC fun run and family events - 6pm – 8pm
Todd Mall outdoor cinema night with BBQ and basketball
Friday 12 July
- All Day
NAIDOC Week Hub & Blak Business Showcase Alice Plaza - 10am – 12pm
Library Lawn Arrernte Story Time & Morning Tea - 7pm – 11:59pm
Gillen Club Golden Oldies
Saturday 13 July
- 10am – 2pm
Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure Centre NAIDOC Splash Party
Tuesday 9 July
- 12pm - 4pm
Angurugu – Community event with lunch, live music, games and fun, including an Aboriginal Interpreter Service stall.
Wednesday 10 July
- 12pm - 4pm
Gunyungara - Community event with bush tucker, live performances, and cultural activities, including an Aboriginal Interpreter Service stall.
Thursday 11 July
- 11am - 2pm
Yirrkala – NAIDOC week community gathering with BBQ, competitions, entertainment and family fun, including an Aboriginal Interpreter Service stall.
Sunday 7 July
- 12pm – 5pm
Youth Centre - NAIDOC opening ceremony, BBQ, live music, games and activities.
Monday 8 July
- 10am – 1pm
NAIDOC Street march Northern Land Council to Civic Hall.
Chief Minister and Cabinet/ Aboriginal Interpreter Service stall at community event, BBQ food, baby photoshoot. - 12pm – 4pm
Telegraph station with Yarning circle, snacks, and activities, including Barkly Business Hub flag raising.
Tuesday 9 July
- 9am – 12pm
Keep the FIRE burning at BRADAAG. Yarning around the fire with kangaroo and damper. - 2pm – 4pm
Arts and crafts with Connected Beginnings. - 5pm – 8pm
Youth centre - movie night: Rabbit Proof Fence, popcorn, and hotdogs.
Wednesday 10 July
- 10am – 11am, Barkly Arts lawn with Warumungu Pujjali Dancers and BBQ.
- 11am – 1pm, Civic Hall - lunch, live music and fun activities. Alpurrurulam Chief Minister and Cabinet/ Aboriginal Interpreter Service stall and community BBQ.
Thursday 11 July
- 10am – 1pm
High School oval - Anyinginyi Cultural Family Fun Day with BBQ, Music, Sports and Colour run. - 1pm-3pm
Tennant Creek Hospital courtyard - Yarning circle with billy tea and damper. - 12pm – 7pm
Youth Centre - Barkly Regional Council Family Day with BBQ, music, athletics and colour run<.
Friday 12 July
- All Day - Tennant Creek Show Day.
Sunday 7 July
- 9:30am
NAIDOC Church Service, Martin De Porres, 11 Strele Cres, Casuarina - 10am- 8:30pm
Browns Mart Studio, Smith Street, Darwin - Guyugwa workshops and showcase performance. - 11:30am
Territory Rugby League Stadium - Deadly Rugby League Cup.
Monday 8 July
- 7:30am – 9:30am
City of Darwin, Herbert Street Park, Darwin - Flag Raising Ceremony and breakfast on Larrakia Country. - 7pm
NAIDOC Week Deckchair Cinema program - The Zone of Interest
Tuesday 9 July
- 7am – 9am
Venue TBA – NT Indigenous Business Network Blak Business Breakfast with Westpac - 2pm – 9pm
Jingili Water Gardens - Danila Dilba Community Health and family day.
Wednesday 10 July
- 9am – 11am
Goyder Square, Palmerston - Flame Tree Ceremony, Welcome to Country, fire and smoking ceremony, traditional dancers and speeches. - 9am – 12pm
Arts in the Grass Breakfast - 9am for 11am tee off
Darwin Golf Club, Marrara - Jak Ah Kit Memorial golf day. - 3pm – 6pm
Lake Alexander Park, East point, Fannie Bay - Team Health NAIDOC Week family picnic.
Thursday 11 July
- 12 noon
Silks Darwin, Fannie Bay - Elders luncheon. - 4pm – 6pm
NT Indigenous Business Network Hub, 76 The Esplanade, Darwin - Connect and celebrate: Ladies’ networking event. - 7pm
NAIDOC Week Deckchair Cinema program - Luku Ngarra – The Law of the Land.
Friday 12 July
- 7am – 3pm
Herbert Street Park, Darwin - NAIDOC Darwin breakfast, march and speeches with NAIDOC markets featuring; Jo Nasir Art, Yaye, Akmans Print and Design, Mulligas and Cudgeries, Sisterhood Seniors and NT Indigenous Business Network.
Saturday 13 July
- 6:30pm
Darwin Convention Centre - NAIDOC Gala Ball and Awards Ceremony. - 7pm
NAIDOC Week Deckchair Cinema program - Monkey Man.
Sunday 7 July
- 10am – 12pm
Katherine Council Lawns - NAIDOC opening ceremony and flag raising.
Monday 8 July
- 9am – 1pm
Ryan Park - Family fun day.
Tuesday 9 July
- 11am - 2pm
Arts and cultural centre - Indigenous mentoring short course.
Wednesday 10 July
- 9am – 2pm
Kalano Sports Oval - Kalano NAIDOC family fun day.
Thursday 11 July
- 9am – 2pm
Lindsay Street Complex - Wurli Wurlinjang Community Day, family activities, medical checks, and giveaways.
Friday 12 July
- 9am – 11am
O’Shea Tce to Lindsay St Complex - NAIDOC March. - 12pm – 6pm
Katherine Country Club - 8 Ball competition. - 12pm – 8pm
Katherine Golf Club, Pearce Street - Darts competition.
Saturday 13 July
- 6:30pm – 11pm
Arts and cultural centre - NAIDOC Ball.
Sunday 14 July
- 3pm – 5pm
Katherine Council Lawns - Closing ceremony and BBQ.
Calendars of events
A calendar of key national and regional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander days of significance has been developed. It will ensure these days of significance are promoted, encouraged and celebrated.
Download the calendars to display in your office.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander days of significance 2024 (PDF 1.5 MB) pdf_file
Regional events and NT dates of significance (PDF 1.2 MB) pdf_file
Cultural events
Information regarding 2024 cultural events will be available early next year.
- 24 to 28 May - Garrmalang Festival
- 6 August - Country to Couture
- 7 August - National Indigenous Fashion Awards
- 9 to 11 August - Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair
- 11 August - Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (NATSIAA)
- 12 August - National Indigenous Music Awards
- 24 to 26 May - Karrimanjbekkan An-me – Taste of Kakadu
- 2 to 5 August - Garma Festival
- 24 to 27 August - East Arnhem Live
- 7 to 10 June - Barunga Festival
- 14 to 15 June - Malandarri Festival
- TBC - August Gurindji Freedom Day Festival
- 10 September - Nitmiluk Festival
- 28 to 30 July - Desert Harmony Festival
- 12 to 21 April Parrtjima a Festival in Lights
- 8 to 17 September Desert Song Festival
- 8 to 22 September Desert Mob
- 21 September to 1 October Desert Festival
NT significant dates
- 16 to 30 August 1928 - Coniston Massacre
- 14 August 1963 - Yirrkala Bark Petition
- 24 August 1966 - Wave Hill Walk Off
- 6 December 1976 - Aboriginal Land Rights
- 30 May 1980 - Native Title – Tiwi Islands
- 26 October 1985 - Native Title - Uluru
- 1 June 1988 - Barunga Statement
Contact
To find out more call 08 8999 4118 or email aecds.ntg@nt.gov.au.