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.
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.