See you at the NCNS Cultural Tent!

Excitement is building about Friday, July 7’s big NAIDOC celebration at Jamison Park. Between COVID and bad weather, it’s been a few years since this important community event has run. NCNS have been involved in NAIDOC

Jamo since the beginning, back when it was a small, community footy and netball and BBQ day. It’s now a huge event, reflecting the changing community in Penrith and the willingness of so many more people to be involved.

NCNS has been running a Cultural Tent for many years, showcasing cultural practice and leaders from this country as well as other nations. This year we hope to see you in the Cultural Tent – there’s something for everyone.

10.30am Welcome to Country from Krystal Mervin

10.45am Firestick workshop with Uncle Les

11.30am Darug stories and culture with Aunty Erin

12.30pm Dance and Didg with Jessy from Nulungu Dreaming

In between workshops we will be showing short films by First

Nations filmmakers. Additionally, we will have a table outside where anyone can join an Aboriginal Beading Workshop with Aunty Tracey.

It’s always cosy and warm in the Cultural Tent, so come on in.

There is of course a packed program on the main stage including a fascinating panel

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discussion from some of our local elders highlighting the theme of NAIDOC this year – For Our Elders. Not sure about you, but we will be ready to join in with the community line dancing too. It will be great to gather together again – NAIDOC Jamo is always a great place to catch up with mob. See you there.