{"id":25377,"date":"2024-07-05T16:59:06","date_gmt":"2024-07-05T08:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=oasis-news&p=25377"},"modified":"2024-07-08T13:03:58","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T05:03:58","slug":"keep-the-fire-burning-this-naidoc-week","status":"publish","type":"oasis-news","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/oasis-news\/keep-the-fire-burning-this-naidoc-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep the Fire Burning this NAIDOC Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This year\u2019s NAIDOC theme Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud<\/strong><\/em>, honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture \u2013 with fire a symbol of connection to Country, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each year NAIDOC Week is held in July, to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. From 7 to 14 July this year, learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Curtin, visit a range of events this NAIDOC Week to learn more about the role you can play towards Reconciliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n\n

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N\u2019yettin-ngal Wagur \u2013 Yeye Wongie (Curator and Artists in Conversation) <\/h2><\/div>

7 July 2024 12.30pm-2.00pm<\/strong><\/p>

On our last Sunday for this exhibition period, join N\u2019yettin-ngal Wagur \u2013 Yeye Wongie [Ancestors breath \u2013 Today talk] Curator Zali Morgan and artists Brett Nannup and Amanda Bell in conversation with JCG Community Engagement Coordinator Ron Bradfield Jnr. This conversation will reflect on this exhibition, curatorial decision-making and conversations held during its time here at John Curtin Gallery. An opportunity to hear about what is next for this group of early-career Noongar artists.<\/p><\/div>