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MACKAY NAIDOC COMMITTEE 2015
Adrienne Barnett Chairperson / Treasurer Katrina Hanson Secretary Frank Cook Committee Member Patricia Wright Committee Member Donna Rose Committee Member Cindy Willett Committee Member Frank Cook Committee Member Helen Ses Committee Member Blanche Sutherland Traditional Owner Patricia Corrie Traditional Owner We would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land – the Yuibera People. We also acknowledge all Elders both past
and present.
Mackay NAIDOC Incorporated would like to thank the following sponsors:
Department of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
Partnerships
Hail Creek Mine
Community Development Fund
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A Special Thank You to All Community Members and Organisations
for Their Ongoing Support during the Planning and Preparation
Leading Up To NAIDOC Week for 2015. ABOUT NAIDOC 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 also by all Australians from all walks of life. 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. Each year, a theme is chosen to reflect the important issues and events for NAIDOC Week.
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NAIDOC Theme 2015:
This year the theme highlights Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ strong spiritual and cultural connection to land and sea. The theme is an opportunity to pay respects to country; honour those who work tirelessly on preserving land, sea and culture and to share the stories of many sites of significance or sacred places with the nation.
As the oldest continuing culture on the planet, the living culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is intrinsically linked with these sacred places. Sacred places can be geographic feature like a river or lake, a beach, bays, inlets, hills or a mountain ranges or ceremonial grounds, galleries of rock art or engravings or places used for gathering for cultural practices.
Long before European arrival, these places had traditional names - names that now reflect the timeless relationship between the people and the land. Often sacred places are connected with Dreaming stories or tell of the meaning of an area.
This year’s theme was also chosen specifically to highlight and celebrate the anniversary of the ‘Handback’ of Uluru, one of these sacred sites, to its traditional owners on 26 October 30 years ago.
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Saturday 27th JUNE Cultural Heritage Rugby League
Contact Greg Sutherland Phone 0438165208 Venue Virgin Stadium Australia Time 12pm to 8:30pm Additional Info Cost: $10
North’s v West Old Boys Game Bouncy Castle Mackay Pipe Band Main Game: Wynumm Mainly v Cutter’s
SUNDAY 28th JUNE NAIDOC Church Service - COMING OF THE LIGHT
Contact Adrienne Barnett Heather Kiwat Phone 0422 832 160 0402 371 617
Venue Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Cnr. Gordon and Sydney Streets, Mackay
Time 8.00 a.m. Additional Info Father Henry Kennell
Morning Tea provided after Service (no cost)
Coming of the Light - Torres Strait Islands
The Coming of the Light is a holiday celebrated by Torres Strait Islanders on 1 July each year. It recognises the adoption of Christianity through island communities during the late nineteenth century.
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Origins
The London Missionary Society set out to convert people of the Southwest Pacific to Christianity from the 1840s. In July 1871, the Reverend Samuel MacFarlane, a member of the Society anchored at Erub (Darnley Island) in the Torres Strait. He was accompanied by South Sea Islander evangelists and teachers.
In defiance of tribal law Dabad, a Warrior Clan Elder on Erub welcomed the London Missionary Society clergy and teachers.
Effect
The acceptance of the missionaries and Christianity into the Torres Strait Islands is often credited with ending conflict between different island groups. However, Christian principles were already somewhat compatible with Islander religion. The missionaries offered a more practical advantage. Torres Strait Islanders had been grossly exploited in the maritime industry. The missionaries provided some protection and assistance to Islanders who negotiated with outsiders in the maritime industry.
The acceptance of missionaries and Christianity into Torres Strait led to profound changes that affected every aspect of life from that time onwards.
Annual Celebrations
Torres Strait Islanders living on the islands or on the mainland come together to honour this anniversary every year. Islanders of all faiths celebrate the Coming of the Light in a festival like no other in Australia.
Activities include church services and a re-enactment of the landing at Kemus on Erub. Hymn singing, feasting and Ailan dans strengthen community and family ties.
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MONDAY 30TH JUNE Food Handling Training
Contact Donna Rose & Fay Beth Phone 49403479
Venue 3 Level, CQ University City Campus – Sydney Street, Mackay, Training Room
Time 10.00 a.m. Additional Info
Morning Tea provided
SATURDAY 4th JULY
BRO AM Golf Tournament
Contact Skills Training Mackay- Brianna Phone 4963 2700 Venue Melaleuca Golf Course – Keeley’s Road Time 7.15am Registration / 8.00am Tee-Off Additional Info Must Provide Own Golf Clubs – Or Hire at Venue
NAIDOC Seniors Dance
Contact Elizabeth Warren Phone 49578121 Venue Mackay Indoor Bowls Hall, Bridge Road, Time July 6-30 For 7pm Start Additional Info (Old School In The Hall – Just Like It Used To Be).
$10-00 per head which includes a Light Supper. Hot Drinks and Cold Soft drinks For Sale. Over 60’s Please. The Theme is “Coloured”. Wear your Brightly Coloured Clothes. Music By Lonny Fewquandie. Tickets Available At Yamadi.
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SUNDAY 5th JULY
MAIJAG Fishing Competition Contact Justin Giblett Phone 0437115157 Venue Town Beach – Iluka Park, East Mackay Time 12pm to register for a “1:08pm Start”
(high tide is 5.18meters) Bring your fishing gear, hats and sunscreen.
Additional Info Meet at the Park Area Volunteers are Welcome Sausage Sizzle, Great Prizes
Mackay Aboriginal and Islander Justice
Alternatives Group
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MONDAY 6th JULY Mackay Regional Council Flag Raising
Contact Mulum Stone Phone 4961 9435 Venue Mackay Regional Council – Gordon Street, Mackay Time 10.00am Additional Info All Welcome
Flag Raising and Morning Tea to follow
Australian Hearing
Contact Brenda Ward Phone (07) 4957 0900 Venue 3 Level, CQ University City Campus – Sydney Street,
Mackay Time 1.30 - 3.00pm Additional Info Come along “Free” Hearing Tests, over the age of 18
15mins Light Refreshments
TAFE 3rd Floor Open Day
Contact Adrienne Barnett Phone 4940 3458 Venue 3 Level, CQ University City Campus – Sydney
Street, Mackay Time 1.30pm - 3.00pm Additional Info Morning Tea provided
Eddie Rigby’s Art Exhibition Showcase
Contact Norell Binsiar Phone 49619387 Venue Gordon White Library Time All Day Addition Info
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CQU Book Swap
Contact Nikki Timor Phone 04011 71092 Venue 3 Level, CQ University City Campus – Sydney Street,
Mackay & Building 5, Ooralea Campus, Plainland
Time 12pm til 2pm Additional Info The Great Book Swap – raising funds for the
Indigenous Literacy Foundation
Launch - Monday 6th swap continues Tuesday 7th & Wednesday 8th July. 12noon – 2pm
Two locations
CQ University Mackay Ooralea Campus – Building 5
CQ University Mackay City Campus – A Block 3.11 Cost
$2 if you bring a book and swap for another
$5 if you choose a book without swapping
All proceeds to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation
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2015 Mr & Miss NAIDOC & Ambassadors Awards Gala Night
Contact Marion Healy Phone 0408467874 Venue Mackay Devils Club, Golflink Road Time 6:30pm Start – Finish 9:30pm Additional Info Adult s $25 – Students $15 – Under13 $10
Dress – After 5 Wear Ticket Available: ICV Office, 55 Black Street, South Mackay Or Internet Banking – Bank of Qld * Account Name: M&K MASSI & MATI * Account Number: 22338074 * BSB: 12409 Art display in the Foyer & in Club House of Aboriginal, Torres Strait and Australian South Sea Islanders Mackay and Townsville
Proudly Sponsored by:
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TUESDAY 7th JULY Queensland Police Service Flag Raising
Contact Stacey Quakawoot Phone 4969 7666 Venue Mackay Northern Beaches Police Station – Rural
View Time 10.00am Additional Info Morning tea provided
ATSICHS 2014 Baby Show
Contact Trisha Wright Phone 4957 9400 Venue Victoria Park School Time 9.30am l 2.00pm Additional Info Theme is Walt Daisy Characters
Entrants must be fully immunised and have completed a health check, morning tea and lunch
Eddie Rigby’s Art Exhibition Showcase
Contact Norell Binsiar Phone 49619387 Venue Gordon White Library Time All Day Addition Info
Yamadi Annual Trivia Night Contact Elizabeth Warren Phone 4957 8121 Venue Mackay Grande Suites – 9 Gregory Street, Mackay Time 6.30pm (arrival) – 7.00pm (start) Additional Info Tables Of Six. $15-00 Per Head. $90-00 Per Table.
1st Prize $600, 2nd Prize $300 and 3rd Prize $120. Entry Fee Includes Trivia, Lucky Door, Hot And Cold Platters. Drinks Available For Purchase. Alcohol Free. One Raffle On The Night. Teams must have a
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name. Nomination Forms at Yamadi. No Registrations On The Night. Theme Is “Animal” – Wear Something Or Bring something related to Animals – Up To You. Prize for the Best Theme related Item.
2015 NAIDOC Art Exhibition
Contact Marion Healy Phone 0408467874 Venue The Dome on Victoria Street, Mackay Time All Day Additional Info Aboriginal, Torres Strait and Australian South Sea
Islanders Art Display from Mackay and Townsville. Also showing will continue for the festival of Art’s from 13th to the 17th July 2015.
Beanie Making “CRAFTER NOON” at the MECC
Contact MECC Phone 49619777 Venue Crafternoon will be held in the MECC Lynette Denny
Space Time 4pm- 7pm Additional Info Wool, knitting needles and beanie patterns supplied;
No knitting experience required Experienced knitter’s will be happy to help you
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CQU Book Swap
Contact Nikki Timor
Phone 04011 71092
Venue 3 Level, CQ University City Campus – Sydney Street, Mackay & Building 5, Ooralea Campus, Planlands
Time 12pm til 2pm
Additional Info The Great Book Swap – raising funds for the
Indigenous Literacy Foundation
Launch - Monday 6th swap continues Tuesday 7th &
Wednesday 8th July. 12noon – 2pm
Two locations
CQ University Mackay Ooralea Campus – Building 5
CQ University Mackay City Campus – A Block 3.11
Cost
$2 if you bring a book and swap for another
$5 if you choose a book without swapping
All proceeds to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation
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WEDNESDAY 8th JULY
Sarina Open Day
Contact James Tapim, Sam Raciti or Justin Thompson Phone 4956 2509 Venue Miller House (Mudth-Niyleta)
35 Central Street, Sarina Time 9.00am to 2.30pm
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Sarina Open Day will be held on the Wednesday the 8th of July 2015
Venue: Mudth-Niyleta ATSI Corp (35 Central Street, Sarina)
Time: 09:00am to 02:30pm
Contact Details: (07) 49562 509
Contact Persons: James Tapim, Sam Raciti or Justin Thompson
Activities include:
Number of service providers stalls
Kids side show alley, (prizes to be won)
Jumping Castle
Local Band (MA-KER Band)
Flag Raising
Cutting of the NAIDOC Cake
B.B.Q. Lunch
Raffles
Cent Sale
Coconut Husking competition for the Adults
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Eddie Rigby’s Art Exhibition Showcase
Contact Norell Binsiar Phone 49619387 Venue Gordon White Library Time All Day Addition Info
YIRS – NAIDOC Activities & a Cook-Up Day
Contact Lauran Pattie Phone 49577949 Venue YIRS One Stop Youth Shop Time 10am l 3pm Additional Info Activities & a Cook-Up
Agency Decorating Competition
Contact Adrienne Barnett & Helen Ses Phone 49403469 Venue Government Agency Time All Day Additional Info Best displayed reception area.
2015 NAIDOC Art Exhibition Contact Marion Healy Phone 0408467874 Venue The Dome on Victoria Street, Mackay Time All Day Additional Info Aboriginal, Torres Strait and Australian South Sea
Islanders Art Display from Mackay and Townsville, Also showing will continue for the festival of Art’s from 13th to the 17th July 2015.
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CQU Book Swap
Contact Nikki Timor Phone 04011 71092 Venue 3 Level, CQ University City Campus – Sydney Street,
Mackay & Building 5, Ooralea Campus, Plainland
Time 12pm til 2pm Additional Info The Great Book Swap – raising funds for the Indigenous
Literacy Foundation
• launch - Monday 6th swap continues Tuesday 7th
& Wednesday 8th July. 12noon – 2pm
• Two locations
o CQ University Mackay Ooralea Campus – Building 5
o CQ University Mackay City Campus – A Block 3.11
• Cost
o $2 if you bring a book and swap for another
o $5 if you choose a book without swapping
• All proceeds to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation
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THURSDAY 9th JULY PCYC Youth Day
Contact Megan Durante Phone 4942 3296 Venue PCYC Time 9:00am -3:00pm Additional Info Fun & Cultural Activities
Eddie Rigby’s Art Exhibition Showcase
Contact Norell Binsiar Phone 49619387 Venue Gordon White Library Time All Day Additional Info
Agency Decorating Competition Contact Adrienne Barnett & Helen Ses Phone 49403469 Venue Government Agency Time All Day Additional Info Best displayed reception area.
2015 NAIDOC Art Exhibition
Contact Marion Healy Phone 0408467874 Venue The Dome on Victoria Street, Mackay Time All Day Additional Info Aboriginal, Torres Strait and Australian South Sea
Islanders Art Display from Mackay and Townsville. Also showing will continue for the festival of Art’s from 13th to the 17th July 2015.
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George Street Neighbourhood Centre Open Day
Contact Noeleen Madrill Phone Venue 43 Shakespeare Street at the Shakespeare Child and
Family Centre Time 10am - 12pm Additional Info George Street Neighbourhood Centre will have Morning
Tea: Food supplied (damper, fried scones, coconut chicken curry, vermicelli, hamper and rice) There will be the playgroup equipment out for small ones and other activities for bigger kids.
Aboriginal Hostel Open Day
Contact Jan and Jeff Wenitong Phone 4957 9400 Venue Aboriginal Hostel, Boddington Street; Time 9:00am - 2:30pm Additional Info Morning provided, come along and have a cuppa and
have a chat
RAP Plan Workshop
Contact Gemma Paisley
Phone 0402113899 Venue Mackay City Council Time 1:30pm - 4pm
Additional Info A Reconciliation Action Plan workshop for Non-Indigenous Organisations
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Mackay NAIDOC Suicide Awareness Carnival
Contact Greg Sutherland, Frank Cook, James Tapim, Neil Seden & Bianca Fewquandie
Phone Venue Jack O’Brien Oval, North Mackay Time Day & Evening Games – Gates Open @ 2pm Additional Info Entry Fee: Gold coin donation
Encourage other services in the region to set up stalls and promotional
giveaways for kids.
Activities:
3.00 p.m. – Welcome
3.15 p.m. – U17 Girls Match
4.30 p.m. – U17 Boys (Mackay –v- Sarina)
5.45 p.m. – Women’s Match
7.00-7.30 p.m. – Official Opening to the Main Match
(Welcome to Country and Special Guest Speakers)
7.30 p.m. – Mackay Stallions –v- Croc City Khuntry
Boiz Match, followed by Presentations (Player of the
Match, Winner’s Shield)
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FRIDAY 10th JULY
NAIDOC Street Parade
Contact Starrett Vea Vea Phone 0488 113181 Venue Macalister Street, Mackay Time 9am – Assemble – 10am – Parade Begins Additional Info
NAIDOC Fun Day
Contact Adrienne Barnett Teenie Hanson Phone 4940 3484 0432 276 606 Venue Queens Park, Mackay Time 11.00am-3.00pm Additional Info Food Stalls, Information Stalls, Craft Stalls,
Entertainment
Eddie Rigby’s Art Exhibition Showcase
Contact Norell Binsiar Phone 49619387 Venue Gordon White Library Time All Day Addition Info
After Party
Contact Greg Sutherland Phone Venue Norths Football Club Time North’s Devils Rugby League Grounds Additional Info (Party commences after Norths and Brothers Match)
Courtesy Bus available for members
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SATURDAY 11th JULY
Farleigh Church Service
Contact Elizabeth Warren Phone 4957 8121 Venue Farleigh Seventh Day Adventist Church
Waini Road, Farleigh Time 10.45am Additional Info Song Service, Church Service for 11am Followed by
Lunch
2015 NAIDOC Art Exhibition Contact Marion Healy Phone 0408467874 Venue The Dome on Victoria Street, Mackay Time All Day Additional Info Aboriginal, Torres Strait and Australian South Sea
Islanders Art Display from Mackay and Townsville. Also showing will continue for the festival of Art’s from 13th to the 17th July 2015.
AFL Bakers Creek - Tigresses
Contact Cindy Willett Phone 0438238544 Venue Baker’s Creek AFL Grounds Time 1:00pm start Additional Info Entry fees $6
Come and support the 1st Indigenous AFL Women. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island flags will be used for the Umpires. Come along and support the ladies…
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MACKAY NAIDOC
CALENDAR OF EVENTS DATE EVENT
Saturday 27th June Cultural Heritage Match @ Virgin Australia Stadium
Sunday 28th June 8.00am – Coming Of The Light / NAIDOC Church Service
Monday 30th June 10am - Food Handling Workshop (conducted by Mackay Regional Council) @ Community Meeting Room, 3rd. Floor, A Block, City CQU
Saturday 4th July 7:15am – STM Bro-Am Golf Tournament 6.30pm – Seniors Dinner Dance @ Indoor Bowls Club, Bridge Road, South Mackay
Sunday 5th July 12:00pm – MAIJAG Fishing Competition @ Town Beach
Monday 6th July 10am Mackay Regional Council Flagraising Ceremony Gordon White Library - Eddie Rigby’s Art Exhibition Showcase 12pm -2pm CQ Book Swap - Nikki Timor - both CQU Campuses 1:30pm TAFE 3rd Floor Open Day / Australian Hearing 6.30pm - 2015 Mr & Miss NAIDOC Quest & NAIDOC Ambassadors Awards @ Northern Suburbs Rugby League Club
Tuesday 7th July 2015 NAIDOC Art Exhibition (All Day) at The Dome Gordon White Library - Eddie Rigby’s Art Exhibition Showcase 12pm-2pm CQ Book Swap - Nikki Timor - both CQU Campuses 9.30am - ATSICHS NAIDOC Baby Show @ Vic Park SS Hall 10.00am Qld Police Service Flagraising Ceremony (Stacey Quakawoot) 4pm – 7pm Beanie Making “CRAFTER NOON” at the MECC
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6.30pm Yamadi Trivia Night @ Grande Suites, Mackay
Wednesday 8th July 2015 NAIDOC Art Exhibition (All Day) at The Dome 12pm-2pm CQ Book Swap - Nikki Timor- both CQU Campuses 9.30 - 2:30pm – Mudth-Niyleta Open Day, Sarina 10am-1pm YIRS Open Day Gordon White Library - Eddie Rigby’s Art Exhibition Showcase
Thursday 9th July 2015 NAIDOC Art Exhibition (All Day) at The Dome 9.00am PCYC Youth Day 9am – 2:30pm Aboriginal Hostel Open Day 10.00am George Street Neighbourhood/Shakespeare Street Centre Open Day Gordon White Library - Eddie Rigby’s Art Exhibition Showcase 1:30pm – 4pm A Reconciliation Action Plan Workshop for Non-Indigenous Organisations 2.00-9.00pm - Mackay NAIDOC Suicide Awareness Carnival @ Northern Suburbs Rugby League Grounds
Friday 10th July Gordon White Library - Eddie Rigby’s Art Exhibition Showcase 10.00am NAIDOC Street Parade 11.00am Mackay Family Day @ Queens Park 6.30pm NAIDOC After Party @ Northern Suburbs Rugby League Club
Saturday 11th July 10:45am Farleigh Church Service 1pm – Bakers Creek Tigresses AFL Indigenous Round @ Bakers Creek AFL Club 2015 NAIDOC Art Exhibition (All Day) at The Dome
ENJOY YOUR NAIDOC WEEK!