NAIDOC Week celebration

Wednesday 9 July 2025

Gather around the waṟu (fire) and immerse yourself in Aṉangu culture!

Learn more about traditional working tools for watiku (men) and minymaku (women), join in on fascinating bush medicine demonstrations and enjoy plenty of fun activities to keep the tjitji (children) entertained.

This is a wonderful opportunity to have a yarn with local Aṉangu, discover traditional practices and learn about Tjukurpa - the philosophy of Aṉangu life.

What's on at the Cultural Centre

10.30 am – Tjitji stories – Children’s stories & activities
Listen to the story of Kuniya and Liṟu and read children’s books in local Pitjantjatjara language. Arts and crafts activities for the kids.

11.30 am – Welcome and cultural induction
We invite you to learn about our culture and how to engage with country, Aṉangu way.

12:30 pm – Inma – Dance ceremony
Experience a traditional dance ceremony, proudly presented by Maṟuku Arts.

Ranger-guided Mala Walk 

Every day between 10 am and 12 pm

Join a ranger for a short walk along the base of Uluṟu (2km return). Hear the story of the Mala (rufous hare-wallaby) people. Learn about traditional Aṉangu culture, rock art, and how the park is managed. Meet at the Mala Walk sign in the Mala Carpark.

What is NAIDOC Week?

National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year, to celebrate and recognise the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.

NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Its origins can be traced to the emergence of Aboriginal groups in the 1920′s which sought to increase awareness in the wider community of the status and treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.