Aboriginal culture and heritage

Experience Aboriginal culture in national parks, galleries and museums across NSW.

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NAIDOC Week 2021

NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Celebrated between Sunday 4 July and 11 July, this year’s theme is Heal Country!

NAIDOC 2021 invites the nation to embrace First Nations’ cultural knowledge and understanding of Country as part of Australia's national heritage.

Heal Country! calls for stronger measures to recognise, protect, and maintain all aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage.

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Logo for NAIDOC Week 2021 displaying the theme of 'Heal country'.

Explore and enjoy

Get involved in an Aboriginal cultural experience by taking a tour or visiting art galleries, museums or archaeological sites. 

History and culture

Learn about Aboriginal history, languages and significant events and dates. The Mabo case was a significant legal land rights case for Aboriginal people which involved Eddie Koiki Mabo.

Land use and native title

Australia’s native title laws recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s rights to land and waters.

Resources for public servants

Find out about land management and protocols for managing cultural events, including Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country.

Related information

About NSW
Key facts about NSW
COVID-19 information for Aboriginal communities
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