Photographed by WIRIIYN
Cooee Festival 2024
Aboriginal Affairs NSW was proud to be a major sponsor at this years COOEE Festival, an important community celebration of Aboriginal excellence, survival and resilience hosted and organised by Link-Up NSW.
The Aboriginal Cultural Heritage team spoke with community on our work in the ACH reform space and ran a fun cultural activity for the kids with a deadly new-design tote bag.
Thank you to all community members who came over for a yarn. We look forward to seeing you next year.
Yabun Festival 2024
The Aboriginal Cultural Heritage team was well represented at Yabun Festival on January 26 to yarn with community about our work in the ACH reform space and ran a fun cultural activity for the kids.
Yabun, held at Victoria Park in Sydney, is Australia’s largest one day festival celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. The event celebrates the resilience, strength and vibrancy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Community.
ICOMOS GA2023
The International Council of Monuments and Sites, General Assembly 2023 (ICOMOS GA2023) held in Sydney bought together heritage professionals from over 120 countries.
Our Aboriginal Cultural Heritage team spoke about NSW proud Aboriginal culture and need for reform. Aboriginal Affairs facilitated sessions on the NSW reform process and Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Information System.
Interest from delegates on Indigenous cultural heritage rights and self-determination through leadership of cultural heritage management is a strong indication, there is a need for stronger protection of Aboriginal cultural heritage.
Koori Knockout 2023
The NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout is a highly anticipated annual event for Aboriginal communities to meet and celebrate the role sport plays in building strong culture. The Aboriginal Cultural Heritage team were in attendance to meet visitors and provide information on the development of NSW Aboriginal Cultural Heritage reform.
Spending time with youth and Elders to yarn about the importance of caring for and sharing culture was vital. Described as a 'modern day corroboree', it was clear to see that Aboriginal culture is alive and thriving.