Deadly in the Hills celebrates 50 years of NAIDOC
Deadly in the Hills is a collaborative program of events, workshops and activities delivered by Adelaide Hills Council, Mount Barker District Council, Landscape SA, the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, the Department for Education, Mission Australia and the Mount Barker Community Centre.
A highlight of the Deadly in the Hills program is a lunch for First Nations communities at Auchendarroch House on Tuesday 7 July, providing an opportunity for the many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in the region to connect and celebrate.
A range of workshops and activities will also be offered throughout the week at community centres, libraries and Fabrik Arts + Heritage in Lobethal.
Participants can explore traditional weaving, quandong jewellery making, bush foods, music and hip hop writing, while Flaxley Woven will host an exhibition of visual artworks by artist Kunyi McInerney.
Mount Barker District Council Mayor David Leach said NAIDOC Week provides an important time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures while strengthening community understanding and connection.
“This important week is an opportunity to respectfully recognise and celebrate the 65,000 years of history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples,” Mayor Leach said.
"Building strong and inclusive communities starts with listening, learning and creating opportunities to connect with one another,” Mayor Leach said.
"We encourage everyone to get involved, attend an event and join us in celebrating 50 years of NAIDOC."
Adelaide Hills Council Mayor, Nathan Daniell said this is a great opportunity to come together and celebrate as a region.
“This year’s program invites our community to learn more and celebrate the cultures and histories of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of our area.
“Through our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan we are committed to showing strong and authentic leadership in achieving reconciliation and supporting events, such as NAIDOC Week.”
National NAIDOC Week is held annually in the first week of July and provides an opportunity for all Australians to learn about, celebrate and engage with the world's oldest continuous living cultures.
This year's theme, Fifty Years of Deadly, honours five decades of NAIDOC while recognising the strength of First Nations communities and the generations who continue to shape Australia's future.
The Deadly in the Hills program reflects the commitment of participating organisations to reconciliation, cultural awareness and building inclusive communities across the Adelaide Hills region.
For more information and bookings, visit www.mountbarker.sa.gov.au/services/aboriginal-matters/events
