NAIDOC Week Activities at Tandanya

6 - 13 July 2008

Come and celebrate NAIDOC week at Tandanya by joining in the many cultural activities on offer.

Art & Craft Workshops

Try your hand at jewellery making, weaving, decorating masks and rock art. Monday 7^th July to Thursday 10^th July at 10am, 11am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm. Bookings are essential as space is limited and the cost is a gold coin donation. Please note that the minimum age of participants is 5 years.

Cultural Performances and Presentations

Hear John Packham, an accomplished artist, cultural instructor and musician, play the yidaki (didgeridoo) and give an informative insight into Aboriginal culture and history. Or watch and experience the traditional dance of the Torres Strait Islands performed by Eddie Peters. Contact Tandanya for session times.

Against the Wall - Installation

Against the Wall is an engrossing experience about facts. A 'walk-in' style journey combining film, stills, historic speeches and art. Against the Wall speaks for itself, leaving no doubt about the phenomena of cause and effect. It is about responsibility, history, suffering and release - it is about coexistent realities.

Evening Entertainment

Feel like laughing? Then Kurruru Indigenous Youth Performing Arts has a show for you Nunga Funny Night from 6pm Wednesday 9^th July. Featuring Sean Choolburra, Kevin Kropinyeri, Warren Milera, Natasha Walsh and many more. Entry is $10 for more information on this great event please contact Jacqui on jacqui@kurruru.org.au

Also get a sneak peak at Karrikarrinya Theatre Collective's new play while they rehearse Tanya Rigney's Belonging at 7pm Tuesday 8^th, Thursday 10^thJuly and Friday 11th July.

City of Adelaide Concert Band

Ever wanted to know what a 40 piece brass band and a yidaki (didgeridoo) sounded like together, well now you can find out on Sunday 13^th July at 12.45pm when the City of Adelaide Concert Band performs with John Packham.

Films

Learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their histories and cultures through films shown daily. Tandanya will be screening selected titles from the Australian Film Commission's Black Screen. For details on the films and screening times please contact Tandanya.