Celebrating NAIDOC Week with painting, movie day sausage sizzle and family craft

Skilled hunters living in family groups or clans, the Darug were scattered throughout much of what is modern-day Sydney in pre-colonial times.
Children, aged five to 12 and their families, can experience traditional Darug culture with Elder, Uncle Chris Tobin, and take part in fun activities, including painting from natural materials called ochres, at a workshop at Merrylands Library on Tuesday, July 5, 2.30-3.30pm.
“When the British first arrived they reported back that these natives had nothing but appeared to be far more happier than the whites,” Uncle Chris said.
“The British also described their lifestyle as ‘relaxed and leisurely’, they lived well with each other and respected the environment which provided all of their needs.”
Bookings: eventbrite.com.au.
A Seniors Movie Day on Wednesday, July 6, 10am-2pm, at Guildford Community Centre, is a chance for those over 65 (or Indigenous aged over 50) to enjoy Indigenous culture with a film, movie snacks and a sausage sizzle.
Bookings essential on 8757 9031.
Then on Saturday, July 9, 10am-1pm, families are invited to take part in the Painted River Project on the banks of the Duck River, within Auburn Botanic Gardens, home of significant Aboriginal sites, for an art-making experience.
Bookings: eventbrite.com.au.