Livingstone Shire celebrates NAIDOC Week 2022

A large crowd has gathered this morning to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2022 with an annual walk and flag-raising ceremony at Yeppoon’s foreshore.

This significant cultural event held annually by the Capricorn Coast Indigenous Mob, unfortunately couldn’t be held during last week’s NAIDOC celebrations due to wet weather.

NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Livingstone Shire Councillor Andrea Friend said it’s an important opportunity for everyone in the community to learn about First Nations cultures and histories.

“It’s wonderful to see the local community come together today to show their support and celebrate the rich history and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,” Cr Friend said.

“Locally, the Traditional Custodians are the Darumbal people and the Woppaburra people are the traditional custodians of Great Keppel (Woppa) and North Keppel Island (Konomie).

“Council is extremely proud to help facilitate and support this year’s walk and flag-raising ceremony.

“Livingstone Shire Council will now leave the Aboriginal flag flying permanently on the Yeppoon foreshore after raising it for this morning’s NAIDOC event.”

For more information about NAIDOC Week, please visit: https://www.naidoc.org.au/