Yalanji women to be celebrated during NAIDOC Week

A PHOTOGRAPHIC exhibition featuring pictures of the Douglas Shire’s different indigenous family groups has been set up at Council chambers.

Eastern Kuku Yalanji women Larissa Walker and Sheryl Burchill have teamed up with Council staff to set up a ‘Because of her, we can’ exhibit as part of the NAIDOC Week celebrations that kick off on Monday.

Douglas Shire Mayor Julia Leu said the Shire was rich with inspiring Indigenous women who were role models for everyone.

“Their contributions are not only recognised in their own communities, but across Douglas Shire and the Far North,’ she said.

“We are so lucky to have these amazing women in our region and it is important everyone takes time to appreciate their valuable contribution.

“This is fantastic opportunity for everyone to learn about our local indigenous culture and celebrate their achievements.”

The region’s NAIDOC Week schedule also features other events such as a baby show, rainforest markets and singer Rochelle Pitt performing at the Mossman Gorge Centre and open day BBQ at Jabalbina on Sawmill Road.

The week will open with a flag raising ceremony outside Douglas Shire Council building on Front Street on 10am next week. A street parade will conclude NAIDOC Week celebrations on Friday.

?DOUGLAS NAIDOC WEEK 2018

??MONDAY 16 JULY

?10am: Flag Raising Ceremony - Douglas Shire Council, Front Street, Mossman.
?11.30am: Unveiling of Public Artwork, Johnson Road

?TUESDAY 17 JULY
?10am: Elders Lunch, Mount Kooyong Nursing Home
?10.30am: Mossman Baby Show - Good Start Early Learning, Johnston Road, Mossman.

?WEDNESDAY 18 JULY
?10am - 4pm: Rainforest Markets and Entertainment by singer Rochelle Pitt, Mossman Gorge
?Centre

?THURSDAY 19 JULY
?10am - 3pm: Open Day BBQ, Jabalbina, 15 Sawmill Road, Mossman

?FRIDAY 20 JULY
?10am - 1pm: Street Parade and Indoor Sports Centre

MINOR TRAFFIC DISRUPTION
Mossman – 10:15am to 11:00am – Friday 20 July 2018 south bound lane from Mossman Street, Mossman to Mossman Indoor Sports Centre.
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The NAIDOC parade will start at the Raintrees Park and Mossman Street, move south-bound along Front Street to Mossman Indoor Sports Centre where the NAIDOC Gathering will be held.

A police escort will lead the parade with officers from Mossman Police Services and FNQ Traffic Control directing motorists around the Parade.

The NAIDOC Parade is expected to take approximately 45 minutes with minor delays expected.
This minor traffic disruption is necessary to provide for the safety of all participants in the annual NAIDOC Parade.

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