The theme for this year’s NAIDOC Week is ‘because of her – we can’.
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As pillars of our society, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have played – and continue to play - active and significant roles at the community, local, state and national levels.
On Monday at Walcha Central School (WCS) an assembly was held in recognition of the week promoting Aboriginal culture and heritage in our community, and the morning was led by two strong local ladies: Walcha Dunghutti elder Sue Green and WCS Aboriginal education officer Karen Bloomfield.
In her address, Ms Bloomfield said Indigenous women’s role in our cultural, social and political survival has often been invisible, unsung or diminished. She then went on to thank her mother and a female Aboriginal teaching colleague for their support and encouragement.
Aunty Sue shared a story from her school days with the gathering, and two students (Shaun McKenna and Noah Hamlin) told everyone how their mums had made a significant impact on them.
The formal part of the day was followed by lunch and a performance by Lucas Proudfoot.
A member of the Tweed Coast Aboriginal and Islander community, Mr Proudfoot has a background in professional surfing, cultural dance and is an award-winning songwriter and musician. With a mixture of song, comedy and audience participation he entertained and educated the audience.