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23.01.2022 NAIDOC is an acronym for the National Aborigines & Islanders Day Observance Committee. The organising committee behind the adopted this name in 1991. However, the idea behind NAIDOC goes back to a letter written by William Cooper that was aimed at Aboriginal Communities & Aborigines Progressive Association, (an umbrella group for several Aboriginal justice movements). The association gathered together a wide circle of Indigenous leaders including Douglas Nicholls, William Fer...guson, Jack Patten & Margaret Tucker. In 1937 they were preparing for what would become the famous Day of Mourning in 1938. It not only sparked a highly effective one-off protest. It also stimulated a national observance that was at first championed by churches & is now a national celebration. William Cooper (18/12/1860-29/3/1941) was an Australian Aboriginal political activist & community leader, the first to lead a national movement recognised by the Australian Government. William Cooper was born in Yorta, Yorta territory around the intersection of the Murray & Goulburn Rivers in Victoria in Australia on 18 December 1860. His family was a small remnant of what Cooper recalled as a large tribal group, as a lad I can remember 500 men of my tribe, the Moiras, gathered on one occasion. Ow my family is the only relic of the tribe. From there Cooper appears to have been forced by necessity to work for a variety of pastoral employers, even as a child. Now NAIDOC Week is a time in Australia to celebrate the history, culture & achievements of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples. Postponed from it’s usual month of July due to Covid-19, NAIDOC Week runs from 8-15 November. This year’s theme ‘Always was, Always will be’, recognises that First Nations People have occupied & cared for the continent for more than 50,000 years. NAIDOC Week is ‘a time when Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People feel an immense pride in celebrating our culture, communities & stories & collectively being a part of the world’s oldest living culture’. NAIDOC Week is particularly important this year because of the situation we’ve faced in 2020 with Covid-19 & the additional risk to the community. We’ve risen to the challenge & shown our resilience. We have been on a long journey & we will continue our journey & invite you all to be part of our journey. Uncle Peter Smith

19.01.2022 We are doing free hot dogs and sausage sandwiches at Sundy in Gundy for White Ribbon Australia day

18.01.2022 NAIDOC week is a chance to learn and experience Aboriginal culture. Today we focus on Wiradjuri language.

16.01.2022 Well done Lori Young on winning one of the fitness packs from the Crazy Covid Challenge. There are still a few to be picked up so if you registered check in with us to see if one of them might be yours!

12.01.2022 For all those who served their country. We remember them. For all those still serving. We thank them. For those who came back forever changed. ... We honour them. For those who didn't make it back. We will remember them. See more

09.01.2022 Drop by the Twilight markets in Carberry Park on Saturday 19th from 6pm & have a guess at how many lollies are in the jar. You can also stop in at the library from today for your chance to win. Winners will be announced on Saturday. Closest to the correct number takes home the jar full of lollies. How close can you get?

08.01.2022 Well done Lilly and Chanise on outstanding Remembrance Day addresses.

04.01.2022 Double dose of Halloween horror done for the night. Thanks to everyone that come along for a scare! Got a snap in front of the Gundagai Librarys halloween window with a few movie goers while waiting to head home.

02.01.2022 Gundagai Youth Council would like to take this opportunity to help celebrate NAIDOC week 2020. This years theme is: 'Álways was, Always will be'. Keep an eye out for events happening in your local area. #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC... We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging