Russell, Karen, and Jaedyn Mobourne, with Sassy Atkinson at the front.
Deniliquin and district have wrapped up a vibrant NAIDOC Week, with the community celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, history and achievements while marking 50 years of NAIDOC.
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The week opened with a morning tea at the Deniliquin Local Aboriginal Land Council office, followed by a flag-raising ceremony at the police station and a barbecue at the hospital.
Elders were honoured on Tuesday with a full day of activities and shared stories at Four Post, before youth took centre stage on Wednesday through a Dharnya Centre cultural trip and Yarkuwa Children’s Day.
Thursday’s Koori Market brought together local organisations, families and stallholders, alongside art and dance workshops at Yarkuwa that highlighted storytelling and creative expression.
The celebrations concluded on Friday with the Community Sports Day at Deniliquin Stadium, where games and activities for all ages ran throughout the day, supported by a community barbecue.
Steff Robinson and Sarah Bensch.
Jessica Gomm, with Abigail (back) and Grace Walker
Tahnee and Kira Parsons.
Narelle Labib and Tahnee Parsons.
Acaysha Lake, with Dakota and Hazel Hilkey.
Natalia Sampson, and Anna Suckling.
Tyrell Ingram, Joe Raynor, and Darren Mitchell.
Jamayne Tunks, and Natasha Ziebell.
Kerry, Mackenzie, and Yvonne Parsons.
Olivia Cathcart, Angus McKinnon, and Zac Pearce.
Angus Jefferies, with Shia Parsons and Liticia Ross from Werai Land and Water Aboriginal Corporation.
Marcus and Elias Whittaker, Matajah Ogilvie, Norma Gowans, with Lottie and Hallie Midson.
