NAIDOC 2025
UNE Acknowledgement Ceremony
11am on Monday 7 July at Booloominbah, UNE campus in Armidale.
NAIDOC Cultural Day
10am on Wednesday 9 July at Oorala Aboriginal Centre, UNE campus in Armidale. Cultural Day info
The UNE NAIDOC Acknowledgement Ceremony is a flag-raising ceremony will be held on the Lawns of Booloominbah
UNE Elder in Residence, Uncle Colin Ahoy will provide a Welcome to Country, whilst PVCI Prof. Peter Anderson and DVC Simon Evans spoke of Oorala's continuous and important role in the community as a place to “educate, gather, share stories, reminisce and tell the truth”. Our Guest speakers, Nya Quinlan & Jessica Ferris, local community members and a UNE medical student, Riley Phillips will also shared what NAIDOC means to them.
Following the ceremony guests enjoyed a warm lunch at the Oorala Centre.
The 2025 National NAIDOC theme is
The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy
As we enter 2025, NAIDOC Week marks a powerful milestone: 50 years of honoring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience. The 2025 theme, "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy," celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of our young leaders, the vision of our communities, and the legacy of our ancestors.
The NAIDOC journey began as a movement for recognition and rights, sparked by Indigenous communities who saw a future built on justice and equality. Over the decades, it has grown into a powerful national celebration, a testament to the enduring strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As we commemorate this 50-year legacy, we also look forward, honouring the next generation who will carry the torch, shaping the future with courage, insight, and deep respect for our roots. Guided by the wisdom of our Elders and the groundwork laid by our forebears, each NAIDOC Week reinforces our vision for an Australia where Indigenous voices are not only heard but lead the way.
This year, the National NAIDOC Committee takes an important step toward independence, embracing self-determination as a model for the next generation. With every story shared, every act of resilience remembered, and every cultural practice celebrated, we honour a legacy that reaches far into the past and extends into the future. As we celebrate this milestone, we look toward the next 50 years with excitement and confidence, while everyday ensuring that NAIDOC remains a movement grounded in community-led vision and integrity.
From this solid foundation, the next generation will rise—grounded in the strength of our Elders, history, inspired by a shared vision, and committed to building a legacy of unity, respect, and self-determination for all. This NAIDOC Week, we celebrate not just a milestone but a movement that endures, grows, and evolves—driven by the unwavering strength of our communities, the shared vision of our people, and the enduring legacy we pass on to those who will shape our future. Together, we walk forward, honoring where we've come from and looking boldly to the next generation who will carry NAIDOC and their communities into the future.
