NAIDOC Week celebrates Indigenous leaders, addresses community issues

NAIDOC Week, celebrating its 50th anniversary, focuses on young Indigenous leaders addressing human rights and societal issues within their communities. The theme for 2025 is "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy." This year's celebration highlights the achievements and challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It aims to increase awareness of Indigenous history and culture, distinct from Reconciliation Week, which focuses on relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. NAIDOC Week, born from Indigenous protest movements, provides a platform for truth-telling and learning about societal issues. It celebrates the oldest continuous cultures while acknowledging the ongoing need to address Indigenous issues.