NAIDOC WEEK - JUNE 26 - 30

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Books!

One of the ways you can help celebrate NAIDOC week in your classroom is to read and explore the bounty of books with First Nation themes or by First Nation authors. Scroll below or search 'First Nations People' in our book activity collection to find some great titles.

What is NAIDOC Week?

During the 1938, celebrations of the 150th anniversary of the First Fleet's arrival, more than 1000 Aboriginal people congregated at Australia Hall in Sydney. Their purpose was to demand full citizenship rights and transformative legislation to improve the lives of First Nations people. This gathering, recognised globally as one of the earliest civil rights assemblies, came to represent a Day of Mourning. Over time, it evolved into the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week—an annual observance that not only commemorates the Day of Mourning but also celebrates the remarkable history, culture, and achievements of First Nations people. Grab the 'Supporting NAIDOC' toolkit and learn more about NAIDOC week on the official website: https://www.naidoc.org.au

National NAIDOC Week takes place from the first Sunday in July until the following Sunday and is a truely fabulous reminder for all Australians to unite in honouring and embracing the legacy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

FIRST NATION THEMED BOOK ACTIVITIES

Walking The Rock Country In Kakadu Book Activities

This is the sequel to Walking on Gagudju Country and it offers another rich opportunity for readers to explore the nature and cultural heritage of Kakadu National Park.

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Country Tells Us When Book Activities

While Western culture has 4 seasons the The Yawuru people, the traditional owners of the lands and waters in and around Rubibi (the town of Broome), let Country tell them which season it is.

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Ask Aunty - Seasons Book Activities

This book introduces young children to the First Nations seasonal calendars which do not map the year using 12 months and 7 days per week but by the changes in the weather, animals and plants which denote each new season.

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Circles of Life Book Activities

Starting with ochre from Mother Earth the book follows two girls as they are guided by their Uncles to paint Thank You circles.

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Our Game Make Your Own Mark Book Activities

Whitney is training for her first-ever footy game, but she’s nervous about playing. Will she be good enough?

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Walking Together Book Activities

Walking Together is a beautiful way of teaching children about The Uluru Statement from the Heart.

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Giinagay Gaagal, Hello Ocean Book Activities

This is a beautiful way to introduce children to First Nations Australian culture – specifically that of Melissa’s Gumbaynggirr, Bundjalung and Dunghutti people.

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Walk With Us Book Activties

This is the third book in the Welcome to Country series by Goodes, Lang and Hardy and again it teaches language and understanding of Country.

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Djinang Bonar - Seeing Seasons Book Activities

This book is a perfect introduction to the six Noongar seasons of the south west of Western Australia.

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Country Book Activities

Country is central to so much of First Nations Culture. It is past, present, future and how Country is cared for dictates how it can care for us.

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Seed To Sky Book Activities

A children's book that explores the diverse and rich ecosystem of the Daintree Rainforest in Australia.

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River To Bay – Victoria’s Maritime History Book Activities

A 2024 notable book that explores the European maritime history of Victoria from 1802 to today.

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