NAIDOC Week Flag Raising Ceremony 2021

Please join the City of Wanneroo community in recognising NAIDOC WEEK 2021 BY ATTENDING THE FLAG RAISING CEREMONY. This CEREMONY WILL INVOLVE A WELCOME TO COUNTRY, formal Flag RAISING, speeches from special guests and a dance performance by a local Aboriginal dance group. Following the conclusion of the CEREMONY PROCEEDINGS, attendees will have the opportunity to socialise and connect with others in the community over a light morning tea and a basket weaving workshop. The Flag Raising Ceremony is a symbol of the respect and appreciation that the City of Wanneroo has for its local Aboriginal heritage, culture and community. It provides the City with the opportunity to recognise the 2021 National NAIDOC Week theme of Heal Country! This theme calls for all peoples to continue to seek greater protections for Aboriginal lands, waters, sacred sites and cultural heritage. It invites non-Aboriginal people to embrace Aboriginal peoples cultural knowledge and understanding of Country as part of Australias national heritage. RSVP:Please register your attendance by Friday 2 July 2021. Please advise of any special dietary requirements upon registering. Please Note:Attendees will be required to practice appropriate physical distancing for the duration of the Flag Raising Ceremony. Please do not attend if you have any flu-like symptoms.The City of Wanneroo is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all attendees and this event will comply with all relevant and recommended Government restrictions and health and safety protocols in place at the time of the event. Registered attendees will be advised of any changes to the event should they occur.