Last Friday, students from St Michael’s joined our Catholic Education Community to celebrate NAIDOC Mass. The morning began with a Smoking Ceremony performed by Wiradjuri Echoes. Following this, Selena Walker a Ngunnawal Elder and Chair of the Council of Catholic School Parents ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Parent Committee shared a Welcome to Country. Her words recognising the journey of reconciliation and inviting us all to stand in solidarity.

The 2024 NAIDOC theme and for the Mass was ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud’. This theme celebrates the unyielding spirit of our communities and invites all Australians to listen, learn and engage in meaningful dialogue, fostering a society where the wisdom and contributions of Indigenous Peoples are fully valued and respected.