three young performers are dressed in colourful costumes of animals. they are standing on a decorated set with large block painted in cultural patterns.
WA Maritime Museum

NAIDOC Week Family Fun Day
NAIDOC WEEK

Dates

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Tuesday 9 July | 10am - 2pm

Dates
-
Ages
All Ages
Cost

Free, drop-in performance and activities.
Included with General Admission

Age

All ages

 

Site access information

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Enjoy a range of activities this NAIDOC Week to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

Join us in welcoming Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company as they bring the performance of Boodjar Kaatijin. Audiences will join Koorlbardi (Magpie), Weitj (Emu), Nyingarn (Echidna) and their koordah (friends) as they journey through Noongar Boodjar sharing stories of how the land was created.

Fill your senses with the scent of Australian botanicals in a Bush Flower Essences workshop with Nikki Quartermaine. Get creative by crafting your beaded NAIDOC colours friendship band, make and spin your Aboriginal flag thaumatrope, and challenge yourself with our Nyoongar language Marine Animals matching game.

Schedule 

Activities taking place across 10am - 2pm 

  • Boodjar Kaatijin performance | 11am - 12pm
  • Bush Flower essences workshop with Nikki Quartermaine | 10am - 11am, 12pm - 2pm     
    Numbers limited: registrations taken on the day
  • Games and craft activities | 10am - 2pm 
Image: Boodjar Kaatijin. Photo by Dana Weeks. Find out more about Boodjar Kaatijin on the Yirra Yaakin website.