NAIDOC Week 2026
5 July - 12 July 2026
In 2026, NAIDOC Week marks 50 years with the theme, “50 Years of Deadly”. This milestone celebrates the strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and honours the Elders, artists, leaders and communities who have shaped the journey over the past five decades.
The NAIDOC journey began as a movement for recognition and rights, sparked by Indigenous communities who saw a future built on justice and equality. Over the decades, it has grown into a powerful national celebration, a testament to the enduring strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As we commemorate this 50-year legacy, we also look forward, honouring the next generation who will carry the torch, shaping the future with courage, insight, and deep respect for our roots.
Together, we walk forward, honoring where we've come from and looking boldly to the next generation who will carry NAIDOC and their communities into the future.
Join the WA Museum as we celebrate NAIDOC Week 2026 through a program of events, experiences and activities celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, stories and voices.
Wajarri Yamaji and South African Indigenous artists explore creativity at the intersection of modern science and ancient wisdom.
10am - 4pm
Join us for a half-hour of story-telling, with a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories. The ideal opportunity to introduce your child to cultural stories in the Nglang Koort Boodja Wirn gallery.
Thursdays | 10:30am-11am
Enjoy a range of activities as we welcome Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company for a performance of Djinda Kaatijin, with more craft and games fun for families.
Join Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company for a performance
Experience the diversity of Western Australia’s Aboriginal peoples, their cultures and spirituality.
Tuesdays, Fridays & Sundays | 1pm - 2pm
Join us at the Museum for taste of bush tucker and a dose of traditional medicine.
Drop in for a yarn with Cosmic Echoes: A Shared Sky artist, Carlleen Dingo, this NAIDOC week as she works on an artwork live.
Drop in for a yarn with Cosmic Echoes: A Shared Sky artist, Mauretta Drage, this NAIDOC week as she works on an artwork live.
Get creative and connect with Country in this free, hands-on art workshop led by Wajarri artist Kurt McIntosh.
Nyumbi means celebration dance in Nyoongar language. Experience a celebration of Nyoongar culture through song, dance and language, as local performers share their rich culture and history.
Every Saturday | 11am
