NAIDOC Week commemorates the traditions, knowledge and resilience of First Nations people in Australia. Running in the first full week of July each year, it celebrates the achievements of the longest continuous cultures on Earth.
Through our work restoring protected native forests and delivering climate action, we know that we are working alongside Earth’s longest standing land managers. We recognise that ecosystem restoration aligns with the significant experience held by Traditional Owners. We respect and celebrate their connection to Country in the work that we do.
What is NAIDOC Week?
NAIDOC Week is celebrated around Australia, to recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories by participating in celebrations for the oldest, continuous living culture on Earth.
Following generations of advocacy, NAIDOC, the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee, was created in 1991. Now, NAIDOC is a time of reflection and celebration.
Many festivities and events are held across Australia in the first week of July each year and a focus city is chosen to host the National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony, showcasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander excellence and highlighting the talents of Elders, scholars, community members, artists, sports people and more. This year, the ceremony will be held on Wajuk Country in Perth, WA.
NAIDOC Theme For 2025
In 2025, NAIDOC marks 50 years of promoting First Nations’ culture and the enduring strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This year’s theme is The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy. On the official NAIDOC website, this theme is described as celebrating “not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of our young leaders, the vision of our communities, and the legacy of our ancestors.”
Restoring Native Forests & Advancing Reconciliation
As part of our goal to advance reconciliation through our native reforestation work, Greenfleet partners with a number of Traditional Owner groups on our projects. This includes the Kabi Kabi people in Queensland’s Noosa region, the Boonwurrung people in Victoria’s South Gippsland, and Goreng Goreng people of near Bundaberg in Queensland. We continuously seek additional opportunities to work with Traditional Owners to restore and protect native forests.
While we have projects where we can work directly with First Nations’ communities, our Reconciliation Action Plan also formalises our commitment to reconciliation as an organisation.
Read more about our work partnering with Traditional Owners here.
For more information on NAIDOC Week, visit the NAIDOC website.