Coming of the Light
The Coming of the Light commemorates the adoption of Christianity across the Torres Strait islands. For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP's Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.
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NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week 2025 celebrates 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience. For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.
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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day is held annually on 4 August and is our day dedicated to celebrating our children. For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.
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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed on 9 August each year to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world's indigenous population. For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.
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Indigenous Literacy Day
Indigenous Literacy Day aims to raise awareness about the educational struggles faced by Australia's First Nations communities. For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.
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Anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People
The Anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People celebrates the declaration adopted by the General Assembly on Thursday, 13 September 2007. It is the most comprehensive international instrument on the rights of Indigenous peoples. For more information on culturally significant dates for 2025, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.