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.

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Indigenous Literacy Day aims to raise awareness about the educational struggles faced by Australia’s First Nations communities.

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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.

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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is held annually on 4 August and is our day dedicated to celebrating our children.

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NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.

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The Coming of the Light commemorates the adoption of Christianity across the Torres Strait islands.

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Mabo Day is celebrated on June 3rd each year to commemorate the life of Eddie Koiki Mabo and the 1992 Mabo decision.

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National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

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Every year on 26 May, National Sorry Day remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities, which we now know as ‘The Stolen Generations’.y

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Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds.

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