

We honour all the Elders and their families featured in this resource, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for their ongoing connection and protection of Country and dedication to nurturing strong communities. Video interviews produced by Culture is Life. Designed by Sofii McKenzie-Kirkbright.Īrt by Bobbi Lockyer, a proud Ngarluma, Kariyarra, Nyulnyul and Yawuru artist, born and based on Kariyarra Country in Port Hedland, 2021 NAIDOC Artist of the Year and winner of the prestigious 2023 National NAIDOC Week Poster Competition with her entry, For Our Elders. Written by Culture is Life's Aboriginal educators and lead writer Thara Brown, in partnership with the ABC and with young people's perspectives and ideas at the centre. These resources were created with the permissions of the Elders and/or their families included in the resources, with the cultural guidance of the National NAIDOC Committee Co-Chair and Elder Aunty Dr Lynette Riley AO. The NAIDOC Week 2023 Educational resources were produced in partnership by the National NAIDOC Committee, the National Indigenous Australians Agency, and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
