NAIDOC Week celebrations will be held in Orange from 20-25 October, in recognition of the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Traditional dance at Orange NAIDOC Week celebrations.
♦ In short: NAIDOC Week celebrations will be held in Orange from October 20-25.
♦ The NAIDOC Week 2025 theme The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.
♦ The street march and official opening will be held on Monday 20 October from 10am.
A diverse range of cultural, educational and community-focused activities will be held during the week, coordinated by the Orange NAIDOC Committee and proudly supported by Orange City Council and the Orange NAIDOC Week Community Committee.
The NAIDOC Week 2025 theme The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, reflects a commitment to honouring the enduring contributions of First Nations communities while empowering future leaders to carry forward a legacy of resilience, unity, and self-determination.
Orange NAIDOC Week Community Committee chair, Cr Gerald Power, said NAIDOC Week was a time for all Australians to come together and recognise the strength and beauty of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
"In 2025 NAIDOC Week marks a powerful milestone: 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience," Cr Power said.
This year's theme celebrates 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. It reminds us that our young people are the carriers of legacy, and it is our responsibility to support them with vision and integrity.
"The Street March and official opening in Robertson Park are always powerful moments for our community. It's where we see unity in action as the community walks together to honour culture and history," Cr Power said.
Everyone is welcome to join in the NAIDOC Week Street March and Official Opening on Monday 20 October.
The march will begin in Sale Street at 10am and head down Summer Street to Robertson Park where the opening ceremony will be held at 11am, featuring traditional dance, song and instruments, Welcome to Country, and flag raising ceremony.
Information about the 2025 NAIDOC Week events can be found here
