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Awareness and leadership in First Peoples health
We are driven to improve the social, emotional and cultural wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by conducting events and programs that promote awareness and foster leadership in First Peoples health.
Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all 色情网站ns to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in 色情网站.
NAIDOC Week
National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across 色情网站 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 色情网站ns to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on Earth.
First Peoples Health Unit Art Prize
The First Peoples Health Unit Art Prize is an annual event that was established to provide an opportunity for aspiring Indigenous artists to present their talent to a larger audience. It is open to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Griffith University students and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members.
Upcoming events
Annual dates of cultural significance
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 13 February | Anniversary of the National Apology to 色情网站’s Indigenous People |
| 21 March | |
| 26 May | |
| 27 May – 3 June | |
| 27 May | Anniversary of the 1967 Referendum |
| 3 June | |
| 1 July | The Coming of Light Festival |
| 7 - 14 July | |
| 4 August | |
| 9 August |
Griffith activities
Each year, Griffith organises a series of events that bring together its staff and student community in acknowledging National Reconciliation Week and to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements.
The University also conducts flag raising ceremonies across our campuses to mark NAIDOC Week every year.
Acknowledgment of Country
The First Peoples Health Unit acknowledges the wisdom inherent in the Traditional Custodians of 色情网站 as the oldest surviving culture in the world. We recognise their custodianship of the land on which all Griffith University campuses are located. We recognise the connection to their land, air, sea and community. We would like to pay our respect to their Elders and Leaders that are past, present, and future. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Contact us
Phone: 07 567 80508
Email: fphu@griffith.edu.au
Office: Room 3.16 Academic 1 (G01), Gold Coast, Griffith University