NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islander Day of Celebration) celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Parramatta Council has, for many years recognised the importance of indigenous peoples past and present- we were the first Council in Australia to formally apologise to the Stolen Generations (in 1998).

NAIDOC Week will be celebrated from 6th July – 12th July. The traditional owners of Parramatta Region are the Dharug people who have a close relationship with the river. The name Parramatta is derived from the Aboriginal word Burramatta “The Place where eels lie down to breed”. The Dharug people invite you to join them in their Parramatta NAIDOC Week Celebrations.

Burramatta Fun Day 

5th July 2009

Times: 11am -4pm

Venue: Prince Alfred Park, Cnr of Church St and Victoria Rd.

Come and join the fun with a day filled with music and entertainment and celebrate Australia’s rich history.
There’s true bush tucker to taste and the kids will love the free face painting and jumping castles.

Burramatta Fun Day Entertainment Program

MC - Munki Muk
11.00- 11.15 Sean Choolburra (Deadly Award Winner Comedian)
11.15- 12.00 The Chrissy Island Show (Children’s Entertainment)
12.00- 12.10 Welcome to Country, official welcome by the Lord
12.15- 1.00 Open Mic hour
1.05- 1.25 The Chrissy Island Show (Childrens Entertainment)
1.30- 1.50 Steve Fogarty (Rock and Roll Band)
1.55- 2.15 Nellie Dargan (Vocals)
2.20- 3.05 Stiff Gins (Vocals Band)
3.10- 3.30 Sharnee Fendwick (Country Music Band – 2007 Deadly Country Music Award winner)
3.35-4.00 The Col Hardy Band (Country Music Band)

Highlight Performance* The Chrissy Island Show

Chrissy Island Family is new children’s show created by and featuring the voice of Australian music star Christine Anu. Nominated for an Aria award in 2007 for best children’s Album, Chrissy Island family represents the birth of a new genre of children’s entertainment that is refreshingly Australian. NB: Christine Anu does not appear in the Chrissy’s Island Family Live Stage Show.

Open Mic Time 12:15 – 1:00pm

An opportunity will be provided to indigenous young talents to perform during ‘Open Mic’. Singers, dancers and musicians are all welcome. Make sure you register with Margarita Perez at mperez@parracity.nsw.gov.au before 26^th June.

Free Burramatta Fun Day Workshops

• Story Telling by Uncle Wes
• Traditional Tree Painting
• Face Painting
• Dharug Language teaching workshop
• Sporting Drill Clinics

How to get to Burramatta Fun Day

Bus / Train: For More Information and timetables, contact 131500 or visit www.parracity.nsw.gov.au/events

Car: Parking will be available for a $5.00 flat rate at Erby Place and Horwood Place Car Park.

A Free community bus pick up will be available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders and families living in the Parramatta LGA area. Please contact Parramatta City Council on 8839 3311 to see if you can access this service.

For more information on Burramatta Fun Day please call 8839 3311

Kids Holidays Activities at Parramatta Library

All Free Activities

Tuesday July 14
11am Mural Painting workshop for 4- 8yrs olds
2pm Mural Painting workshop for 9yrs up

Wednesday July 15
11am Artefacts and Dreamtime stories for all ages
2pm Indigenous Jewellery making 8yrs and up – Bookings Essential

Thursday July 16
11:00am   Dancing/Cultural/Dreamtime for all ages
1:30pm Dancing/Cultural/Dreamtime for all ages

For more information and bookings please contact Parramatta Library on 02 9806 5159