This morning our Perth and Karratha based teams received representatives from the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation (MAC) for our NAIDOC week celebration.
MAC is made up of members from five traditional custodial groups: the Ngarluma, Mardudhunera, Yaburara, Yindjibarndi, and Wong-Goo-Tt-Oo peoples. MAC’s mission is to preserve and protect the land, heritage and culture while transforming the lives of our community. MAC brings together the five groups to pave the way for future generations and work together for country, while respecting lore, heritage and traditions.
National 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.
Linking in with the Perth office and streaming the Welcome to Country as performed by MAC Ranger and traditional custodian representative Sarah Hicks followed by a summary of what NAIDOC week means to Peter Cooper (Ranger and Traditional Custodian representative). Peter explained that respecting cultures is about sharing, listening and appreciating differences together.
The short but meaningful celebration together as Yara Pilbara Employees and MAC Employees was followed by light refreshments and some socializing and story telling.
Thanks MAC & Team for your time and participation!
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