Celebrating NAIDOC Week in Port Pirie
The Port Pirie community is preparing for a week of celebration, recognition and cultural connection as NAIDOC Week 2025 approaches.
With this year’s theme of “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy” set to honour the histories, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, we are proud to support a range of community-led and Council-run events taking place across the region from 6 – 13 July.
Council is working in collaboration with community organisations, Aboriginal Health and local Elders to ensure NAIDOC Week is meaningful, inclusive and representative of our region’s rich Aboriginal cultures.
Key events in our region include:
Flag Raising Ceremony
A Flag Raising Ceremony will be held at City Park, Ellen Street on Monday 7 July 2025
from 10:30am.
The official Council-hosted NAIDOC Week Flag Raising will include:
- Event MC, local Aboriginal community artist and educator Judy Crosby (Southern Arrernte, Wangkangurru, Yankunytjatjara woman)
- Welcome to Country
- Flag raising by Elders and youth representatives from local schools
- Remarks from Mayor Leon Stephens
NAIDOC Community March
Following the Flag Raising Ceremony, a community-led march will make its way from City Park to the Cultural Precinct Rose Garden in front of the Port Pirie Regional Library. Moving road closures will be coordinated with support from SAPOL and relevant agencies.
Community Celebrations – Library and Platform Events
Port Pirie Regional Library and Library Platform
Monday 7 July from 11:00am, following the Community March
Join us for a vibrant day of celebration, creativity and connection featuring:
- Up to 11 local and regional agencies participating with marquees, stalls, and activities
- Live entertainment by award-winning South Australian musician Craig Atkins
- Free BBQ and cold drinks by Lions Club and free hot drinks by Shots Fired Barista
- Art-making and cultural activities for all ages
- NAIDOC Awards presentation
- Displays, information, and interactive community stalls
Port Pirie and Surrounds NAIDOC Awards
The Port Pirie and Surrounds NAIDOC Awards will be held for the first time, recognising the achievements, skills and positive contributions that individuals have made to our community.
Nominations for these awards closed on Friday 20 June and the winners will be announced during the community celebrations at the Library on Monday 7 July 2025.
Council is proud to support NAIDOC Week in partnership with our local Aboriginal communities and services and acknowledges the work of Katrina Prior from Aboriginal Health for her support in coordinating many of the community-led events.
Please keep an eye on Council’s social media for updates and the NAIDOC website for a full calendar of events around Australia.
