NAIDOC Week Quiz

What does NAIDOC stand for?

• National Aboriginal and Islander Day of Community

• National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee

• National Aboriginal and Islander Day of Celebration

• National Aboriginal and Islander Day of Culture

When is NAIDOC Week held each year?

• Last week of June

• First week of July

• First week of January

• Last week of December

Who was Vincent Lingiari?

• A musician

• A Gurindji activist

• A teacher

• A scientist

What is the theme for NAIDOC Week 2024?

• Heroes of Change

• Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud

• Heal Country

• Voice to Parliament

Who is Eddie Koiki Mabo?

• A champion of human rights

• A famous artist

• A sports star

• A politician

What is the importance of NAIDOC Week?

• To celebrate Christmas

• To celebrate First Nations histories and cultures

• To celebrate Halloween

• To celebrate New Year

Who is Kirsten Banks?

• A musician

• A scientist of the stars

• A politician

• A sports star

What year did NAIDOC Week expand to include Torres Strait Islander people?

• 2000

• 1991

• 1975

• 1955

Who is Pemulwuy?

• A Bidjigal warrior

• A scientist

• A musician

• A teacher

Why was the Day of Mourning moved to the first Sunday in July?

• To focus more on celebrating First Nations cultures

• To celebrate New Year

• To celebrate Christmas

• To celebrate Halloween