Local NAIDOC Week celebrations began on Monday< October 20, with a large street march along Summer Street to Robertson Park where the official opening was held along with music, dance and a free barbecue.

The Orange NAIDOC Committee, supported by Orange City Council and the Orange NAIDOC Week Community Committee, organised a diverse range of cultural, educational and community-focused activities for the week, including the annual Elders Lunch, plus a screening of the short film, Bundyi Giilang, shot and produced in Far West NSW by local Aboriginal artist Jason French.

Friday plans included a celebration of sport with a 2 person Ambrose Golf Day at the Molong Golf Club, plus the NAIDOC Cricket Bash, an All-Stars T20 match at Wade Park.

Then on Saturday, NAIDOC Week headed to the Orange Regional Museum for weaving and dance workshops, plus a performance in Wiradjuri by the Wula Gurray student choir.

NAIDOC Week 2025 culminated on Saturday night with the NAIDOC Community Awards Night at the Orange Ex-Services Club Coral Sea Room, where there will dance, entertainment and special guest speaker, NRL legend David Peachey.

The NAIDOC Week 2025 theme The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, reflects a commitment to honouring the enduring contributions of First Nations communities while empowering future leaders to carry forward a legacy of resilience, unity, and self-determination.

You will find all the details of this year's NAIDOC Week events by visiting, www.orange.nsw.gov.au/events