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How NAIDOC grew from a one-day protest to a week-long celebration

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NAIDOC Week has grown from its origins as a one-day protest into a full week of celebrations honoring Indigenous Australian culture and history. What once was exclusively marked by First Nations people has become a broader national event, with non-Indigenous Australians increasingly joining in the recognition and celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contributions. According to ABC News Australia, this evolution reflects a shift in how the country engages with Indigenous voices and stories.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-05/50-years-deadly-na...

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