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NAIDOC Week / Collaborative NAIDOC Mural

Collaborative NAIDOC Mural

Children design and paint a group mural responding to the year's NAIDOC theme, after learning what the theme means.

How to run it

  1. Introduce the year's NAIDOC theme using official NAIDOC resources.
  2. Discuss what the theme means to the group.
  3. Sketch ideas and plan the mural together.
  4. Paint the mural and display it with an explanation.

You will need

  • canvas or large paper
  • paint
  • brushes
  • official NAIDOC resources
Make it easier or harderYounger children can add handprints or symbols; older children can lead the design.
SafetyUse the children's own designs and avoid copying First Nations artworks or styles.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 1Children reflect on reconciliation and contribute to a shared artwork.

Fits these theme days

NAIDOC WeekReconciliation WeekArt Attack DayCulture Celebration Day

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