First Day of NAIDOC Week Timeline

1990's

NAIDOC Week got its name

Although the acronyms have changed a couple of times, NAIDOC became the official title of the weeklong celebration in July.

1972

Department of Aboriginal Affairs formed

The group came together to advocate for Australia's native people.

1955

Aborigines Day incepted

Instead of protests, Aborigines Day began to celebrate the the Aboriginal and Islander people of Australia.

January 26, 1928

Day of Mourning commemorated

The Aborigines Progressive Association held a major civil rights gathering that protested the poor treatment of the Indigenous people. This day became an annual occurrence.