Yabun Festival 2017 highlights
Published: 3 February 2017
Yabun Festival is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in Australia which was held on 26th of January 2017.
Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW has a stall at the event each year to provide information and promote awareness.
In pictures: ADB staff at Yabun (information stall) including the Acting President.
Highlights of the festivities include:
- Aboriginal dance performance by Doonooch Dancers
- Kevin Cook Lecture: Presented by Tranby Aboriginal College
Keynote Speaker: The Hon. Linda Burney MP
Panel members: Kali Bellear and Dr Tali Milroy
Spoke in honour of late Kevin Cook and their personal experiences around education
Throughout the day there were other panels such us:
- Elders - Knowing the past is to know your future
- Minding our own business
- Domestic violence