NAIDOC WEEK 2025: The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy
July 7 @ 10:00 am - July 13 @ 4:00 pm
Taragara Aboriginal Corporation in partnership with New England Regional Art Museum is proud to present NAIDOC WEEK 2025: The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.
The program includes:
Monday 7th – Sunday 20th July
Exhibition: The Shack that Dad Built by Kamileroi artist Elaine Russell
Elaine Russell (1941–2022) was a renowned Kamilaroi artist whose vibrant paintings reflect her memories of growing up on the Aboriginal mission at Tingha in northern NSW. Her work often explores themes of family, community, and cultural resilience, rendered in a distinctive, narrative style. One of her most celebrated contributions is the children’s book The Shack That Dad Built, which she both wrote and illustrated. The book draws from her own childhood experiences, offering a warm and humorous glimpse into life on the mission, and has become a beloved resource for sharing First Nations stories with younger generations.
Tuesday 8th July 2025
Art Workshop with Aunty Jaluka Rose Quinlan
Time: 10am – 2pm
Venue: New England Regional Art Museum Mazda Gallery
Wednesday 9th July 2025
Theatre Reading for the play Trucked Off byDr Lorina Barker and Dr Julie Collins
Time: 2:30pm-4:30pm
Venue: New England Regional Art Museum Mazda Gallery
Thursday 10th July 2025
Weaving Workshop with Aunty Gwen Barker
Time: 10am – 2pm
Venue: New England Regional Art Museum
