NAIDOC Afternoons in the Theatre

NAIDOC Afternoons in the Theatre Join us in the National Library Theatre on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 3pm as we screen stories of those who have lived ‘Get up, Stand up, Show up’. These screenings are available courtesy of our friends at the National Film and Sound Archive. No bookings are required to attend the screenings – just show up and enjoy! Each screening runs for approximately 30 minutes. Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that these screenings may contain images and/or audio of deceased persons. Australian Biography: Charlie Perkins Monday 4 July, 3pm, National Library Theatre Charles Perkins gives his own account of his early life in Alice Springs and Adelaide, his youth as a soccer star, his work on behalf of Aboriginal people and his vision for the future of Australia. Australian Biography: Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue Wednesday 6 July, 3pm, National Library Theatre In 1976, Lois was the first Aboriginal woman to be awarded an Order of Australia. In 1983 she was honoured with a CBE and in 1984 she was made Australian of the Year. In March 1990, Lois became the founding chairperson of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission. Australian Biography: Jimmy Little Friday 8 July, 3pm, National Library Theatre Jimmy Little talks about what stardom meant for a boy from the bush, and the profound impact that his Aboriginal heritage has had on his life, and more recently, his music. For more of Whats On at the National Library of Australia please see https://www.nla.gov.au/whats-on/events/2022-naidoc-week-national-library