Join us for the 2024 NAIDOC Flame Tree Ceremony, a Northern Territory Public Sector (NTPS) event to acknowledge and celebrate our First Nations culture, connections to country and rich tapestry of traditions as part of this year's NAIDOC theme 'Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud'.
Hosted by the Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet, in conjunction with NT Government Departments, the NAIDOC Flame Tree Ceremony will include the planting of a Flame Tree in the Palmerston City Centre.
The Poinciana Tree, also know as a Flame Tree, has been selected for its vibrant red bloom symbolising fire. Fire has been central to many aspects of traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander life, including cooking, storytelling, providing warmth and used in ceremonial events with healing and medicinal elements.
A number of NT Government agencies will have marquees to promote and showcase their services. All NT Government staff and members of the public are encouraged to attend and show their support. The event will include a Welcome to Country, Fire and Smoking Ceremony, Traditional Dancers, speeches and refreshments.
Coming along to help celebrate our First Nations peoples at this NAIDOC event.
NAIDOC Flame Tree Ceremony
Organiser
Darren Johnson, Regional Executive Director, Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet, Northern Territory Government.
Organiser email
Date
Wed, 10/07/2024 - 09:00 - Wed, 10/07/2024 - 11:00
Cost of entry
Free
Venue
Goyder Square, Palmerston City Centre
City/town
Palmerston
Post code
0830
State
NT
NAIDOC Flame Tree Ceremony
Welcome to NAIDOC.
We acknowledge all First Peoples of the beautiful lands on which we live and celebrate their enduring knowledge and connections to Country. We honour the wisdom of and pay respect to Elders past and present.