January 26 is a day of mourning for First Nations people, also known as Invasion Day, or Survival Day.
Here are some events across the continent where First Nations people and allies are invited to participate in an act of resistance against continuing systemic racism, deaths in custody and the colonial project.
This Invasion Day marks 235 years since British military forces invaded Gadigal land and declared British rule over this continent, along with Aotearoa and other Pacific Islands.
Here are some events across the continent where First Nations people and allies are invited to participate in an act of resistance against continuing systemic racism, deaths in custody and the colonial project.
This Invasion Day marks 235 years since British military forces invaded Gadigal land and declared British rule over this continent, along with Aotearoa and other Pacific Islands.
We acknowledge the legacy of racism that plays out in Australian society, the land that is destroyed, the families that are ripped apart by the judicial system and health inequalities that continue to effect First Nations communities.
We acknowledge that we organise across stolen land, where the sovereign peoples of these lands have survived many apocalypses, and continue to do so with creativity, strength and power. We pay respect to all Elders.
Invasion Day events across the continent
*Please check the event itself for updates in the lead up to the date*
We also ask that you remain diligent in staying home if you are showing symptoms to Covid, are a close contact or think you may have been exposed to Covid-19. True solidarity includes looking out for one another on the ground.
VIC
Wurundjeri Country / Narrm / Melbourne
Invasion Day Protest
26 JANUARY 11am - Victorian Parliament House
Ballarat
Survival Day Dawn Ceremony will commence at 5.30am at Viewpoint, Lake Wendouree.
Torquay
Wadawurrung Traditional Owners are presenting the Pilk Purriyn event at Cosy Corner, 5.30aNSW
Gadigal Country / Warrang / Sydney
Starting off the day is the Dawn Reflection
From 5:20am onwards, First Nations artwork will be projected onto the sails of the Sydney Opera House.
Invasion Day Protest
26 JANUARY 9.30am - Belmore Park
Yabun Festival
JANUARY 26 - 12pm - Victoria Park, Broadway
Yabun has been celebrating the survival of Aboriginal cultures and identity on 26 January for over 20 years. A live stream will be available at yabun.org.au or you can listen on Koori Radio 93.7FM.
Awabakal and Woirimi Country / Newcastle
Day Of Mourning
26 JANUARY 10am - Customs House
Bermagui
Survival Day 2023
26 JANUARY 11am - Dickinson Oval
TAS
Lutruwita Country / Tasmania
Putiya Kanaplila / Don't Celebrate Invasion Day!
26 JANUARY 10:45am
STREET MARCH - 10.45am at 198 Elizabeth Street
RALLY - 11.45am gather at Parliament Lawns
Lutruwita Country / Limilinaturi / Devonport
26 JANUARY 11.30am
STREET MARCH - 11.30 am gather at Tulaminakali Health Service, 106 Best Street, Devonport
RALLY - 11.50 am gather in Market Square (behind Paranaple Centre) for a 12pm start.
QLD
Yuggera Country / Meanjin / Brisbane
Invasion Day Protest
26 JANUARY - 10:00am - Queens Gardens
Sunshine Coast
Invasion Day - We Have Survived!
26 JANUARY 9am - Foundation Square - Maroochydore
Bindal and Wulgurukaba Country / Townsville
Dawn Service and Survival Day
JANUARY 26 - 6:00am - Strand Park Beach, Townsville
Toowoomba
Dawn Service and Survival Day
JANUARY 26 - 5.00am - Tobruk Memorial Drive Park
WA
Whadjuk Noongar Country / Boorloo / Perth
Invasion Day Gathering and March
26 JANUARY 2023 - 12pm - Forrest Chase, Perth City
SA
Kaurna Country / Adelaide
Smoking Ceremony
JANUARY 26 - 8am - Elder Park
The ceremony will feature a speech by Kaurna Elder Rosemary Kudnarto Wanganeen, a performance by renowned singer and musician Nancy Bates and the unveiling of a stunning Sand Painting created by First Nations artist Derik Lynch in collaboration with Kaurna elder Frank Wanganeen.
Survival Day March
JANUARY 26 - 12.30pm - Tarndanyangga, Victoria Square
A great lineup of powerful speakers and beautiful performers. Standing in solidarity with the Aboriginal Tent Embassy 50th Anniversary.
ACT
Ngunnawal country / Canberra
Online
Victorian NAIDOC Invasion Day Dawn Service
26 JANUARY 6.15am AEDT - Online
Self Study
- Frontier Wars Stories Podcast, Hosted by Boe Spearim
- The Koori History Project Website, Created by Prof Gary Foley
- The Killing Times: a massacre map of Australia's frontier wars, The Guardian
- History of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy
- Timeline - Aboriginal Tent Embassy
- Decolonising Solidarity - What can I do?
- Some advice for white activists in Australia
- Everyone calls themselves an ally until it is time to do some real ally shit
- 'Heartbreaking' report shows more Indigenous people died in custody than previous year
- 7 more things you should know about Invasion Day
- Know Better, Do Better: The Best Aussie Podcasts to Educate Yourself on Indigenous History
We look forward to seeing a powerful day of resistance and solidarity!