17 January 2023

Invasion Day Events 2023

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.

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

Details Here

At the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, First Nations artists will be performing at

Share the Spirit

From 12pm onwards, Our Survival Day is taking place at The Briars, Mt Martha.

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, 5.30a

NSW

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

Details Here

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

Details Here

Bermagui

Survival Day 2023

26 JANUARY 11am - Dickinson Oval

Details Here

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

Details Here

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.

Details Here

QLD

Yuggera Country / Meanjin / Brisbane

Invasion Day Protest

26 JANUARY - 10:00am - Queens Gardens

Details Here

Sunshine Coast

Invasion Day - We Have Survived!

26 JANUARY 9am - Foundation Square - Maroochydore

Details Here

Bindal and Wulgurukaba Country / Townsville

Dawn Service and Survival Day

JANUARY 26 - 6:00am - Strand Park Beach, Townsville

Details Here

Toowoomba

Dawn Service and Survival Day

JANUARY 26 - 5.00am - Tobruk Memorial Drive Park

Details Here

WA

Whadjuk Noongar Country / Boorloo / Perth

Invasion Day Gathering and March

26 JANUARY 2023 - 12pm - Forrest Chase, Perth City

Details Here

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.