Flag raising marks start of NAIDOC Week in Deni

A smoking ceremony took place prior to proceedings, followed by the raising of the flags by Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre chair Jeanette Crew, Murray River Police District officer Josh Hudson, and local Elder George Day.

The ceremony drew a strong crowd, with representatives from many local organisations.

A community barbecue was held after the ceremony, giving attendees the chance to gather and mark the beginning of NAIDOC Week together.

• Learn more about NAIDOC Week in Deniliquin in a special feature, on pages 10 and 11 of tomorrow’s edition.