In celebration of NAIDOC Week 2025, with its theme “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy”, the Message Stick Foundation is proud to announce its inaugural event for First Nations youth on Ngunnawal (ACT) Country.

The event will provide a powerful platform for First Nations mob to come together to connect and share.

To list just some of the exciting things on offer at this inaugural event

NAIDOC Youth Address – Young leader shares their vision for the future
Elders Tent
Youth NAIDOC Hub – Truth telling and Panel discussions with young leaders and community mentors and ‘Deadly Talks’
Entertainment by prominent First Nations hip hop artists
Cultural Games & Sporting Activities
Youth Community Services Stalls: stalls for community support services available for youth
Aboriginal Business & Community Markets including young entrepreneurs by having trade showstalls
Food and Drinks: food trucks, native food and drinks.

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