US EditionThe Music Icon and Croc Hunter Who Was a Driving Force for NAIDOC Week
- Ted Egan, born in 1932, played a significant role in the formation of what is now known as NAIDOC Week while working for the Northern Territory Department of Aboriginal Affairs and the Office of Aboriginal Affairs in the 1970s.
- In 1970, Egan reported on the need for more Indigenous representation in the National Aborigines Day Observance Committee to his supervisor, Frank H Moy.
- By 1975, the event was officially recognized as NAIDOC Week, showcasing progress in Aboriginal representation and celebration.
- NAIDOC Week is celebrated from July 6 to 13, highlighting its importance to the Indigenous community.
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