NATIONAL NAIDOC Week began over the weekend, celebrating and recognising the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, from July 7 to 14.

This year's theme ‘Keep the fire burning: Blak, Loud and Proud’ celebrates the unyielding spirit of indigenous communities and invites all to stand in solidarity, amplifying the voices that have long been silenced, according to the official NAIDOC website.

The Alpine Shire is hosting a Fire Keepers day this weekend, the first event of its kind for the shire.

According to the event details, this event is a dreaming of a sustained future for Aboriginal and Torres Strait lslander people in the Alpine Shire and honours the strength and vitality of First Nations culture, its connection to Country, and the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The day will be led by Lee Couch, a proud Aboriginal woman from the Gamilaroi tribe, residing in the Alpine Shire.

A Welcome to Country from Uncle Alan Murray will be the heart of the event, followed by a dance performance from Wagarra.

Cultural activities will include music from Brett Lee, proud Ngiyampaa Man, a Yidakki performance by Ash Dargin, Larrakia Country, an art workshop by Arkira Armstrong, Gamilaroi womon, cultural healing (Wyarta Warna Ngangkari), and meditation with Lee Couch, Gamilaroi tribe.

Dumu Café. Thamarrur Youth, Bright, will cater for the event.

The free event will be held on Saturday, July 13 in the Myrtleford Piazza from 11am to 2pm.

For further information about the event contact hello@leecouch.com or follow the social media pages of Alpine Health and Alpine Shire Council.