This year marks the 30th anniversary of Nicky Winmar's display of courage and triumph in the face of racism during the Victoria Park AFL game on April 17th, 1993.

Post-game, Winmar lifted his shirt and pointed to the colour of his skin and said, “I’m black and I’m proud to be black”. The moment of resistance was captured by photographer Wayne Ludbey and was published in the newspaper the next day.

The event on Tuesday, 18th April is free and open to all and will feature performances by Kutcha Edwards and traditional dance groups Djirri Djirri, Murrundaya Yepenga Dance Troupes, The Fighting Gunditjmara, Koorie Youth Will Shake Spear, Wulumbarra, and also Traditional Aboriginal Games by Wanyara. Catering will be provided by Dardi Munwurro with funds raised donated to the Dardi Munwurro youth hub.

This event will entail a traditional Ngarra Jarra Noun (Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung for Healing) Ceremony, which involves the ceremonial smoking of native leaves. 

Dogs are allowed at the event but must be kept on a leash.