NAIDOC Week 2026 Wristband
Celebrate NAIDOC Week with these Indigenous designed wristbands by Kerri-Ann Taggart, an Indigenous Artist from the Wonnarua area.
NAIDOC Week is a celebration of the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Celebrated in the first week of July (Sunday to Sunday) NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.
When planning activities that draw on Indigenous culture, Wisdom Activities™ encourages you to connect with Aboriginal Communities in your local area. A great first step is to contact your local Aboriginal Land Council. Working together with the appropriate cultural owners helps ensure any creative or art-making experiences are undertaken with respect and care.
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STEP 1
Download and print out the NAIDOC Week Wristband template onto white cover paper. Cover paper provides a sturdier base for your wristband sturdier while still being flexible enough to wear comfortably. Use coloured markers or pencils to decorate your wristband.
STEP 2
Carefully cut around the outer lines of your wristband. Supervision is recommended when using scissors. Cut along the small, dotted lines extending into the strip to create slits, but don’t cut all the way through!
If your wristband needs some extra length to fit around your wrist comfortably, you can add another strip of paper into the band. Cut a strip of paper the same width as the wristband, and as long as you need to extend the length. Cut through the middle of the wristband then glue each cut end to the strip of paper, lengthening the wristband. Allow to dry before wearing.
If your wristband needs some extra length to fit around your wrist comfortably, you can add another strip of paper into the band. Cut a strip of paper the same width as the wristband, and as long as you need to extend the length. Cut through the middle of the wristband then glue each cut end to the strip of paper, lengthening the wristband. Allow to dry before wearing.
STEP 3
Your NAIDOC Week 2026 Wristband is now ready to wear or gift! To wear it, flip it over so that the plain side is facing up and place your wrist on top. Pull the end pieces up around your wrist and slot together using the slits you cut in Step 2. You might need to ask for help with this.
