Naidoc awards honour ‘fearless, brilliant’ promoter of First Nations culture Rhoda Roberts
Summary
Rhoda Roberts, an Indigenous Australian leader who dedicated her life to promoting First Nations culture, was honored after her death with a lifetime achievement award at the Naidoc awards. The event celebrates the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and recognizes cultural contributions and leadership.Key Facts
- Rhoda Roberts was a Widjabul Wieybal woman of the Bundjalung nation who passed away in March at age 66.
- She received a lifetime achievement award posthumously at the Naidoc awards in Alice Springs.
- The Naidoc awards celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' contributions across Australia.
- Roberts was known for her work in language, dance, and ceremony to preserve First Nations culture.
- She was the creative director and choreographer of the Awakening segment at the 2000 Sydney Olympics opening ceremony.
- Roberts was the first Aboriginal person to host a prime-time current affairs show, SBS’s Vox Populi, in 1991.
- She co-founded the radio program Deadly Sounds, which ran for 21 years.
- Roberts was the first head of Indigenous programming at the Sydney Opera House and promoted Indigenous dance and cultural events.
- Other winners at the Naidoc awards included leaders, elders, artists, and educators recognized for their community contributions.
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