John Paul Janke on NAIDOC Week
2026
John Paul Janke on NAIDOC Week
2026
Influential journalist and advocate John Paul Janke served for almost a decade on the National NAIDOC Committee, including as Co-Chair.
In this interview excerpt, he reflects on his earliest memories of NAIDOC in the 1970s, memories deeply rooted in family, community and culture. A Wuthathi man from eastern Cape York and Murray Island, John Paul has been involved in Indigenous affairs since his teenage years and has spent decades elevating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices through the media.
It's one reason NAIDOC Week has always held a special place in his life. His reflections capture why the week remains such an important time to come together, celebrate achievements and recognise the strength, leadership and excellence of First Nations peoples.
Influential journalist and advocate John Paul Janke served for almost a decade on the National NAIDOC Committee, including as Co-Chair.
In this interview excerpt, he reflects on his earliest memories of NAIDOC in the 1970s, memories deeply rooted in family, community and culture. A Wuthathi man from eastern Cape York and Murray Island, John Paul has been involved in Indigenous affairs since his teenage years and has spent decades elevating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices through the media.
It's one reason NAIDOC Week has always held a special place in his life. His reflections capture why the week remains such an important time to come together, celebrate achievements and recognise the strength, leadership and excellence of First Nations peoples.
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