Indigenous artworks will illuminate the National Carillon for just the second time in 50 years to mark this week's rescheduled NAIDOC Week celebration.
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Work from 30 artists will be projected every evening this week onto the 50-metre monument, which was lit up for the first time for Reconciliation Week in May.
Canberra-based Worimi artist Krystal Hurst, who has a piece titled 'Saltwater River' in the projection exhibition, said NAIDOC Week was a way to celebrate and recognise Indigenous cultures and histories.
"It's really about celebrating the original land rights movement, why NAIDOC Week began, and celebrating who we are today," she said.
"I feel honoured and privileged to have the opportunity to display my art. It's amazing."
In addition to exhibiting in the projection show, Ms Hurst will sell handmade jewellery and works on canvas at the annual NAIDOC Week art market.
The market was moved online this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Paintings, textiles, sculptures, decorations, weavings and carvings are available to purchase from individual artists and galleries representing hundreds of Indigenous artists from all over Australia.
Ms Hurst encouraged Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to browse the market as a start to their Christmas shopping from home.
"It's a great way to show that support and help Indigenous business grow and continue the work that we do," she said.
"I don't sell ceremonial items, a lot [of my jewellery] can be worn by everyone. I think it's a great way for non-Indigenous people to show their support, show their allyship, which I think if people wear earrings or a shirt or have prints in their home it's a great way to show connection and honour First Nations peoples and cultures."
Ms Hurst recommended Ikuntji Artists from the Northern Territory's Western Desert, Injalak Arts from Arnhem Land, and Canberra local Leah Brideson as makers she had her eye on, but encouraged shoppers to browse all listings.
"It's a great opportunity for people to support artists who are creating beautiful things."
The NAIDOC Week art market runs online from November 8-15, with artwork projected onto the National Carillon each evening after sunset.
Athletes around Australia are also connecting with their Indigenous history and culture on the land they train, including Canberra race-walker Beki Smith.
Smith met with Ngunnawal custodian Richie Allan as part of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Share a Yarn initiative, which is aimed at learning more about the history and significance of the land, as well as building stronger connections with the Indigenous community.
AIS chief executive Peter Conde said: "The AIS is committed to creating positive and lasting change to reduce inequality between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians.
"These types of activities provide a genuine opportunity for athletes to engage in an open and two-way conversation, and help them gain the knowledge they need to empower them to be better role models for cultural understanding and inclusivity."
The AIS started the Share a Yarn initiative this year to connect elite athletes with Indigenous communities to help raise cultural awareness throughout Australian high-performance sport.
