The Moree community will have the opportunity to be part of a historic event this weekend at Moree Dance Nation.
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For the very first time, Aboriginal people from all nations to dance on country as one in time as part of Nation Dance.
Moree event organiser Paul Spearim Jr saw a post on Facebook about the event, he didn't think twice about joining in.
"I jumped on board straight away, to have an opportunity to be a part of something historic," Mr Spearim said.
"This is something that has cultural significance to our people. This has never happened before.
"People across the continent are going to be dancing at the same time. To be a part of that and have our community in Moree be a part of that is something that we as a community, we can't let slip away."
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Mr Spearim is expecting more than 100 dancers to take part in what he is calling a "cultural revolution."
We have to be a part of this. We have to be there," he said.
"The mob is so willing to do it. I'm getting calls and messages on Facebook from people who have never danced in their lives."
Mr Spearim said it's going to be a very special occasion for Aboriginal communities right across Australia.
"When we do the dancing, when we sing our songs, this is an opportunity to heal ourselves spiritually and again be a part of our culture, be a part of something that was taken away," he said.
"There's no limitations in front of us."
He says one of the best things about this event is that people will get the opportunity to dance with their families.
"There's so many opportunities for ourselves to come together and just heal ourselves in a lot of ways - not just spiritually but culturally - and reconnect," Mr Spearim said.
"This is something that my family has always tried to do and it's something we've always found hard; to pass on the knowledge of the traditional ways.
"This cultural revolution that's happening around Australia, especially on the east coast, everyone is jumping on board. Not just Aboriginal people, everyone.
"It's coming and it's coming fast."
Moree Dance Nation will be held at Jellicoe Park this Sunday, November 1. The dance will begin at 1pm, with a smoking ceremony and welcome ceremony to be held prior to the dance. There will also be a free barbecue lunch provided.
"We invite all the Moree community to come along and support this historic event," Mr Spearim said.
