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The significant events that have unfolded in May throughout Indigenous Australian history reflect both the enduring legacy of colonisation and the resilience of Indigenous cultures and communities. As we commemorate these milestones, it is essential to confront the injustices of the past, support ongoing efforts for reconciliation, and work towards a future where all Australians can live with dignity, respect, and equality.

In April, we commemorate the anniversaries of significant events for Australia's First Nations people:

 ~ April 1789 - The arrival of smallpox in the colony of New South Wales

 ~ April 1847 - Mass poisoning of Gubbi Gubbi people near Brisbane.

 ~ April 1867 -  “The Leap” Massacre at Mt Mandarana, near Mackay

 ~ 10 April 1950 - Mick Dodson was born

 ~ 27 April 1971 - Milirrpum v Nabalco Pty Ltd was decided

 ~ 3 April 2023 - Galarrwuy Yunupingu passed away

A Mainie pure wool scarf is more than a fashion piece; it is a celebration of our 65,000-year-old Indigenous cultural heritage and a tribute to our shared Australian story, says Charmaine Saunders, Mainie Founder.

In March, we commemorate the anniversaries of significant events for Australia's First Nations people:

 ~ 21 - 22 March 1797: The Battle of Parramatta

 ~ 21 March 1837: Death of Luggenemenener

 ~ 21 March 2024: National Close the Gap Day

 ~ 23 March 1998: The Mirrar Aboriginal people from Kakadu begin a blockade of the Jabiluka uranium mine

 ~ 23 March 2022: World No. 1, Ash Barty announced her retirement from tennis

 ~ 27 March 1905: Birth of Jack Patten, Aboriginal Civil Rights Leader

 ~ 29 March 1881: William Barak delivered a petition from the Coranderrk Aboriginal reserve to Parliament House in Melbourne

In February we remember significant dates for Indigenous Australians.

Mainie is a unique melding of authentic Aboriginal art and luxurious fashion.

“Tradition is not to preserve the ashes but to pass on the flame.”
Gustav Mahler

“A Mainie pure wool scarf is so much more than just a beautiful fashion piece. It is a tangible and meaningful celebration of our 60,000-year-old Indigenous cultural heritage and a tribute our shared Australian story."

“A Mainie pure wool scarf is so much more than just a beautiful fashion piece. It is a tangible and meaningful celebration of our 60,000-year-old Indigenous cultural heritage and a tribute our shared Australian story."

  Mainie’s luxury fashion collection of pure Australian Merino wool scarves features authentic Aboriginal art designs by Warlpiri women artists from Central Australia. Every design in the collection depicts a...

Authentic Aboriginal Designs from Mainie's Woolmark Australian Merino Wool Collection Since the launch of the first Mainie fashion collection in 2015, our exquisite melding of luxurious textiles and the world’s...

Authentic Aboriginal Designs from Mainie's Woolmark Australian Merino Wool Collection In 2015, Mainie launched our maiden collection of pure silk scarves, wraps and tops that featured authentic Aboriginal art designs by...

Sacred Water Dreaming site located on the ancestral homelands of the Warlpiri Aboriginal people in the Tanami Desert region of Central Australia  “Tradition is not to preserve the ashes but...

  The four most frequently asked questions we receive at Mainie:   How and where are Mainie products made?   Where does your Aboriginal art come from?   How are...

Sacred Water Dreaming site located on the ancestral homelands of the Warlpiri Aboriginal people in the Tanami Desert region of Central Australia  Tradition is not to preserve the ashes but...