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Embrace the Essence of Nature: Storm Cloud Dreaming Silk Scarf
The Storm Cloud Dreaming Silk Scarf isn't merely a fashion statement; it's a testament to cultural resilience and time-honoured artisan tradition. With each wear, you carry forward a story of survi...
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Significant Dates for Indigenous Australians in July
July's calendar of events in Indigenous Australian history serves as an indelible reminder of both resilience and tragedy. From the brutal massacres at Warrigal Creek to the unique legacies left by...
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Embracing Ancient Wisdom: How Aboriginal Knowledge Enhances Modern Conservation Efforts
Modern conservation efforts benefit greatly from integrating Aboriginal ecological knowledge. This includes collaborating with Aboriginal communities to apply customary practices in contemporary en...
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Significant Dates for Indigenous Australians in June
In June, we commemorate several significant events for Australia's First Nations people, reflecting our resilience and rich history.
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Mainie: Investing in Aboriginal Women, their Families and Communities
If you invest in women, it’s been shown time and time again, they invest in everyone else. Melinda French Gates
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Significant Dates for Indigenous Australians in May
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....
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Significant Dates for Indigenous Australians in April
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 ...
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Mainie's Merino Wool Collection: Luxurious. Authentic. Unique.
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,...
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Significant Dates for Indigenous Australians in March
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 ~ 2...
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Significant Dates for Indigenous Australians in February
In February we remember significant dates for Indigenous Australians.
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Fashion with Purpose
Mainie is a unique melding of authentic Aboriginal art and luxurious fashion.
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Keeping Culture Alive
“Tradition is not to preserve the ashes but to pass on the flame.”Gustav Mahler
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Founded by Gunggari Aboriginal woman Charmaine Saunders in 2012, Mainie is a Supply Nation certified Indigenous Australian-owned company and an Indigenous Art Code approved dealer member. We recognise the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
We acknowledge the sorrow of the Stolen Generations and the impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We respect the resilience, strength and pride of Australia’s First Nations people and their communities. Mainie is committed to supporting Aboriginal women artists to earn an independent income from their own work and to keep alive their traditional cultural heritage for future generations.