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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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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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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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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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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.