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Cairns Indigenous Tourism Hub

Locality: Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3040 2274

Address: 46 Aplin St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia 4870 Cairns, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 Sorry to have to announce Gimuy Fish Festival will be Postponed until 2021 due to COVID-19Sorry to have to announce Gimuy Fish Festival will be Postponed until 2021 due to COVID-19

25.01.2022 'This is the reality, this is who we really are': Standing on Girramay Country with Sean Choolburra.

24.01.2022 Just finished making a string dilly bag. Dilly bags are little bags that were used to carry food like berries, meat, fish. They were also worn by men to carry ...hunting tools. My ancestors wouldve made these bags out of different grasses that were available to them, out of string bark cordage and also from kangaroo pouches. The pouch would be sewn into a bag. The handle was often made out of kangaroo tail skin so it was soft against their shoulder. Feathers and fur would often be placed on the inside to stop berries falling through. All I can say is my ancestors were very clever. To be able to make everything they did from the land with out having all the extra things we have these days.

23.01.2022 - H A P P Y S U N D A Y ! - What an exciting and eventful start weve had to CIAF week! Weve been overwhelmed with the support of the launch of our online s...tore and cant thank our customers enough, both new and returning, for your purchase. Our coolamons have always been our most popular item selling over 2000 this year and CIAF week has been no exception! All of our coolamons are fired to stoneware which means they are strong and travel exceptionally well and come bubble wrapped. Each come with a certificate of authenticity and a story/meaning! To view our range pop over to our online store at https://www.kgari3sisters.com/online-store AfterPay available!

23.01.2022 Cairns Indigenous Tourism Hub will be closed tomorrow Friday 26th June respectfully for Sorry BusinessCairns Indigenous Tourism Hub will be closed tomorrow Friday 26th June respectfully for Sorry Business

23.01.2022 Good news friends ... @fremantleartscentre is OPEN! Which means you can now enjoy the 2020 Revealed Exhibition: New & Emerging WA Aboriginal Artists in p...erson!! FAC is open 10am - 4pm, 7 days a week. Free entry. #Repost @fremantleartscentre || Meet #FACRevealed artist Matilda Oxtoby, one of two artists representing Kira Kiro Arts Project in this years exhibition. Matilda has six paintings in the show, each inspired by the important spiritual figure the Wandjina (rainmaker), who brings the Wunju (wet season). A long time ago my people believed that he (the Wandjina) was a god. They used to ask him for rain and food. He travelled around the coast creating the world and carrying the clouds the Wandjina taught people how to make artefacts and hunting tools. Image: Matilda Oxtoby with her six paintings for Revealed 2020 The First Rain #1-3 and Wandjina and the Wunju 1-3, 2020, natural pigment on canvas, 120 x 45cm each. Image courtesy Kira Kiro Arts Project.

22.01.2022 Todays special - Wattle Seed Scone with Quandong Jam

21.01.2022 Our artists continue to make their work in the unhurried nurturing atmosphere of our studio/gallery. Whilst we have canceled all our projects that rely on peopl...e coming or going, life in the art centre maintains its rhythm. *Susan Balbunga putting the finishing edge on her Bamugora or conical mt. More images and details to follow. For now enjoy the sound of gunga and the rhythm of Susans weaving. #susanbalbunga #masterweaver #bamugora #conicalmat #weaving #twinning #contemporaryart #sacredobject #cleverhands #fibreart #weaving #aboriginalcontemporaryart #knowmyname #arnhemlandart #imabrisbane #instituteofmodernartbrisbane #frejacarmichael #longwater #grounded See more

20.01.2022 In the midst of CIAF week, Kgari 3 Sisters are finally excited to announce the launch of AfterPay to online orders through the Kgari 3 Sisters website. This has... been a long awaited announcement and with a massive range of coolamons, paintings, prints and jewllery currently available on our website, we couldnt think of a better time to share this exciting news. For all online orders, pop on over to www.kgari3sisters.com

19.01.2022 https://2020.ciaf.com.au/ciaf-marketplace Kgari3Sisters featured in CIAF Marketplace - check it out.

18.01.2022 If theres one BIG thing were missing due to the social distancing regulations, its our markets - the bread and butter of Kgari 3 Sisters! Althou...gh we cant be at the Port Douglas Markets until further notice, we still have an abundance of coolamons, paintings, teapots and jewellery available. Due to the changes we will now be offering the option for contactless delivery; Via post for an additional charge of $10 Contactless drop-off within 10km of Bungalow - free of charge. Every Sunday well launch a Kgari 3 Sisters Online Market post comprising of our art pieces for the week. To purchase a piece simply comment "SOLD" along with the number of the piece and well contact you via Facebook messenger to organise payment and shipping/delivery. All small businesses are struggling with these changes at the moment and as a small business all we can do is try to adapt with what is going on around us. From the bottom of our hearts we cannot thank all of our customers enough who have continued to support us through this. We expect these changes with our business to take time to adapt to but until we can continue business as normal we cannot wait to launch our online market tomorrow! For any questions or for enquiries about commissions please do not hesitate to contact us via messenger or via the comments below!

18.01.2022 HANDWASHING PARODY FROM IERAMAGADU This handwashing pardoy was inspired by Gabby Millgate who lived in Roebourne Ieramagadu once upon a time. The Ngaarda Media... team would love to see the video the children made at the Woden Valley Child Care Centre about hand washing! Yindjibarndi elder, Tootsie Daniel features in this film and has been spreading the message of safety and hygiene through the Coronavirus pandemic on her Ngaarda Media radio program. Here is a message from Gabby who came up with the parody! Dear the world Here is a parody song To the banging tune and rhythm of My Sharona by The Knack. Its designed to help you remember the steps and remember why we are taking the time to wash our hands. #Covid19 First Nations Media Australia 3KND Kool N Deadly NG Media PY Media - Radio 5NPY Radio Goolarri ICTV PAW Media and Communications PAKAM - Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media

16.01.2022 Cape York Closed! Looks like thats it for non essential access to the entire Cape according to the Cook Shire Councils website. Police will be stationed at various access points to the cape to advise on travel restrictions on all non-essential travel to Cape York and the Torres Strait.

16.01.2022 SOLID! https://go.tafeqld.edu.au/solid-businesses-program.html

16.01.2022 Paul Bong total genius

15.01.2022 Welcome to the Kgari 3 Sisters very first online market post!! The below items are now available! To purchase an item: Post in the comments below... Post SOLD along with the letter of the item youd like to purchase. Eg: SOLD, B. First in best dressed! Well then send you a message to organise payment during the day as well as discuss pickup or delivery. Delivery Options Via post & bubble wrapped for an additional charge of $10 Contactless drop-off within 10km of Bungalow, Cairns - Free of Charge Price List A.) Large Teapot: $125 B.) Large Coolomon: $210 C.) Large Coolomon: $210 D.) Small Coolomon: $35 E.) Large Teapot: $125 F.) Small Coolomon: $35 G.) Small Coolomon: $35 H.) Large Coolomon: $35 Each art piece comes with a story & meaning. There are PLENTY of items available with a HUGE selection of small coolamons with many different designs. Unfortunately we cant post them all, so if youd like to see more designs or youre after something a little different, perhaps a different colour or a different size, just send us a message and we can share a little more with you!

15.01.2022 https://youtu.be/HgZuGwOwOr0

13.01.2022 We are OPEN FOR BUSINESS! Come support the Local Indigenous Economy! Cairns Indigenous Tourism Hub is a collaboration of 5 different local indigenous businesses:... AppOriginee - tour agency promoting only indigenous experiences Kgari 3 Sisters - Authentic Aboriginal Art and gift shop GumbuGumbu - Bushfood Cafe Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Elders Aboriginal Corporation - the local tribal authority Indigenous Tours - Cairns local cultural tours Buy a unique piece of art for your home or office, a gift for a friend, hold all your meetings in our bushfood cafe or book an authentic indigenous tour.... we have it all. Or just come for a chat and a coffee while surrounded by beautiful art. We are here to welcome you. AppOriginee, GumbuGumbu, Aboriginal Art Kgari 3 Sisters, Gimuy Gallery, Gimuy walubarra yidinji group, Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Elders Aboriginal Corporation

13.01.2022 Best lunches so tasty and great coffee

11.01.2022 Today we had a special family native tree planting ceremony and blessing of the land on the block for the opening of Naidoc Week 2020. This is part of our 'Cari...ng for Country' Project by Dirringhi Aboriginal Corporation in partnership with Paperbark Arts. Thank you to my nephews Danton, Elwood and son Thaddeaus for your hard work. Thanks also to Uncle Seith Fourmile, Jenny Lynch and Abriculture for your support. #blessed #paperbarkarts #dirringhi #abriculture #caringforcountry #naidoc2020

11.01.2022 Today I proudly announced that the Palaszczuk Government has awarded $70k in funding to the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Elders Aboriginal Corporation in Cairns as pa...rt of our Thriving Cohesive Communities grants. 15 projects from organisations will share in almost $2 million in funding under the grants program. The Yidinji elders will use the grant funding to run Infinity 2020: Cycle of Knowledge, which will actively engage young people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds with elders to build cultural connections, increase confidence in their identity and challenge racism and discrimination. The elders also spoke to me about the importance for these young people to find connection with their traditional languages, and moving to try and build this in their education, and how grant funding like this can be the small catalyst to begin positive change in the lives of their younger generation. Aboriginal Art Kgari 3 Sisters Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Elders Aboriginal Corporation

10.01.2022 Cairns Indigenous Tourism Hub 46-48 Aplin Street, Cairns Qld 4870Cairns Indigenous Tourism Hub 46-48 Aplin Street, Cairns Qld 4870

09.01.2022 H A P P Y N A I D O C W E E K To celebrate NAIDOC Week, Kgari 3 Sisters are offering Let’s Get Creative with Clay workshops sharing hand building techniqu...es of pinch pot creating! PLUS for those of you feeling a littlemore adventurous make your own handmade mug! Learn about the native plants and imprint the leaves or seeds onto your mug or pinch pot. TWO WORKSHOPS TIMES AVAILABLE WORKSHOP 1: Wednesday 11th November - 1pm - 3pm OR WORKSHOP 2 Thursday 12th November 2020 - 5pm -7pm Cost: $40 per person Where: Kgari 3 Sisters Gallery: 41 Aplin Street, Cairns Firing included for all prices made in the workshop All materials provided just bring yourself! Tea and coffee provided! For all booking enquiries or to secure your spot, contact us @ [email protected]! Limited spots available!

09.01.2022 Yesterday we officially partnered with DIYDG - Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good! Were very excited to be working together on future projects and programs : DIYDG CEO, Merrissa Nona (left) and Wuchopperen CEO Dania Ahwang (right)

08.01.2022 Looking for a beautiful gift ! Come to Kgari3Sisters in the Hub! Open tomorrowLooking for a beautiful gift ! Come to Kgari3Sisters in the Hub! Open tomorrow

07.01.2022 "Sorry to all the Anangu and everyone for this really hard time. Hope this thing will be finished soon. Hope we can help one another and keep strong.... Most important thing is for the elders and everyone to stay healthy and be looked after by family at home. Make sure dont travel to other communities. Not safe, you know! Family, please dont go and visit other families in other communities. Just call on the phone to find out if they are alright. To all the artists in Papunya please just stay healthy and calm. We will keep sorting this art centre thing when we get more news.... Stay healthy and we will do everything we can to keep this business healthy and strong. Dont worry to Artists. Art workers, Directors, all the workers and our friends from other places are working together to stay safe and to try everything to keep bringing money in." - Sharon Butcher, Senior Art Worker and Director

06.01.2022 Cairns traditional owners and Yidinji elders are pressing ahead with a program to bridge the gap with younger generations. The Infinity 2020: Cycle of Knowledge project is all about engaging young Indigenous people in their heritage, and equipping them with leadership skills.

06.01.2022 What more can you say #perfect @inlayzaus #wallboard #surfboard #inlayz

06.01.2022 Bukal is forever learning and growing strength to strength. When we look back into the past, we learn from our undoings and it is then with wisdom we can make ...better informed decisions. Life certainly isnt easy at times but patience and perseverance is a personal quality which creates success. We are in the midst of a global crisis which has sadly affected the lives of many. Each day we are learning and growing with this experience and with every change this world throws at us we must work together to end this global crisis. This state we are in is not forever, it will pass and life certainly isnt easy right now, but if we can all practise patience, perseverance and continue to learn each day then that acquired wisdom will be what will pull us through this global crisis as one. www.kgari3sisters.com

05.01.2022 Had a great day on Sunday with Margo and Gerry doing the Moulyk Dreaming Trail

03.01.2022 Everyone is very welcome to come visit. Support the local indigenous economy.Everyone is very welcome to come visit. Support the local indigenous economy.

02.01.2022 Jabalbinas Mossman Office will be reopened to the public as of Monday 31st August. There will be strict Covid safety restrictions set in place to protect staff... and visitors, and these restrictions will need to be adhered too. If required, we advise calling and scheduling a meeting with staff rather then walking to ensure that you are not turned away if office numbers exceed the restrictions. We appreciate your understanding during this time and hope to be able to continue progressing through bama-bama business as normal. Yalada.

02.01.2022 What an honour to be shown how to collect traditional foods and medicines. Brandon Walker was a wealth of knowledge about the local Kuku Yalanji people and cult...ure. Best of all was to be invited into his Mum’s house to cook our catch - mud crab, fresh water mussels, olive pipi’s , black lip oysters Thanks Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tours - what an experience! See more

02.01.2022 Im very pleased that GRASs has entered into a working relationship with this talented indigenous artist, Joel Sam...Looking forward to assisting you in your professional development and expansion bala :-)

02.01.2022 QUEENSLANDERS! Were able to take you on tour, and were excited to be operating again. Weve made our modifications and we have our are COVID-SAFE plan. Tours ...re-commence from 22 JUNE 2020 With restrictions easing, we are excited that we are able to tour again and share our culture with you all... We will be working with limited tour availability and of course bookings are therefore essential. We have implemented Covid-safe procedures inline with the Queensland Government, Industry and Health regulations and recommendations: Follow Government Health recommendations at all times If you are feeling unwell, please reschedule your tour You will pre-screened Practice social distancing Wash your hands We thank you for supporting us over the past couple of months following our "hibernation" due to COVID-19. For more information email: [email protected] #openforbusiness #covidclean #covidsafe #queensland #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #iwilltravelagain #discoveraboriginalexpriences #exploretnq #portdouglas #daintree #seeaustralia #yearofindigenoustourism #HolidayHereThisYear Explore Tropical North Queensland | Visit Queensland, Australia | Tourism Port Douglas Daintree - Industry | TTNQ | Visit Port Douglas | Australia.com | Supply Nation | Advance Queensland | Advance Cairns | Cairns Regional Council | Douglas Shire Council | Douglas Chamber of Commerce | Queensland Government | The Black Business Finder

02.01.2022 After two years of travelling and doing all sorts of tours and experiences, this is, without a doubt, our favourite. Welcome to Country introduced us to Juan, f...rom Walkabout Cultural Adventures. Juan was so generous in sharing the history and culture of his people with us. He is a true Custodian of the land and it was incredibly moving to learn so much from him about the land on which his people have lived for countless generations. We spent the day gathering bushfood and finished up cooking and eating it all by a stream. Check out this video of our day that we've put together and if you're interested in having an experience like this for yourself, a good place to start is heading over to the Welcome to Country website where you will find similar experiences available all over Australia. Not only can they help you find great experiences like this one, but they are a not-for-profit organisation who's sole purpose is to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples employment and economic outcomes. Definitely make sure that you get yourself on country and learn about the world's oldest living culture, you won't regret it! . . . Visit Queensland, Australia Australia.com Explore Tropical North Queensland See more