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To mark NAIDOC Week, we're highlighting some First Nations businesses that are doing great things for the community. You can find out more about each of the businesses below, so go show them some love!
Amber Days
Amber Days is an Aboriginal-owned ethical children's wear label, with closing inspired by the Australian bush, desert and sea. Carina, the founder of Amber Days, started it as a way to follow her dreams, while also being there for her daughter. They've been featured in Vogue, and they're GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified.
Amber Days allows her to provide clothing to parents everywhere that's safe for their children, while also being environmentally friendly. Each collection sees them working with different Aboriginal artists, meaning all their clothing is supporting local communities. If you want to learn more, you can visit their website here!
Gammin Threads
Gammin Threads was started by Tahnee, who's a proud descendant of the Yorta Yorta, Taungurung, Boonwurrung & Mutti Mutti nations. It was born from a love of "typography, language and blak pride", and there's a strong theme of empowering women throughout her collections. If you love colour, then you'll want to check out some of her designs. You can learn more about Gammin Threads' collections here!
Haus Of Dizzy
Run by proud Wiradjuri woman Kristy Dickinson, Haus Of Dizzy makes jewellery that honours Indigenous culture. Each piece is laser-cut, hand-painted and assembled in Fitzroy, located in Melbourne/Naarm, and it's Kristy's way of staying connected to her Indigenous heritage - while sending off badass, feminist energy at the same time. Haus Of Dizzy is well embedded in the music and entertainment world, with the likes of Drew Barrymore, Thelma Plum, Kaiit, Thandi Phoenix and even Ms Lauryn Hill wearing HoD earrings.
Speaking about creating Haus Of Dizzy, she says, “I created the Indigenous pride collection so mob could show their pride in a cool, fun way and allies could support and open a dialogue around Indigenous issues.” If you're looking to learn more about Haus Of Dizzy, you can do so here.
Ngali Australia
Ngali translates to we/us in a number of Aboriginal languages, and Ngali are bringing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artwork to the world. Their clothing is designed to be as sustainable as possible, while also fitting into any social setting.
As an Indigenous business, they give back to the community through the Buy 1 Give 1 Business For Good initiative. Every Ngali purchase helps support the building of IT and literacy skills for young people in remote Aboriginal communities. You can find out more about their ranges here.
Mirri Mirri
Mirri Mirri is an Aboriginal-owned company that's helping Australians everywhere improve their understanding and awareness of Indigenous cultures, while building their professional skills. Previous clients of theirs include the NRL, ABC, NITV, Warner Music Australia, Spotify and the Australian Government.
Mirri Mirri offer a range of culturally-focused services for organisations aimed at connecting with First Nations communities. Some of their services include media production, cultural education programs and team building activities. If you're looking to learn more about their services, or their mission, you can visit their website here.
Deadly Denim
Deadly Denim was launched by founder Beck Barlow back in 2018, and they sell a collection of denim jackets with screen-printed designs from artists at remote Aboriginal art centres.
They're designed to be as sustainable as possible, and 10% of each jacket sale goes to the Rhodanthe Lipsett Indigenous Midwifery Fund, which supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student midwives. They've even showcased their work at New York Fashion Week, collaborating with Bobbi Lockyer (whose art you can see on our site now too). You can find out more about Deadly Denim here.
READ MORE: Deadly Artist Bobbi Lockyer Creates Stunning Artwork Interpreting This Year's 'Heal Country!' NAIDOC Week Theme
Boomalli
In the languages of the Bundjalung, Gamilaroi and Wiradjuri, Boomalli means "to strike; to make a mark". They're dedicated to supporting and promoting artists from NSW Aboriginal language groups, and they provide a safe space for artists to showcase their work, as well as tell their stories through their art.
If you're looking to learn more about Boomalli, you can visit their website here. They also have artwork for sale if you're looking to support NSW Aboriginal artists - and there are some amazing pieces available for purchase from artists like Bronwyn Bancroft, Nadeena Dixon, Joe Hurst, Hayley Pigram and more.