"When I stand on Country, it gives me a great sense of belonging and ownership. The knowledge that the land I walk on today is the same land that my ancestors and elders walked on feel intrinsically magical and...
Meet the finalist for Miss NAIDOC Perth 2021
“I want our generation to destroy the stigma placed upon our culture and our people. To encourage them to strive towards their dreams, no matter how big or how small. And keep our beautiful culture alive and thriving. And prove to the world who we truly are as Aboriginal people.”
Kae Cox
Breanna Jackson-Reid
Kiahara Jacobs Hampton
“When I stand on Country, it gives me a great sense of belonging and ownership. The knowledge that the land I walk on today is the same land that my ancestors and elders walked on feels intrinsically magical and powerful.”
Tiarna Wynne
Daisy Humphries
Shakirra Ugle
“I come from a long line of strong matriarchs who spent their lives fighting for justice. As a queer Aboriginal woman my life is committed to advocating for equity and fairness and fighting for social justice.”
Skye Lockyer
Darycha Lynch
Caliesha Edney
Crowning for Miss NAIDOC Perth is scheduled for July 17 2021.
CREDITS:
Shot on Whadjuk Noongar Country.
Co-Founders: @shannie_mac & Aunty Glenda Kickett
Creative Direction: Nathan McGuire @nathan.mcguire
Photographer: @cybism
Stylist: @rhysripper
Assistant Stylist: @stylingwithgracie
Photography assistant: @reidingimages
Set Design: @jacquiivesstylist
Hair: @teegann__
Make-Up: @shaunanarrier_mua
Working Group Member: @jarni_creative
Clothing: @countryroad
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