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Miti Nukang in Colour, is female founded for Community by Community.

Our vision is to “become a legacy organisation that empowers community” by educating and equipping young Indigenous women to become future leaders within their communities.

02/11/2026

2026 NSWICC summit wellbeing tent is all set up 🩷

01/11/2026

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Singleton Public School
"The Welcoming Cloak" Teen Possum Skin Cloak
Cultural teachers: Cherie Johnson, Bonnie Strachan

Participants involved
Abel R, Achilles B, Adam C, Adam E, Aiden B, Alayah Q, Alexis C, Aliyah A, Ally H, Amelia P, Anarchy H, Angus U, Archie B, Ari S, Asha M, Ava-Lee M, Axton C, Benji L, Bentley T, Bethany S, Billie B, Billie T, Blake G, Bowen G, Brady P, Callan N, Charlie F, Charlie T, Charlie R, Chaysea L, Chelsea N, Chloe T, Christopher F, Connor P, Cooper B, Daly H, Elayna P, Eli S, Eliza M, Ella-Rose W, Emelia R, Emily T, Eva T, Evie M, Feenix H, Flynn H, Flynn S, Georgia B, Hailey L, Hallie L, Harrison D, Harrison H, Harrison L, Hayden B, Hayden O, Hugo W, Hunter R, Indi-Lee P, Isaac R, Izabella S, Jack R, Jack S, Jackson B, Jacob S, James E, Jeize B, Joey S, John D, Johnny D, Joseph W, Josie O, Juzzi B, Kaden B, Kai B, Kaiden S, Kaidence C, Kaitlyn W, Kane H, Kayden N, Kaydence W, Kayleigh D, Keziah J, Kip W, Kobi D, Kyle C, Kymani J, Lachlan T, Laykeava B, Leighton P, Leiland C, Les S, Lexi S, Lincoln F, Loki B, Lunah Q, Maddi M, Maddison A, Maddison N, Maddison R, Maddy B, Madison E, Mahteika F, Manaia D, Marley G, Mason A, Matilda B, Matilda E, Max B, Mia M, Mia W, Myles H, Naia S, Nataya R, Nate B, Nixon H, Noah H, Oliver G, Olivia G, Olivia V, Oscar M, Paris G, Peyton S, Poppy W, Pronoyee C, Quinn T, Riley M, Riley V, Riley W, Ryder K, Samantha P, Samson S, Savannah R, Sebastian H, Sophie G, Stevie B, Tai M, Tannah S, Wiley R, William D, Wini B, Wyatt H, Wyatt L, Wynnstan L, Zach F, Zhayden M."

30/10/2026

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Uniting Preschool Caves Beach
Cultural teacher: Kristin Sheldon
"Possum Skin" Baby Possum Skin Cloak
Participants involved: Preschool children aged 3–5 years. 2024

Artists Statement:
"Affectionately known as the ‘Possum Skin’, we are very proud to have this item in our possession. The Possum Skin Baby Cloak was made, and images were designed by the children attending our service.

Before we began the process, we educated children about the origin of the possum pelts. Using stories and discussion, we talked about the ethics of possum pelts being sourced from New Zealand, where they’re recognised as a pest. We also shared this information with families.

We invited children to share what they loved about their preschool and community. We discovered children connected most with their surroundings in the preschool environment, their community, and nature. Photos were taken of things children loved about preschool and were used as inspiration for their drawings. Some of the images are the swing, chicken’s, turtles, climbing tree, tadpoles, eagle, tawny frog mouth, and Swansea (Harbour) Bridge…. with so many more.

This project was very child centred, empowering their sense of autonomy and decision making. During the process children connected with Aboriginal Culture through art, traditional practices, storytelling, and symbolism through iconography fostering their literacy learning. Children learnt how to burn their images into the possum skin and paint with ochre, developing skills that require patience, persistence, coordination, and safety.

Our ‘Possum Skin’ is used each morning meeting, children are proud to participate and do Acknowledgement to Country holding the cloak. We have so much gratitude for having the opportunity to be involved in a project that connects us to Country. "

30/10/2026

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GPT Group - Charlestown Square
Artists: Cherie Johnson, Ngaire Pakia, Rhyan Roberts, Gabriella Johnson
Welder: Kyle Mullhullan
"Charlie-bird" Eagle
Participants involved: Community participants working with artists during the drop-in sessions.

Artists statement:
Affectionately nick-named Charlie-bird by participants, this artwork was created by the many hands of people who are important parts of the Charlestown Square ecosystem. Together customers, young children, parents, and holiday-goers took time to immerse themselves in learning how to weave and understand collaborative art making. Joining from behind the scenes with some in-depth cultural learning, GPT Charlestown Square managers, security and cleaning staff took time to weave their pieces, making their mark on a growing Charlie-bird. The dedication and focus of so many people, who were strangers to each other, brought Charlie-bird together. It reflects the community fostered at Charlestown Square, a shared space where people come to work, for leisure and everything in-between, bringing all participants together no matter the reason, to become a woven piece of the Charlie-bird story.

29/10/2026

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NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce
Cultural teachers: Cherie Johnson, Ngari Pakai, Bonnie Strachan
Welder: Johns Tuirner
"Gum Blossom"
Participants involved: Aboriginal women from many Countries for the NSW Women's week gathering 2024.

Artists statement:
"Weaving strength and diversity through generations of women.
A warm room filled with 60+ women and children celebrating themselves and each other for International Women’s Day. This was an incredibly empowering day spent immersed in culture and connecting to women across Countries. The flowering gum is symbolic in its healing as its real-life counterpart is used medicinally. Our yarning, relationship building and appreciation for each other on this day was a cultural healing session through weaving. Love and care filled the room colouring our blooming gum nuts and smiling cheeks with hues of pink, orange, and red. "

27/10/2026

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Walanga Muru Aboriginal Student Support - Macquarie University
"Wallumai" The Black Snapper
Cultural teachers: Cherie Johnson and Kristin Sheldon
Welder: John Tuiner
Participants involved: Students and staff from Walanga Muru.

Artists statement:
The Wallumai is a shy but clever fish, who uses the shadows and patterns created by the mangroves to protect the younger fish. The mangroves are their nursery, their school and their home. The mangroves represent life – the obstacles and tangles that we need to navigate. Once we learn the right path to take, we are safe in that knowledge and in our lives. At Walanga Muru, we seek to assist our students and staff to navigate the obstacles and tangles of life to emerge as strong, resilient leaders for the future.

27/10/2026

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Mindaribba Land Council
"Honey" A Snapshot of the Regent Honey Eater
Cultural teachers : Cherie Johnson, in training: Bonnie Strachan, Ngaira Pakai, Sue Macdonald and Rhyann Roberts
Participants involved: Aboriginal youth and adults gathering on Wonnarua Country from many Countries and preschool children aged 3–5 years

Artists Statement:
Mindaribba Land Council and Speaking in Colour return for a second instalment of the Interwoven Cultural Resurgence, first with the sculpture ‘Mindi’ and now with the tapestry ‘Honey’. The return to create another interwoven project is an ode to furthering information, which is learning to care for Country. This project uses eco dyed fibres, pigment created from locally sourced materials that demonstrates the skills in a women’s collaborative artwork. The story told honours the reintroduction efforts of the Reagent Honey Eaters, a native bird species that must learn to sing its own song. Released into native mistletoe habitat on land owned by the Mindaribba LALC this collaborative celebrates finding your voice.

26/10/2026

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Newington College Early Learning Centre
Cultural leader:Kristin Sheldon
2D Wire Frame Design: Christopher Mungoven and Kristin Sheldon
Participants involved: Preschool children aged three to five years in 2024.
"Cockroach" Garden Orb Spider

Artists statement
After many conversations and drawings depicting animals that visited the service, the spider received the most votes by children and staff. To celebrate the program, we choose the native Garden Orb Weaver. The children were interested in the patterns on the spider and decided to replicate this which needed some estimating in how many bracelets would be required in each colour. As the creation began to take shape, the children started to notice other details in the image, like the hairy legs and small front chelicerae which are used to grasp prey, produce sound, and cut stands of web! We also discovered the Orb Weaver has eight eyes (that look like six) in an interesting pattern on their head. All these elements provided problems to be solved, and new challenges to be attempted. We are so proud of the beautiful, big Garden Orb Weaver that the children insist on called ‘Cockroach’!!!

26/10/2026

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Bolton Point Child Care Centre
Cultural leader:Kristin Sheldon
2D Wire Frame Design: Christopher Mungoven and Kristin Sheldon
"Shaggy" Common Garden Skink

Artists statement
The staff and children were introduced to Aboriginal inspired weaving techniques as another way of embedding Aboriginal perspectives into our programs. We learnt persistence and patience as we developed our coordination and pattern skills during the first couple of session. During this learning, we were asked to choose an animal that visits the service and is native to Australia. Many of the children re-told the story of the garden skink who was found in our classroom!

Using mathematical processes and problem-solving skills, we designed and mapped out the plan, estimating the amount and colour of bracelets would be needed to create Shaggy the skink. The children had another adventure as they found natural materials to represent the features of our creation. How amazing is our artwork!

17/07/2026

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Uniting Adamstown preschool ‘The Kindness Cloak’
Groups involved: Children aged 3–5 years across the week.
Artists: Azalea B., Lacey B., Ava B., Charlie B., Harry BD., Ellie B., Isabella B., Jesse B., Ira B., Rosie C., Zoe C., Caleb D., Edward D., Elsie D., Thomas E., Angus F., Sebastian F., Archie G., Louis H., Leo H., Harriet H., Tilly J., Tilly K., Lauren K.,
Cultural teachers: Kristin Sheldon.
Artist Statement The Kindness Cloak was created by the children, families and educators of Uniting Adamstown Preschool as a celebration of belonging, kindness and connection. Through participating in the Possum Skin Learning Project, the preschool community sought to deepen its understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal culture while exploring what it means to care for one another, care for Country and create a sense of belonging.

For many of the children, the Possum Skin Cloak became a way to understand the importance of treasured objects and the stories they carry. Just as a child may have a favourite blanket or comforter that provides warmth, safety and connection, the children learned that Possum Skin Cloaks hold deep cultural significance for Aboriginal people, carrying stories, identity and knowledge across generations.

Named The Kindness Cloak, this work represents the collective heart of the preschool community. It honours the voices and creativity of the children while acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which they learn and play. The project invited children, families and educators to share in a journey of cultural learning, reflection and connection.

Through this cloak, the children remind us that kindness is something that grows when it is shared. Each drawing, mark and contribution tells a story of belonging, creating a cloak that wraps together the values, relationships and aspirations of an entire community.

Address

Po Box 6009 Mount Hutton
Newcastle, NSW
2282

Telephone

+611300843881

Website

https://mitinukang.org.au/

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