“We stand tall and are proud to produce a body of work unrivalled in innovation, excellence and cultural significance. Yirra Yaakin’s priority is to ensure Aboriginal theatre remains under Aboriginal control and provides opportunities for Aboriginal artists at all levels of theatre creation and production. Our education and community engagement programs support Indigenous trainees to be mentored, develop skills and work in the Australian theatre sector.” – Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company
As Australia’s first artists, there is no one better versed in the art of storytelling than our First Nations People. Their enduring culture (the oldest in the world) is rooted in the telling of stories, not just to entertain, but to also pass on important learnings about culture, values, people, animals and the environment.
Based in the heart of the Noongar Nation - a distinct Aboriginal cultural group from the south-west of Western Australia - Yirra Yaakin is Australia’s leading Aboriginal-led theatre company and exists to ensure the telling of Aboriginal stories remains under Aboriginal control.
Since the company’s humble beginnings in 1993, Yirra Yaakin (which means “Stand Tall” in Noongar language) has provided the Indigenous community with an artistic outlet for positive self-determination and has produced award-winning, world-class theatre, while sharing Aboriginal stories throughout Australia and the rest of the world.
In a year that was especially hard on the arts sector, it was our great pleasure to be able to support Yirra Yaakin with a donation of $2,132 as they continue their role as a respected cultural leader and artistic hub for Aboriginal people from across Australia and around the world.
You too can support the development of First Nations artists and work by donating to Yirra Yaakin here.
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