Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company has joined leading Indigenous arts organisations from across the country in contributing to major submissions for Australia’s next National Cultural Policy. Represented by Maitland Schnaars and Natalie Jenkins, Yirra Yaakin is part of a collective effort led by BlakDance, the Blak Futures Collective and the First Nations Performing Arts Companies Network, advocating for stronger support, leadership and investment in First Nations arts and culture nationwide.

Participating Organisations and Leadership

Participating organisations and representatives include:

Self Determined Organisations

• Bangarra Dance Theatre – Frances Rings and Louise Ingram

• BlakDance – Merindah Donnelly and Trudy Gunston

• ILBIJERRI Theatre Company – Andrea James and Ping Flynn

• Joel Bray Dance – Joel Bray and Veronica Bolzon

• Karul Projects Dance Theatre – Thomas E.S. Kelly and Taree Sansbury

• Moogahlin Performing Arts – Lily Shearer, Gina Machado and Natano Fa’anana

• Na Djinang Circus – Harley Mann

• Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company – Natalie Jenkins and Maitland Schnaars

• Gary Lang NT Dance Company – Gary Lang and Kerry Digby

• Jacob Boehme and Pippa Bailey

For more information about a new National Cultural Policy click HERE.