{"product_id":"y-greeting-cards-pack-of-20","title":"Y First Nations Greeting Cards - Pack of 20","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eY First Nations Greeting Cards - Pack of 20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA collabroration between WhyNot and Y WA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtwork by Paige on the front, with the story behind the artwork on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003elank inside for your own message\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished Size: 110 x 220mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStock: 300 gsm Silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite DL Plain Face Self Seal Envelopes included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fl-heading\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fl-heading-text\"\u003eHelp amplify the voices of young people with every purchase. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fl-heading-text\"\u003eFind out more at: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.whynot.org.au\/\"\u003ewhynot.org.au\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaige, Age 16, WA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis year’s NAIDOC design competition theme was \u003ci\u003e50 Years Deadly\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor me, this theme is about honouring the strength, resilience and resistance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, and recognising the cultural leadership they continue to provide for our communities. It celebrates the wisdom they have carried, protected and passed down, and acknowledges the important role they play in guiding future generations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis piece reflects the past, present and future. It speaks to the stories, knowledge and traditions that have been carried for generations, and to the journey that continues today. It is a reminder that we walk forward with the strength of those who came before us, while also creating space for the voices of today and tomorrow.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe hands in this artwork represent connection. They are a symbol of care, creativity, culture and community, reminding us of the many ways knowledge is held, shared and carried across generations. They speak to our connection to Country, to each other and to the stories that continue to shape us.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis design also represents that now is the time for our journey and our voices to be heard. It speaks to the importance of creating our own stories while being grounded in the cultural guidance of our Elders and leaders. Their leadership lights the way, giving us the strength and confidence to continue shaping the future.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe artwork also reflects the deep knowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples hold in relation to land, sky and community. We were among the first peoples to understand astronomy, using the stars to guide knowledge, story and connection. Fire is also an important symbol within this piece, representing warmth, gathering and cultural discussion, and the spaces where communities come together to share, learn and connect.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAt its heart, this design is about legacy, strength and continuity. It honours the past, celebrates the present and looks to the future, reminding us that culture is alive, our voices matter, and our stories will continue to be carried forward.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"YMCA Gear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45571777396912,"sku":"YMFNGC(20)","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5657\/files\/first-nations-cards-front_e57f8cf1-b09a-41f1-ab10-9b21a7f10ec5.jpg?v=1790229014","url":"https:\/\/www.ymcagear.com.au\/products\/y-greeting-cards-pack-of-20","provider":"YMCA Gear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}