FNFD ACTIVATIONS PROGRAM: POWERED BY BONDS

FNFD’s strong partnership with Bonds comes to a close in 2025, with the announcement of the final workshops of the FNFD Activations Program: Powered by Bonds.

The Program was co-curated with the aim to provide ongoing support and additional access to knowledge and resources for First Nations Peoples and communities across the country. Delivered through a series of free in-person and online learning workshops, the Program cultivates sustainable growth opportunities and celebrates the rich stories and diversity of First Nations Peoples.

Workshops have explored themes surrounding fashion, culture and design, emphasizing the value of two-way learning and exchange of knowledge for First Nations creatives and the wider creative industry. Participants have learnt from the expertise of several experts from Bonds across the areas of design, product development, merchandising & marketing and FNFD individuals such as Cairns based Artist/teacher Helena Loncaric.

We here at First Nations Fashion and Design want to give a heartfelt thank you to all who have joined us on this journey of learning and growth. We hope you can join us for the final installment, as we celebrate the experiences we've shared together. Your involvement has made this program truly special!

WORKSHOP 7 ' Navigating Public Relations: A Discussion with Matt Jordan' 

8th of April 2025, 6pm-8pm

Webinar

(Please register your interest and join us online via Teams!)

Tune in online for an engaging conversation featuring Matt Jordan from Mother & Father PR (MFPR), one of Australia’s leading public relations agencies, proudly representing home-grown talents such as the rap sensation BARKAA, renowned art centre Ikuntji Artists and the fashion powerhouse label Zhivago. Together, we will explore what public relations are and the trials and triumphs within the industry, while illuminating the vital role of cultural competency in uplifting Indigenous voices and embracing new avenues of public communication in our contemporary Fashion and Design landscape. This is the final chapter of the FNFD Activations Program: Powered by BONDS.

Register your interest here!

 

The FNFD Activations Program: Powered by Bonds include 7 workshops throughout 2024 & the first half of 2025, announced monthly via FNFD social platforms and website. Since joining forces in 2023, Bonds and First Nations Fashion & Design are proud to create inclusive and accessible spaces for emerging designers and creatives. This series of workshops are in line with FNFD’s mission to promote ethical and sustainable avenues of growth, fostering partnerships with indigenous communities, and raising awareness about the contributions of First Nations Peoples to the fashion industry. Workshops are for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants to come together in a culturally safe environment to learn and share and are unfortunately not open to Allies at this time.