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Educator Yarns with Jessica Staines & Belinda Huntriss

Educator Yarns serves as an informative and insightful discussion about the importance of embedding Aboriginal perspectives in early childhood education and the need for ongoing education and support in alignment with the Early Years Framework 2.0.

Jessica Staines, Director of Koori Curriculum is back for season four with new co-host Belinda Huntress from Freshwater Education.

Together the dynamic duo provide practical advice and resources for educators and advocate for a culturally inclusive, safe and respectful approach to teaching and learning.

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Ep 17. Interview with Kiya Watts

Aug 3, 2020

In this episode, I sit down and yarn with Kiya Watts, the artist behind ABC Playschool’s “Kiya” doll.

Kiya Watts is a Menang, Gnudju, and Noongar artist residing in Albany.

In this episode we dive into:

  • Why the Kiya doll was an important addition to Playschool
  • The importance of Cultural identity
  • Kiya’s collaboration with House of Dizzy
  • Kiya’s involvement in ‘Trading Blak’
  • How to support ‘Trading Blak’
  • How to find Aboriginal-owned businesses
  • Jess and Kiya’s favourite Aboriginal fashion labels
  • Supply Nation
  • ‘We wear black on Wednesdays’ initiative
  • When is it okay for a non-indigenous person to wear indigenous products?
  • And more!