The Huskisson Blak Markets will run at White Sands Park.
The Blak Markets are an established, ethical Indigenous market and social enterprise that celebrates the work of First Nation small business owners.
The Blak Markets will feature 20 unique stalls selling a range of authentic artworks, crafts, bushfoods and fashion from the South Coast Aboriginal community.
It will feature a festival program running alongside the Markets. Including Welcome to Country, Traditional Dancers Djirirba Waagura, a Weaving workshop and Singing performances.
Visit the website for the full schedule.
The Blak Markets are run by First Hand Solutions Aboriginal Corporation, which provides Aboriginal artists, designers and small business owners a live marketplace to showcase their wares. This unique event allows locals and visitors to the area to connect directly with artists to engage and learn while making ethical purchases of authentic Aboriginal products.
As part of the Investing in Rural Community Futures Program, Bendigo Bank Community Enterprise Foundation is partnering with the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal to fund the Huskisson Blak Markets.
Walawaani (welcome),
Shoalhaven City Council recognises the First Peoples of the Shoalhaven and their ongoing connection to culture and country. We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the Traditional Owners, Custodians and Lore Keepers of the world’s oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Walawaani njindiwan (safe journey to you all).
