'Waijunbihn Jagun' Mother Country Print

The Story Behind the Design

Designed by Bundjalung artist Holly Sanders, this design represents and celebrates the relationship between First Nations peoples and our Country. Country is our mother, and gives us our identity and sense of belonging. Our relationship with Country is sacred, and is interconnected with our culture, family and kinship, traditions, songlines, languages, and physical, spiritual and emotional wellbeing. The meeting place circles scattered throughout represent the diversity, strength and resilience of our First Nation’s communities, families and cultures. The lines and detailed patterns across the artwork symbolise our songlines and an aerial view of Country. This always was and always will be Aboriginal land.