Indigenous people are on the frontlines of the climate crisis, they have a lot at stake and they’re fighting for it.
They've been fighting for their land and sacred sites for years. We can learn so much from First-Nations people in this fight against climate change and that's why we need to support Indigenous-led brands, amplify their voices and #paytherent.
Our new LoveEarth Marketplace values First Nations-led businesses and organisations that we can support and learn from. At the moment our Marketplace is only available to people within Australia, but we're working on making it global!
Check out the following First Nations-led businesses and organisations on our Marketplace that will help you along your climate action journey!
These reusable 100% cotton bowl covers with an elasticated band will hold tight on to your bowls, plates and pots. They are super useful when you serve your dishes outdoors at a BBQ or a picnic as they protect the food from flies and other insects.You can also use them for storing food in a fridge or to cover rising dough!
Plus they are easy to clean! Simply wash in a cool cycle in your washing machine and dry in the shade.
Waste-Free World make their products from 100% Indigenous cotton fabric, sourced from NT, Australia and designed by Indigenous artists! Get around them.
Sistas and Salt is an ethos and community. Founded by Rhiannon, a First Nation woman from the Mununjali people of Beaudesert who grew up on Gumbaynggirr Country. Sistas and Salt provide mentoring and workshops for Indigenous women and youth in wellbeing, culture and ocean conservation. They also run a group called Saltwater Sistas, a small group of Indigenous women and youth on the Coffs Coast who meet monthly to promote ocean conservation. Sistas and Salt exists to connect Indigenous women and girls with each other and the ocean, to educate about our eco systems, and to partake in local action - like beach cleanups!
Rhiannon says "When you protect and look after the land it takes care of you, you have good wellbeing and life flows. I teach ocean conservation and how to live naturally and cultivate good wellbeing through ocean, culture and nature."
3. Wayapa Wuurk
Have you been thinking about well-ness and living a conscious lifestyle informed by indigenous knowledge but have no idea where to start? Wayapa Wuurrk might be the course for you!
In 2014, Jamie Marloo Thomas, a proud GunaiKurnai man and Maara descendant, and Sara Jones, a Welsh Canadian Australian, created Wayapa Wuurrk, which translates to "Connect to the Earth". Wayapa is an internationally-accredited and trademarked Earth Mindfulness Action modality that provides an accessible starting point to leading a consciously-connected, ecological lifestyle. Based on ancient ways of knowing, doing and being for a modern world, Wayapa combines earth mindfulness with movement meditation, storytelling and taking action to create Earth Mind Body Spirit Well-being.
This is a 7-day live, online accredited training course to become a certified, licenced Wayapa Wuurrk Practitioner to help others transform their lives through ancient ways of knowing, doing and being while earning an income.
Wayapa is a very inclusive practice for people of all ages, capacities and backgrounds!
Have you made the switch to natural deodorant yet? Woohoo All Natural Deodorant and Anti-Chafe Sticks keep you free from body odour ALL DAY LONG (they're even more effective than antiperspirant!). There's so much to love: biodegradable cardboard packaging, aluminium free, 100% vegan, cruelty free, made in Newcastle, NSW and of course, a proudly indigenous owned brand!
Happy Skincare is the brainchild of Aaron and Phoebe - a quirky husband and wife duo from Newcastle, NSW. Health-obsessed mix-a-holics from way back, Happy Skincare started in their kitchen when Aaron mixed up a 100% natural stretch mark cream for Phoebe's pregnant belly. "Happy Skincare allows us to make what we love (all natural, vegan skincare using organic ingredients) and take care of our growing family."
The tubes they use are made from post-consumer-recycled plastic and can be returned to Happy Skincare for recycling as a part of their Happy Earth Recycling Program (send in your empties from any brand to earn free products) That's huge!
Happy Shopping!
Header Image: Sistas and Salt