Skating On Sacred Land

Skating On Sacred Land Skate community + culture
Art by Sharni - Wakka Wakka 🖤💛❤️
Derby since 2013

02/09/2026

I’m SO excited to have Skating on Sacred Land merch at Mama Does Derby! 🖤💛❤️

It’s incredibly exciting to have this show coming to Magandjin (Brisbane), with tonight being opening night! There are so many of my roller derby favourites performing in the show, and I cannot wait to see it myself on Saturday 🥹🛼

It’s also pretty special to see some of our local derby community represented, with Brisbane City Rollers, Sun State Roller Derby and our friends at Gay Skate all having merch at the event too. So if you’re coming along to see the show, make sure you check out all the merch and support these amazing local communities!

A huge thank you to Windmill Productions for reaching out and for offering Skating on Sacred Land a place to share my art and my story with the audience. It means so much ❤️

25/07/2026

Lately, my heart has been feeling incredibly heavy 💔 We've lost some respected Senior Elders, and it's really shaken me.

Every time an Elder passes, we lose so much more than a person. We lose stories, memories, language, ways of seeing the world and knowledge that can never truly be replaced.

It's made me reflect deeply on how grateful I am for everything I've been trusted to learn. Every story shared with me, every lesson, every moment of guidance is a gift that I will never take for granted.

It's also a reminder that those of us in the generations behind our Elders have a responsibility.
Not just to honour and care for our Elders while they're here - to make sure they feel loved, respected and supported - but also to carry what they've entrusted to us. To keep learning while we still can, and to pass that knowledge on with integrity, respect and care.

That responsibility weighs heavily on me. Some days it feels overwhelming. But I know it's one of the most important responsibilities I'll ever have.

Lately I've been sitting with a lot of sadness, but also with immense gratitude. Gratitude for the Elders who have walked before us, for those who continue to guide us, and for every opportunity I've had to sit, listen and learn.

May we never stop making time for our Elders. Their knowledge is priceless, and every moment we have with them is a gift.

🖤💛❤️

Every place we skate has a story.Have you ever stopped to think about whose Country your wheels are rolling on? Skating ...
19/07/2026

Every place we skate has a story.

Have you ever stopped to think about whose Country your wheels are rolling on?

Skating on Sacred Land is an invitation to acknowledge, learn and connect - because every skate space exists somewhere, and every somewhere has a story 🖤💛❤️

✨️ Southern Sky Navigation 🌿This hoodie features my Southern Sky Navigation design - a reminder that the night sky has a...
15/07/2026

✨️ Southern Sky Navigation 🌿

This hoodie features my Southern Sky Navigation design - a reminder that the night sky has always been a place of knowledge, connection and story.

Across Aboriginal Nations, the stars we commonly call the Southern Cross hold different meanings. They are not just a symbol - they are part of living sky knowledge, connected to Country, ancestors, seasons and cultural teachings.

For generations, the stars have guided my people through:
✨ Navigation - helping travellers move across land and waters at night.
✨ Seasonal knowledge - signalling changes in weather, seasons and animal behaviours.
✨ Lore and story - carrying teachings about creation, relationships and responsibilities to Country.

Some traditions connect these stars to ancestral stories, while others understand them within broader sky systems, like the Emu in the Sky - a constellation formed through the dark spaces of the Milky Way.

This is why these designs matter. They’re more than something we wear - they’re a way to carry stories, spark conversations and honour the knowledge held in our skies.

Winter has definitely arrived, and hoodies have been popular! ❄️🌌 Thank you to everyone choosing to wear these stories and support my work.

Still feeling pretty stoked seeing these jerseys out in the world 🌏✨️I had the absolute privilege of designing the jerse...
12/07/2026

Still feeling pretty stoked seeing these jerseys out in the world 🌏✨️

I had the absolute privilege of designing the jerseys for the Australian Men’s Roller Derby Team, the Flamin' Galahs, and seeing them worn overseas is such a special feeling.

There’s something really powerful about creating a design that honours the legacy of a roller derby legend, while representing a team, a country and a community who have fought hard for every opportunity they've earned.

A massive thank you to the Flamin' Galahs for trusting me with this piece of work. I’m so grateful I got to contribute to your story and help bring your vision to life 🩷🩶

📷 Please tag the deadly photographers who took these pics

For the Non-Skating Officials who aren’t mad… They’re just disappointed in you. 😂
12/07/2026

For the Non-Skating Officials who aren’t mad… They’re just disappointed in you. 😂

🚨 Decolonising Roller Derby requires more than acknowledgement. It requires ACTION! 🚨If we are serious about creating a ...
12/07/2026

🚨 Decolonising Roller Derby requires more than acknowledgement. It requires ACTION! 🚨

If we are serious about creating a sport where First Nations skaters and all marginalised communities can thrive, we have to be willing to question the systems we’ve accepted as “just the way things are.”

So what does action look like?

As individuals:
• Listen to First Nations skaters and amplify their voices without expecting them to educate you for free.
• Challenge exclusionary comments, behaviours and traditions when you see them.
• Learn about the history of the land you skate on and the communities connected to it.
• Consider the barriers others face - cost, access, cultural and community responsibilities, time and support, and how you can help in real ways.
• Show your support for artists and creatives.

As leagues:
• Create genuine culturally safe spaces guided by community, not just well meaning statements of support.
• Make pathways into the sport more accessible through reduced fees, equipment and travel support, scholarships, sponsorships and flexible training options.
• Include First Nations voices in decisions, especially those that could impact First Nations people.
• Review your policies, structures and traditions - Ask who they serve and who they unintentionally exclude.
• Build relationships with local First Nations communities beyond token acknowledgements. Invite Elders and mob from community to events as honoured guests.

As a wider derby community:
• Question the systems we’ve inherited and stop accepting barriers as inevitable.
• Advocate for accessibility and equity.
• Share resources, opportunities and knowledge.
• Support initiatives led by the communities they are designed to serve.

Decolonising roller derby is not a one-time action. It’s an ongoing commitment to accountability, listening and change.

The fence in this design represents the barriers we can see - and the ones we have learned not to notice.
The question is: What side of the fence are you on.... And will you help mob tear it down?

NAIDOC Week is always a time for reflection, pride and gratitude for me.This year's theme "50 Years Deadly" marks an inc...
12/07/2026

NAIDOC Week is always a time for reflection, pride and gratitude for me.

This year's theme "50 Years Deadly" marks an incredible milestone, celebrating five decades of NAIDOC as a powerful movement. It honours the Elders, activists, artists and communities who have fought tirelessly to protect our cultures, strengthen our communities and pave the way for future generations.

I'm grateful to be able to carry my culture with me into every space I enter, including roller derby. Every time I step onto the track or share my art with the derby community, I do so knowing I stand on the shoulders of those who came before me.

I'm incredibly thankful to be part of Brisbane City Rollers and to share this space with some of my deadly teammates from Team Indigenous Dreaming.

For me, this photo represents so much more than four skaters from BCR. It represents joy and pride. It represents our families and our communities. It represents a sense of safety and belonging that is hard to put into words - the comfort of knowing someone at training just gets it, and that there is space for us, our cultures and our stories within this league.

From what I have experienced, BCR is a league that is championed by some incredibly dedicated Allies who are committed to moving beyond acknowledgement and towards meaningful action. This includes listening, learning and creating space for First Nations voices and leadership to guide the journey forward.

The club’s commitment to developing a Reconciliation Action Plan and supporting Indigenous-led initiatives like the Cultural Exchange weekend with Team Indigenous Roller Derby and Mana Tangata o Aotearoa this December are important steps in building stronger relationships, deeper understanding and a more culturally safe derby community for First Nations peoples.

Representation matters, and so does the work that happens behind the scenes - True reconciliation is ongoing work. It requires commitment, accountability and a willingness to keep showing up - not just during NAIDOC Week, but every week.

I'm excited to see where this journey takes Brisbane City Rollers and the positive change we can create together.

Happy NAIDOC Week 🖤💛❤️

05/07/2026

WHAT. A. NIGHT!! 💥
Roller Derby Rivalry absolutely delivered!
The hits were hard, the crowd was loud, the characters were outrageous, the laughs were endless and the whole night was pure roller derby chaos in the best possible way.

A huge thank you to Uncle Chris McGregor-Sandy for welcoming us to Yuggera Country. It meant so much to begin the night in such a respectful way 🖤💛❤️

From there, the night just kept getting better. We were lucky enough to have the Whoroboros rocking the venue all night - they were absolutely deadly and brought so much energy to an already electric atmosphere.

My favourite announcers Johnny Smash and Honest Dave were on the mic 🎤💥 And I also got to debut my new derby name, Ironbark Maiden!! Having my family and friends there cheering made it even more meaningful 🥰
I was proud to skate for the Misfits - punk rocker anarchists with a grudge against the Devotchkas! "Get hit, don't quit, we are Misfits!

Roller Derby Rivalry was everything I hoped it would be - full of theatrics, big hits, even bigger personalities, belly laughs and that oldskool derby magic that made me fall in love with this sport in the first place. It reminded me of the era that captured my heart, and seeing that energy making such a strong comeback was incredible.

If you missed the first round of Roller Derby Rivalry - or you want to experience all the crashes, huge hits, theatrics and fun for yourself - you need to get to round 2!
📍 Super Ordinary
📅 Saturday, 19 September

Finally, a massive thank you to everyone who made this event happen. To the officials, referees, NSOs, volunteers, announcers, photographers, medics, everyone who gave their time to set up the venue, pack it all down afterwards and worked tirelessly behind the scenes - AMAZING work bringing everything together!! Thank you for a super nostalgic night of derby mayhem 💥

Thank you to Super Ordinary for providing such a deadly space for roller derby to thrive, and to everyone who came along to cheer, laugh, drink, dance and embrace the chaos with us.

My cheeks are still sore from smiling, and my heart is so full. Here's to the revival of oldskool roller derby!!

MVP's from TGSS weaved by yours truly 🧡💙 I love sharing my weaving practice with derby folks and celebrating culture tog...
26/06/2026

MVP's from TGSS weaved by yours truly 🧡💙 I love sharing my weaving practice with derby folks and celebrating culture together ✨️🌿

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