In celebration of NAIDOC week 2025, The Message Stick Foundation was proud to announce its inaugural event for First Nations youth in Ngunnawal Country (Canberra).

The event provided a powerful platform for First Nations mob to come together and celebrate Indigenous culture.

Those in attendance included AFL Legend Adam Goodes, Indigenous artists Kobie Dee and Barka, and Comedian Isaac Compton.

Image: Image by Micah Kickett

Produced By: Micah Kickett

Featured In Story: Isaac Compton – Comedian, Members of the Indigenous Allied Health Youth, Kobie Dee – Artist, Kyra – Message Stick Youth 12 Year old, Willie Tonga – Former rugby league footballer, Jarree Lake – Young attendee, and Adam Goodes – Former AFL player

First aired on The Wire, Friday 11 July 2025