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Celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day with Nanna

This August 4, schools, kinders and communities can celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day with 2019’s special ambassador, Nanna from Little J and Big Cuz.

In May, Nanna was announced as the Children’s Day representative for her role in teaching young children the value and importance of family, community, country and culture.

A free, printable activity sheet featuring Nanna and the cast of Little J is available to download as part of the event’s Celebration Resources Pack.

2019’s Children’s Day theme is “we play, we learn, we belong” – we play on our land, we learn from our ancestors and we belong with our communities. The event presents the opportunity for all Australians to learn about Indigenous culture and highlights the need for better access to culturally appropriate childhood education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

In Little J and Big Cuz, Nanna puts in time at her local school and has a great relationship with her grandkids’ teacher. She’s a good tracker, knows all the plants and their uses, and knows where to find the best bush tucker. Nanna has a strong sense of self and is appreciated for her knowledge, generosity and warmth.

Little J and Big Cuz is Australia’s first Indigenous animated series. Since its release, Little J’s team has received accolades including a TV Week Logie Award, a SDIN Diversity award and an AWGIE Award. A second series is currently underway.

For more information on how to host an event this August 4, visit www.snaicc.org.au.

Little J and Big Cuz – Series 1 is a Ned Lander Media/Old Dog Pictures production for NITV and ABC. The series is financed with support from Screen Australia, Screen Tasmania, Film Victoria, ACER and the ACTF. The Australian Children’s Television Foundation distributes Little J and Big Cuz worldwide.