Ep 17. Interview with Kiya Watts

In this episode, I sit down and yarn with Kiya Watts, the artist behind ABC Playschool's "Kiya" doll. Kiya Watts is a Menang, Gnudju, and Noongar artist residing in Albany. In this episode we dive into: Why the Kiya doll was an important addition to Playschool The importance of Cultural identity Kiya's collaboration with House of Dizzy Kiya's involvement in 'Trading Blak' How to support 'Trading Blak' How to find Aboriginal-owned businesses Jess and Kiya's favourite Aboriginal fashion labels Supply Nation 'We wear black on Wednesdays' initiative When is it okay for a non-indigenous person to wear indigenous products? And more!