PART 1In this two part episode, we’re chatting with Nikita Fitzpatrick, owner and creator of New Dreaming Art, about her journey to becoming a First Nations artist and business owner, cultural awareness, appropriation and how to connect with your own First Nations community.?  Nikita SharesHer background and heritageHow New Dreaming Art came to beHow creating art helps her in her everyday lifeAbout the creative space of teachingThe vision of New Dreaming ArtHow her art makes her feelWhere she draws her inspiration for teaching fromThe most important part of her lessonsHow she feels about non-first nations teaching indigenous art and educationThe best ways to connect and help local First Nations communitiesThe hardest and best parts of running a business as a motherAbout the balance of business and motherhood?  Opt In for FREE Downloadables?  Links and ResourcesConnect with Nikita:New Dreaming Art WebsiteNew Dreaming Art FacebookInsta @new_dreaming_artSign up your school for local First Nations cultural educators Please sign this petition to raise the age of juvenile detention from 10 to 14 yearsDonate hygiene/beauty products to First Nations communities HERE______________Check out our Signature Online Course - WILD BUSINESSTake the leap and start your own nature play business!? Guest DetailsNikita Newley is a self-taught, second generation artist and proud First Nations woman from all parts of Queensland. Currently living on Gubbi Gubbi Country, Nikita was born on Gurang Gurang Country, with heritage connected to Wuthati tribe and Darumbal people. She found her passion creating art through her emotions and cultural connection. New Dreaming Art is about connecting old with new in a respectful way. Bringing new stories to life and sharing acknowledgement to the First Nations people.Wildlings Forest School Contact DetailsWebsiteFacebookInstagramYoutube PinterestLinked In? Did You Enjoy This Episode? If you enjoyed this episode and the Raising Wildlings podcast generally, we have a favour. Please take two minutes to subscribe, and to write a rating and a review. You can do that on Apple Podcasts right now by clicking here. If you are an Android user, you can follow the podcast on Spotify here and Google Podcasts here. Those actions will help the podcast reach more people, and we would be truly grateful. Thank you so much.