Thriving Together NAIDOC 2025 Ceramic Coffee Mug

Our NAIDOC Week 2025 collection features our talented collaborating artists' reflection on and response to this year's theme ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy’. 

Gomeroi artist Caitlin Trindall’s rich artwork is a reflection on the wisdom and guidance of Elders, highlighting the deep connection between past, present, and future through shared knowledge and cultural pride.

Crafted from high-quality ceramic, this 11oz (325ml) mug is designed for both style and function. With a glossy, locally printed finish, it brings First Nations art into your daily routine, whether you're enjoying a morning coffee or winding down with tea. Proudly printed in-house at our Meanjin studio, we prioritise local production to support jobs and training within our community.

“This year’s theme celebrates the achievements of the past and the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of our young leaders, the vision of our communities, and the legacy of our ancestors.” - National NAIDOC Committee 2025

PLEASE NOTE: Our ceramic mugs are microwave safe, but please handwash only. They are NOT dishwasher safe.

Product: Ceramic Mug
Size: 11oz/325ml
Story: Thriving Together
Artist: Caitlin Trindall

Thriving Together

The concept of this artwork is to reflect on the knowledge, wisdom and guidance I have received through my Elders and the Elders within my community. I am forever grateful for the connections I have with strong Aboriginal people who wholeheartedly embody the NAIDOC theme: Strength, Vision and Legacy. 

I reflected on times when I have sat with Elders, listening and learning from the stories they share. I think about the cultural knowledge that has been generously passed down to me, and the way I use this knowledge of Country to guide me every day. I am thankful to be able to pass this knowledge on to my son, who is growing up to be strong and proud in his culture. 

The bottom layer of arches are our pillars of strength, our ancestors who have paved the way before us and who have left a lasting legacy. On top of that are silhouettes of people which have been used to represent the physical and spiritual presence of people – past, present and future. 

The meeting places have been used to symbolise our connection to people and Country, through ceremonies taking place where our culture thrives, being practiced loud and proud. 

I have included bush foods and bush medicines (flowering gum, wattle, lilli pilli, lemon myrtle, pippi shells) which are sustained through the flowing river and waterholes. We live in harmony with Country, we care for Country and Country provides for us in return.

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