Kenny Bedford shares his thoughts about what For Our Elders means to him
Introducing you to National NAIDOC Committee Member, Kenny Bedford.
Kenny is a Traditional Owner from the Meuram Clan of Erub in the Torres Strait Islands. During the past two decades he has played an integral role in developing traditional and commercial fisheries in the Torres Strait and has held many community-based roles. As well as being a member of the National NAIDOC Committee, he is also a Director at Reconciliation Australia, the Indigenous Engagement Lead for the From the Heart campaign and a Director at My Pathway. Kenny is grateful to have opportunities to represent his people and region and to contribute to the advancement of First Nations peoples more broadly.
Hear from Kenny about what this year's theme For Our Elders means to him.