Talicia Minniecon will be a familiar face on the ground at this year’s Cairns Indigenous Art Fair after being named the event’s 2025 Ambassador Program lead. Photo: Supplied
Don’t be surprised if you see Talicia Minniecon roaming around this year’s Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) armed with a microphone, camera and her trademark warmth as she captures the event’s stories, spirit and spontaneous moments.
Ms Minniecon has been announced as CIAF’s 2025 Ambassador Program lead and is set to take on the role of content creator, storyteller and cultural powerhouse as she conducts roving interviews around the 16th instalment of the must-see event from 10-13 July.
Artistic director Teho Ropeyarn said the appointment of Ms Minnecon as program lead would help CIAF connect with audiences on the ground and via social media.
“CIAF is about connection – with culture, community and creativity – and Talicia is the perfect person to reflect that and bring life to our thematic through line, Pay Attention!” he said.
“We’re excited to have her vibrant voice and energy amplifying the many faces and stories that make CIAF so special.”
Festivalgoers are encouraged to keep an eye out for Ms Minniecon and have a yarn when they see her to talk all things CIAF and industry leading Indigenous creativity.
In addition to her on-ground reporting, Ms Minniecon will also lead the Ambassador Program, which will invite young First Nations content creators to learn, connect and co-create with her throughout the four days of the event.
A mother, educator, entrepreneur and advocate, Ms Minniecon is the founder of Mob Made Media & Communications, and she said she was thrilled to be joining the CIAF team in 2025.
“I’m beyond excited and deeply honoured to be part of CIAF 2025 – a space that celebrates the strength, brilliance and creative power of our First Nations people,” she said.
“This is more than a moment – it’s a movement, and it’s an honour for me to be here, amplifying our voices and empowering our communities from a grassroots level.
“I’m here to listen, connect and share; every person has a story, and every yarn is a chance to honour culture and community.”
