This T-shirt was designed by Karra Kinchela, Gomeroi Traditional Owner from Narrabri and the Pilliga Forest. She has close cultural connections to the Pilliga and County and feels passionate about protecting the forest and water from the effects of mining.
The artwork represents a gathering place and path through the PIlliga Forest to raise awareness of the Cultural Values of the Gomeroi People within the Pilliga.
The vast Pilliga Forest. Image: Mark Pearce
All profits from the sale of this T-shirt are being donated to the Moree Ecological Holistic Information (MEHI) Centre to raise awareness of the Cultural Values of the Pilliga Forest.
The Pilliga Forest is in the heart of Gamilaraay / Gomeroi / Kamilaroi Country. The Pilliga has provided food, medicine, shelter and water to Gomeori people for thousands of years and is a recharge zone for the Great Artesian Basin.
The MEHI Centre is working towards the protection of the Pilliga Forest from Santos, which plans to drill 850 coal seam gas wells through the Pilliga.
Now you can wear your support for protecting the Pilliga Forest. This beautiful limited edition design is:
- Printed on quality organic tees
- Organic 100% cotton
- Ethically produced
- Purchasing this t-shirt means you’re protecting the Pilliga
