Kindred People is a gathering of global First Nations cultural leaders to address the existential challenges of our time.

It is a new week-long arts and culture festival and research symposium presented by Monash University at Monash campuses, and on Country.

Kindred People will take place for the first time from 1 – 5 September 2026 and will showcase the best of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and global First Nations arts, culture and wisdom.

Pictured: Two Blood by Australian Dance Theatre

Indigenous peoples from around the globe are invited to submit an Expression of Interest to participate in kummargi yulendj gabhaba – “knowledge rising up together” in Boon Wurrung language – a two-day symposium-style gathering of creativity,  ideas, dialogue, and cultural exchange on 3 – 4 September 2026.

We welcome philanthropic partners who can amplify our ambition for impact.

With your support, we can present more activities and events, attract and support more international guests, and enable this gathering to reach as many people as possible.

We’d love to chat with you further about how we can work together to ensure this unique gathering of international Indigenous communities and artists will flourish – and make a lasting difference for future generations.