Nulung Kayn Kasi
Emily Krummel, our First Nations Leader at St Stephen's, recently joined fellow First Nations student leaders from across the Diocese at a special gathering held at St Mary’s Catholic College, known as Nulung Kayn Kasi. The name carries deep meaning—Nulung means “leader” in the Gimuy Walubarra Yidinji language, while Kayn Kasi translates to “young shoot” in Kalaw Kawaw Ya, a Torres Strait Islander language.
The evening was a powerful celebration of First Nations students from schools across the Cairns Diocese who have embraced leadership roles. It was inspiring to witness so many young mob stepping up, being acknowledged, and proudly representing their communities in a variety of leadership positions.
Congratulations Emily.
Emily (centre) is pictured with Bishop Joe, Durm O'Riordan (Executive Director of Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns), her mum and Juanita Sellwood (Director of First Nations Education, Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns).
Emily (centre) is pictured with Bishop Joe, Durm O'Riordan (Executive Director of Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns), her mum and Juanita Sellwood (Director of First Nations Education, Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns).
Janeka Reys
Indigenous Liason Officer