John Smith Gumbula
Cultural Ambassador | Chief Indigenous Officer
JOHN, began his unique inspiring artistic creative journey in the winter of 1978 at the age of 10 from a hospital bed, diagnosed with a spinal medical condition called Scheuermann's disease. John is a Cultural Ambassador and has been passionate in the arts, cultural affairs, education, tech, and innovation, advocating for Indigenous people, and culture for over 3 decades, 'creating cultural bridges of understanding on a world stage'.
A recipient of the 'QEII Silver Jubilee Queens Trust Awrdee', and a proud WakkaWakka | GurangGurang/GorengGoreng Indigenous people of Queensland, & adopted Son of the traditional Yolngu people of Galiwinku, Elcho Island, NT Australia. On his dear late mother's side, John also has an ancient bloodline of Celtic Irish, & Scottish Heritage.
John aspires to formulate Strategic, Sustainable, Ethical, Fairtrade, long-term partnerships to deliver positive, viable, and unique goals for Indigenous Empowerment and Economies throughout Australian Communities.
“My Indigenous identity and Cultural Heritage proudly resonates in my Heart, Spirit, Life, and unique innovative artistic creations, Keeping Culture Strong and alive, Spiritually connecting me to Country”.