More than 80 men and women took to the red-dirt arena at the Mount Isa Rodeo for the inaugural Indigenous Championships, with organisers hoping the event will help foster careers for young people in the industry.
As skilled stockman Peter Jupiter prepares for a saddle bronc ride behind the chutes of Mount Isa's Buchanan Park, it's clear that this is not his first rodeo.The biggest rodeo in the southern hemisphere launched its first ever Indigenous ChampionshipsOrganisers and competitors say the event creates opportunities for young people
Renowned for being the biggest and richest event of its kind in the southern hemisphere, the Mount Isa Rodeo drew a record 1,000 nominations.It marked the launch of the inaugural Mount Isa Rodeo Indigenous Championships on Thursday. At least 85 cowboys and cowgirls from some of the most remote Aboriginal communities in the country converged on the iconic red-dirt arena to showcase their talents.For Mr Jupiter, the event meant a lot more than bucking broncos and shiny buckles."With the first Indigenous rodeo, especially here at Mount Isa competing with the big boys, it means so much to us.The rodeo is an opportunity for talented Aboriginal stockmen and women.
Aboriginal cowboys and cowgirls of all ages were recognised on the arena while performances from local artists celebrated culture.Indigenous rapper Baker Boy travelled from Birmingham, England, where he had performed at the closing of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, to put on a show at the Indigenous Championships.Patrick Cooke, chief executive of the Mona Aboriginal Corporation, who coordinated the event, said the Indigenous rodeo fostered connection and representation in the community.
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