Ky-ya Nicholson Ward

Ky-ya Nicholson Ward is a prominent member of the Wurundjeri female dance group Djirri Djirri. She was in the news after expressing her shock and disappointment over the cancellation of a Welcome to Country ceremony at a Melbourne Storm rugby match, which her group was set to perform. Nicholson Ward's response highlighted the importance of cultural respect and the group's decision to boycott the event in protest.