Tino Rangatiratanga Origins - Local Native Skate Range

Hiraina Marsden, Jan Dobson and Linda Munn designed what became known as the tino rangatiratanga flag in 1989. The black represents Te Kore (the void), the space beyond the world of everyday experience. White represents Te Ao Marama, the world of light

Reddish brown represents Papatuānuku- the earth mother. The white represents Te Ao Marama and the koru reminds us that life is continually in renewal and ongoing. Black represents Ranginui- the sky father. No matter what, there is a natural order in the universe- the earth and sky embrace the world of the living. The natural colours and its simplistic depiction of the world led to an early acceptance of the flag by many MĀORI in different walks of life.

Also known as the flag that represents the Maori Nation and to be proud Maori. Especially when Maori are discriminated against.

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Boards are Manufactured in Brisbane, Australia

Urulu Aboriginal Native Flag - Local Native Skate Range

(Pre - Order Available) Release Date September

Sizes Available - 7.75 / 8.0 / 8.25 / 8.5 / 8.75

Flag design back ground -

The flag was designed in 1971 by Harold Thomas, an Aboriginal artist who is descended from the Luritja people of Central Australia. Thomas held the intellectual property rights to the flag's design until January 2022, when he transferred the copyright to the Commonwealth government. The flag was designed for the land rights movement and became a symbol of Aboriginal people of Australia.

With a growing awareness of the distinct cultural histories of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders, NADOC became known as the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee, NAIDOC.

National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) are the current design copyright holder of the Australian Aboriginal Flag.

LNS will be contributing an agreed percentage of the sale per board. To go towards the NAIDOC appointed charities.

With a growing awareness of the distinct cultural histories of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders, NADOC became known as the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee, NAIDOC.We respect and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on this land and commit to building a brighter future together.

Local Neighborhood Japanese Samurai Warrior Skateboards

In pre-Meiji Restoration Japan, some Samurai armor incorporated a horned, plumed or crested helmet. These horns, used to identify military commanders on the battlefield, could be cast from metal, or made from genuine water buffalo horns.

An LNS design to honor the Samurai Warriors that stood for righteousness and protectors of the land

Now Available - 7.75 / 8.0 / 8.25 / 8.5 / 8.75