The name Cultural Nexus carries deep meaning. A nexus is a connection point—a central link between people, systems, ideas, and action. For me, Cultural Nexus represents the place where culture meets power, where our ancestral wisdom meets contemporary systems. It is the meeting place where old ways and new ways walk together.

Cultural Nexus is both a gathering ground and a launching pad: a space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to connect, re-centre, and lead. It acknowledges the strength of our cultures while confronting the systems that have failed to serve us. It’s about reclaiming space and reimagining futures. It’s about ensuring culture is not something to be ‘included’—it’s the foundation from which everything grows.

Cultural Nexus is a refusal to fragment our identities. It means bringing our full selves—our stories, our struggles, our strengths—into every table, boardroom, and opportunity. It’s where cultural identity is not a barrier, but our most powerful asset.

“Cultural Nexus Indigenous Corporation was born from both necessity and deep conviction. To me, it’s not just an organisation—it’s a legacy in motion. It’s my response to generations of systemic exclusion, and my lived experience as a proud Torres Strait Islander man navigating health struggles, workplace inequality, and the sacred responsibility of cultural leadership.

Cultural Nexus is about anchoring ourselves in culture while pushing forward with innovation. It’s the space where First Nations knowledge, resilience, and self-determination are not only recognised but deeply respected—and practically applied. Through Cultural Nexus, I am creating pathways for our people to lead in our own way, in spaces that have too often shut us out or co-opted our voices.

This organisation is the heartbeat of my work—built with integrity, truth-telling, and unapologetic pride. It stands as a culturally grounded, 100% Indigenous-owned and managed entity that refuses to compromise on cultural safety, representation, or justice. It is about empowerment—not just through words, but through tangible outcomes that shift systems.”

— Edward Solien, Founder, Cultural Nexus Indigenous Corporation

Cultural Nexus is unapologetically for mob. It was established to serve and uplift Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the continent by restoring the cultural, economic, and social capital that has been systematically eroded. Everything we do is underpinned by the principle of self-determination, recognising the diversity of our communities and responding with culturally appropriate, community-led, and values-driven solutions.

Our work is informed by lived experience, governed by cultural protocols, and driven by accountability to our Elders—past, present, and emerging. We honour Country, identity, and kinship as foundational to our practice. Whether it’s governance training, cultural safety reviews, or capacity-building partnerships, CNIC walks alongside mob—not ahead of them, not above them.

Cultural Nexus Indigenous Corporation exists to create culturally safe systems, spaces, and solutions that empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to lead, thrive, and self-determine.

We deliver Indigenous-led services and programs that prioritise truth-telling, cultural strength, and systemic transformation. We honour the strength of our ancestors and the potential of our future generations by embedding culture at the centre of everything we do.