Warning: The following article contains the name of an Indigenous person who has died.

Cricut has partnered with Dharug and Darkinjung artist Kyralee Shields to launch a collection of Indigenous art and NAIDOC Week-inspired designs in Cricut Design Space.

The collaboration marks NAIDOC Week 2026, which runs from July 6 to 13, and will see proceeds from designs support local Indigenous charities nominated by the artists.

The collection brings Indigenous traditions, symbolism and storytelling into Cricut's digital design platform, making the work available to creators worldwide.

Ms Shields said NAIDOC Week was a chance to share culture more widely.

"NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate my culture on a broader scale and create opportunities for the wider community to learn about and connect with Aboriginal culture," she said.

"While I share my stories with pride every day through my art, NAIDOC provides a special opportunity to amplify them and celebrate alongside communities across the country.

"The fifty-year milestone is incredibly significant, recognising the resilience of our people and honouring the generations of mob who fought for recognition, representation, and a stronger future."

The 2026 NAIDOC Week theme is 50 Years of Deadly, marking five decades of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, stories and cultural strength.

Ms Shields said platforms such as Cricut could help Indigenous artists share their work with more people.

"Being able to showcase our art through large platforms, like Cricut, allows the broader community to connect with our culture," she said.

"It gives Indigenous artists the opportunity to share our stories and perspectives with people who may not otherwise have the opportunity to encounter them.

"For me, it's about creating connections, encouraging conversations, and showing that Aboriginal art is not only something to be admired, but a living expression of culture that continues to evolve and thrive today."

Cricut ANZ Region Director, Nicola Dow-Smith, said the company was honoured to support Indigenous artists during NAIDOC Week.

"Cricut is honoured to support and celebrate Indigenous artists this NAIDOC Week, especially as we recognise the 2026 theme, 50 Years of Deadly," Ms Dow-Smith said.

"We're proud to showcase the incredible talent of artist Kyralee Shields through the Contributing Artist Program, working together to share digital designs with our community to make.

"This partnership is one way we honour and respect First Nations traditions and culture, helping keep Indigenous storytelling alive for the next generation."

Cricut has also honoured Mayi Kulan and Kalkadoon woman and founder of Bunya Designs, Leah Cummins, after partnering with her for NAIDOC Week over the past two years.

The company has shared condolences with her family and said all design proceeds from her art and this year's designs would be donated in honour of Ms Cummins to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.

It responds to requests from remote communities for culturally relevant books, early learning board books, resources and programs to support communities to create and publish stories in languages of their choice.

Cricut will match donations from design usage in July 2026.