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From the age of 8 years old Shannon Ruska has been living the dream of bringing culture alive.\u202f His father and many\u202f Aboriginal uncles and aunties over the years have instilled his heritage into his heart and soul.<\/span>\u00a0
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His first journey was performing at Maryborough Cairns and Hopevale on a tour for one of Brisbane\u2019s first Indigenous Drama group lead by Sydney Festival Director Wesley Enoch and Lafe Charlton Actor (Australian Movie Dead Heart, Expo 88\u2032). It was at this point he decided the stage was his.<\/span>\u00a0
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Alongside his father Eddie Ruska they began a dance group that was to set stages alive. This group known today as Nunukul Yuggera Aborignal Dancers has grown from a gig here and there in 1995 to travelling the globe performing at prestigious events G20 Summit with Validmar Putin, Barak Obama and many other world leaders to Rugby League World Cup Opening ceremonies.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0
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Shannon\u2019s belief and Vision is second to none setting trends in Aboriginal cultural delivery re- vamping the Aboriginal War Dance for the NRL Coo-wee-wah to having 50,000 Rugby Union Wallabies vs Ireland fans in Suncorp Stadium on their feet participating in a Dance.<\/span>\u00a0
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\u200b<\/span>Developing Riverlife Mirrabooka Experience Queensland\u202f Tourism hall of fame winning product has driven him to take Aboriginal Tourism to another level setting the trend with Australia\u2019s leading Dinner and Experience with a 5 star TripAdvisor rated\u202f<\/span>\u2018Spirits of the Red Sand\u2019<\/span><\/i>\u202ftaking you on a journey through the 1800s era.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2003 Shannon was awarded Ipswich Australian of the Year for his cultural work in the region. He has taught over 2000 Indigenous kids from Brisbane, Stradbroke Island, Gold Coast, sunshine Coast and many regions of the Eastern Seaboard Aboriginal song, dance and Culture maintaining to give them opportunities to travel the world.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0
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In his Career he has educated over 15 million people<\/span><\/b>\u202fglobally via live stage performance, Welcome to Country speeches and TV appearances on China\u202f TV, France Television stations, American TV Series \u2018The Left Overs\u2019 alongside US Television stars Regina King, Liv Tyler, Scott Glen, and Justin<\/span>\u00a0
Theroux. One of the Highlights of Shannon\u2019s Career was meeting Richard Branson, as his father Eddie painted the Virgin Brand owner he appeared on the stage with Shannon announcing him on to the stage. It took people a little before the crowd realized\u202fit was Richard (painted up as an Aborigine) in a Brisbane Airport Hanger event. Today, Shannon continues to teach the Aboriginal children and the world about the most ancient people on the planet.<\/span>\u00a0
Shannon has been an Advisor and Cultural Consultant for major companies such as Brisbane City Council, Brisbane Airport, Queensland Tourism Industry Council, Qantas Airlines, Museum of Brisbane, Queensland Performing Arts Company, Brisbane Festival\u202fand other Various Corporations in Tourism, Mining, Education, Arts and Construction, bringing their cultural stories to life.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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About Shannon Ruska \u2013 Tribal Experiences<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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