Sinsa-Jo Mansell

Sinsa Mansell is a Trawoolaway muka nawnta pakana woman from larapuna (the Northern region of lutruwita Tasmania) and a proud mother of two. Sinsa is a knowledge keeper in ceremonial dance. She is the co-founder, creative producer, project officer, performer and choreographer with pakana kanaplila, a traditional and contemporary Tasmanian Aboriginal dance troupe.

Sinsa works nationally and internationally to pioneer ways of reclaiming ancient cultural traditions. Her artforms generate critical awareness of the rich cultural heritage and continuing practices of her ancestors. She is passionate about building opportunities for her community and all first nations peoples to share cultural knowledge in an inviting yet provocative environment for the broader population to gain a deeper understanding.

Sinsa fulfils cultural advisory positions across industries and government bodies from local through to federal levels and sits on adjudication panels across a broad spectrum of the arts sectors.